IMPORTANT: In addition to all official transcripts, relevant test scores, application and application fee, the following items are required for each program.
You should contact the specific graduate program or consult the graduate catalog to ensure that all requirements are accurate and up to date or to get more detailed information.
  Degree Program: Major and Concentration Personal Statement/ Letter of Intent/ Position Paper Resume/ Curriculum Vitae Letters of Recommendation on official letterhead Additional Items
College of Arts and Sciences M.S. Applied Sociology Yes No 3 Pre-requisites (see Graduate Catalog for complete list)
M.S. Biology Yes No 3 Biology background; Letter of support from UNF Biology Faculty member
M.A. Biology Yes No 3 Biology background; Letter of support from UNF Biology Faculty member
M.S. Criminal Justice Yes No 2 or more Pre-requisites (see Graduate Catalog for complete list)
M.A. English No No 0 Writing Sample: 4-7 page literary criticism. Pre-requisites (see Graduate Catalog for complete list): six upper-division, undergraduate LITERATURE courses with a grade of B or better in each course (one of the six must be a class focusing on literary theory and criticism).
M.A. History (all concentrations) Yes: 3-5 pages No 3 Writing sample (optional). At least 15 credit hours of history courses (12 at the upper division level)
M.S. Mathematical Sciences (Mathematics or Statistics concentration) No No No Math prerequisites (see Graduate Catalog for complete list)
Master of Public Administration (all concentrations) No No 2 Interview with director
Applied Ethics Certificate yes No 0 Bachelor's degree required
M.A. Practical Philosophy & Applied Ethics Yes: 2-3 pages No 3 10-15 page writing sample
M.A. General Psychology Yes: 2 pages Yes 2 12 hours psyc pre-recs (see Graduate Catalog for complete list)
M.A. Counseling Psychology Yes No 2 9 hours psyc pre-recs (see Graduate Catalog for complete list)
Coggin College of Business Master of Accountancy No No 0 Accounting background
Master of Business Administration No No 0 Any undergraduate background
College of Computing, Engineering and Construction M.S. Civil Engineering No No 3

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M.S. Electrical Engineering No No 3 none
M.S. Mechanical Engineering No No 3 none
M.S. Computer & Information Sciences No No 0 none
College of Education and Human Services Doctorate of Educational Leadership Yes Yes 4 Complete admissions packet (provided by the program office) including: writing sample, written response to application questions; earned master's degree, minimum of three years of teaching or administration experience
M.Ed. Educational Leadership: School Leadership No No 3 - on provided forms Florida teaching certificate; 3 years of teaching experience before graduation
M.Ed. Educational Leadership: Advanced Teaching and Learning No No 3 - on provided forms none
M.Ed. Educational Leadership: Instructional Technology No No 3- on provided forms none
M.Ed. Educational Leadership: Postsecondary and Adult Studies No No 3 - on provided forms none
M.Ed. Special Education: Disability Services No No 3 none
M.Ed. Special Education: Deaf Education (K-12) No No 3 none
M.Ed. Special Education:Exceptional Student Education No No 3 none
M.Ed. Elementary Education: Professional Education No No 3 Florida teaching certificate
M.Ed. Elementary Education: Advanced Study No No 3 Florida teaching certificate
M.Ed. Elementary Education: Instructional Technology No No 3 Florida teaching certificate
M.Ed. Elementary Education: TESOL No No 3 Florida teaching certificate
M.Ed. Elementary Education: Literacy (K-12) Add-On Certification No No 3 Florida teaching certificate
M.Ed. Elementary Education: Initial Certification No No 3 none
M.Ed. Secondary Education: Professional Education No No 3 Florida teaching certificate
M.Ed. Secondary Education: Instructional Technology No No 3 Florida teaching certificate
M.Ed. Secondary Education: TESOL No No 3 Florida teaching certificate
M.Ed. Secondary Education: Adult Learning No No 3 none
M.Ed. Counselor Education: Mental Health Counseling Yes Yes 3 - on provided forms

Interview required. No teaching certificate required. Click here to download checklist.
Click here to download "Frequently Asked Questions". Click here for Personal Statement Guidelines.

M.Ed. Counselor Education: School Counseling Yes Yes 3 - on provided forms Portfolio to include: writing sample, school experience contract, responses to journal articles and school scenario (provided by department); behavioral sciences prerequisites (view the Graduate Catalog for complete admissions requirements). Interview required.
Counselor Education Advanced Certificate (post-masters) No No 0 Master's degree in counseling required
Certification in Educational Leadership (post-masters) No No 0 Master's degree required
Certificate in Technology-Enhanced Instruction No No 0 Bachelor's degree required
Certificate in Multi-Media Education No  No 0 Bachelor's degree required
Certificate in Web-Based Instruction No No 0 Bachelor's degree required
Teacher Certification Only No No 0 Bachelor's degree required
Brooks College of Health Master of Health Administration Yes Yes 2 none
M.S. Health Science: Geriatric Management Yes No 0 none
M.S. Health Science: Nutrition No No 0 Bachelor's degree in Nutrition (Students applying to the master's program with internship should consult the program website for specific requirements about the internship qualification process)
Master of Science in Nursing: Nurse Anesthetist Yes Yes 3 BSN; 1 year experience in critical care; Interview; RN licensure
Master of Science in Nursing: Nurse Practitioner-Full Time Yes Yes may be required 2 years experience as RN; current licensure as RN
Master of Science in Nursing: Nurse Practitioner-Part Time Yes Yes may be required 2 years experience as RN; current licensure as RN
Master of Science in Nursing: Clinical Nurse Specialist-Part Time Yes Yes may be required 2 years experience as RN; current licensure as RN
Master of Science in Nursing: Clinical Nurse Specialist-Full Time Yes Yes may be required 2 years experience as RN; current licensure as RN
Master of Science in Nursing: Clinical Nurse Leader-Part Time Yes Yes may be required 2 years experience as RN; current licensure as RN
Master of Science in Nursing: Clinical Nurse Leader-Full Time Yes Yes may be required 2 years experience as RN; current licensure as RN
Master of Science in Nursing: RN-MSN Yes Yes may be required 2 years experience as RN; current licensure as RN
Doctor of Nursing Practice see portfolio requirements see portfolio requirements 3 Master's degree in nursing field, certified in area of specialty, negative background check, negative drug screen, active nursing license, and a portfolio to include: (a) a copy of graduate transcript and description of educational preparation; (b) a description of past clinical experiences including role and function; (c) identification of scholarly endeavors; (d) a description of professional and community activities; (e) an essay describing professional goals and how the program will enhance future goals and activities; and (f) a copy of current nursing license and certification in practice area.
Doctor of Physical Therapy No No 2- on provided forms 80 hours volunteer experience; Pre-requisites (see Graduate Catalog for complete list); DPT Application Checklist
Master of Public Health No No 0 none
Health Behavior Research and Evaluation Certificate No No 0 Bachelor's degree required
Post-MSN Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate No No may be required MSN required; current licensure