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On-Campus
Programs
All on-campus programs offered through SHSS are scheduled at times
convenient for most working adults. All courses are held Monday
through Thursday.
Classes in Conflict Analysis
& Resolution are scheduled in the evening, 6:00 P.M. –
9:00 P.M. Full-time students attend classes three evenings per week;
part-time students attend classes two evenings per week. Occasionally,
classes must be taken online.
Classes in Family Therapy
are scheduled 3:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M. and 6:00 P.M. – 9:00 P.M.
Students can often complete course requirements by attending classes
two days per week. Occasionally, classes must be taken online.
Classes in the Master
of Arts in Cross-disciplinary Studies program vary based on the
department in which they are offered.
NSU’s computer labs provide students services to write papers,
use email, and conduct research via the Internet. For more information,
visit the website at http://microweb.nova.edu/.
Online
Programs
The SHSS online programs employ an optimal combination of dynamic
learning models and flexible interactive media. Students can participate
in courses via the Internet from anywhere in the world. Students
are provided NSU computer accounts but must obtain their own Internet
service providers.
Online students are required
to attend two Residential Institutes (RI) per academic year, each
one week long. Currently, the RIs are held in February and October.
The RI helps online students build a learning community. During
the RIs, students participate in experiential exercises, role-plays,
group simulations, guest speaker presentations, panel discussions,
career development seminars, poster presentations, social events,
and much more. There is also time allotted for faculty advising
and student academic reviews.
Online media and interactive
methods are used throughout the instructional sequence, such as
WebCT, distance library services, electronic library, plus a range
of online activities that facilitate frequent student to faculty,
and student to student interaction. Online activities include real-time
and/or asynchronized forums using threaded bulletin boards, chatrooms,
email, and electronic classroom sessions. NSU offers extensive distance
and electronic library services. For more information, visit the
website at
http://www.nova.edu/library/nsulibs.htm.
Weekend-based
Programs
The M.S. in Family Therapy offers weekend-based programs at selected
NSU Educational Service Centers. Students attend classes 6 weekends
per term on Friday evenings, Saturday, and Sunday. For information
about NSU Educational Service Centers, please visit http://www.nova.edu/sec. 
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