Program Contacts, Advising & Application Deadlines

Non-Degree

• Graduate Pre-requisites (non-degree)

  The Graduate Pre-requisites (non-degree) option is reserved for students who have earned a baccalaureate degree from an accepted institutional accreditor and wish to take graduate level coursework, but are not admitted into a degree seeking graduate program. Not all programs accept graduate non-degree applicants and enrollment eligibility is based on several factors including, but not limited to, permission from the program director and instructor of record, and class capacity. Program Contact(s) Graduate Program Director of the courses the student will enroll in.

  Deadlines Fall August 10 Spring December 10 Summer April 30

• Graduate Transient

  Graduate transients are individuals that are currently attending an accepted institutional accreditor and wish to temporarily enroll at UNF in order to transfer credits back to their home institution. Program Contact(s) Home institution and it is recommended to speak with the Graduate Program Director of the courses the student will enroll in.

  Deadlines Fall August 10 Spring December 10 Summer April 30

Interdisciplinary Programs

• Masters

  International Affairs (MA)

  Program Contact Dr. Joshua Gellers Graduate Program Director Professor Building 51, Room 2102 (904) 620-2849

  Deadlines Fall August 1 Spring December 1 Applications submitted by July 1 (for fall) and October 1 (for spring) will be more competitive. Later applications will be considered based on availability of places.

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  Materials Science and Engineering (MS)

  Program Contact Dr. Daniel Santavicca Graduate Program Director Professor Building 50, Room 1502 (904) 620-5209

  Deadline Fall Priority deadline March 1 Final deadline April 15

Brooks College of Health

• Doctorate

  Clinical Nutrition (DCN)

  Program Contact Dr. Jenifer Ross Graduate Program Director Assistant Professor Building 39, Room 3041 (904) 620-2328

  Deadline Fall June 1

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  Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner (DNP)

  Program Contacts Dr. Michele Bednarzyk Graduate Program Director Clinical Associate Professor Dr. Beth Dibble Assistant Director for Admissions Nursing Programs

  Deadline Fall October 1

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  Health Administration (DHA)

  Program Contact Dr. Jeffrey Harrison Graduate Program Director Professor Building 39, Room 4040 (904) 620-1440

  Deadline Fall May 1

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  Anesthesiology Nursing (DNP)

  Program Contacts Dr. Ryan Shores Graduate Program Director Assistant Professor/Chair Building 39A, Room 3097 (904) 620-1848 Dr. Beth Dibble Assistant Director for Admissions Nursing Programs

  Deadline Spring February 1

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  Nursing (DNP)

  Program Contacts Dr. Lauren Boardman Graduate Program Director Assistant Professor Emily Schroder Academic Advisor

  Deadlines Fall Application deadline August 1 Spring Application deadline December 1

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  Physical Therapy (DPT)

  Program Contact Dr. Sherry Pinkstaff Graduate Program Director Associate Professor/Chair Building 39, Room 2025 (904) 620-2841

  Deadline Fall PTCAS deadline November 15 If selected, UNF application deadline July 1

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  Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (DNP)

  Program Contacts Dr. Marie Smith-East Graduate Program Director Assistant Professor Dr. Beth Dibble Assistant Director for Admissions Nursing Programs Emily Schroder Academic Advisor

  Deadline Spring September 1

• Masters

  Athletic Training (MS)

  Program Contact Dr. Emily Gabriel Graduate Program Director Clinical Assistant Professor Building 39, Room 2011

  Deadline Summer April 1

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  Clinical Mental Health Counseling (MS)

  Program Contact Dr. Tes Tuason Graduate Program Director Professor Building 39, Room 4067A (904) 620-1611

  Deadline Fall March 1

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  Executive Health Administration (MHA)

  Program Contact Dr. Shyam Paryani Graduate Program Director Clinical Professor Building 39, Room 3009B (904) 620-5087  Emily Schroder Program Contact Academic Advisor

  Deadlines Fall August 1 Spring December 1

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  Health Administration (MHA)

  Program Contact Dr. Jasper Xu Graduate Program Director Associate Professor Building 39, Room 4054 (904) 620-1434

  Deadlines Fall August 1 Summer April 15

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  Health Informatics (MS)

  Program Contact Kay Thiemann, MBA, FACHE Graduate Program Director Instructor Building 39, Room 4052 (904) 620-2030 Emily Schroder Program Contact Academic Advisor

  Deadline Fall August 1 Spring December 1

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  Kinesiology and Lifestyle Medicine (MSH)

  Program Contact Dr. James Churilla Graduate Program Director Professor Building 39, Room 4070 (904) 620-1735

  Deadline Fall August 1 The review process for admissions begins January 1.

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  Nursing Management and Leadership (MSN)

  Program Contacts Dr. Lauren Boardman Graduate Program Director Assistant Professor Dr. Beth Dibble Assistant Director for Admissions Nursing Programs

  Deadline Fall June 1

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  Nutrition & Dietetics - Dietetic Internship (MS)

  Program Contact Dr. Jill Snyder  Graduate Program Director Instructor Building 39, Room 3046 (904) 620-1468

  Deadline Fall January 15 Applicants must apply through the Dietetic Internship Centralized Application Services website before applying through UNF.

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  Nutrition & Dietetics - Dietetic Professional Studies (MS)

  Program Contacts Dr. Kristin Berg Graduate Program Director Instructor Building 39, Room 3060 (904) 620-1429 Emily Schroder Program Contact Academic Advisor

  Deadlines Fall August 1 Spring December 1 Summer April 15

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  Nutrition & Dietetics - Integrated Graduate Nutrition Program (MS)

  Program Contact Dr. Jamisha Leftwich Graduate Program Director Instructor Building 39, Room 3040 (904) 620-1700

  Deadline Fall January 15

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  Public Health (MPH)

  Program Contact Dr. Elissa Barr Graduate Program Director Assistant Professor

  Deadline Fall Early Decision March 1 Final Decision July 1 Applicants are encouraged to submit their application materials before March 1 as the program only admits 30 students each year on a competitive basis. Applicants submitting materials after March 1 will be reviewed, space permitting until the regular decision deadline.

• Certificate

  Animal-Assisted Therapy Certificate

  Program Contact Dr. Carlene Taylor Program Advisor Professor Building 39, Room 2034 (904) 620-5716

  Deadlines Fall August 1 Spring December 1 Summer April 15

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  Applied Public Health & Medical Education Research Certificate

  Program Contact Dr. Elissa Barr Graduate Program Director Professor/Chair Building 39, Room 4034 (904) 620-1479

  Deadlines Fall August 1 Spring December 1 Summer April 15

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  Global Health Certificate

  Program Contact Dr. Sericea Stallings Smith Graduate Program Director Associate Professor Building 39, Room 3009A (904) 620-1213

  Deadlines Fall August 1 Spring December 1 Summer April 15

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  Health Informatics Certificate

  Program Contact Kay Thiemann, MBA, FACHE Graduate Program Director Instructor Building 39, Room 4052 (904) 620-2030 Emily Schroder Program Contact Academic Advisor

  Deadlines Fall August 1 Spring December 1

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  Integrative Behavioral Health Certificate

  Program Contact Dr. Carlene Taylor Program Advisor Professor Building 39, Room 2034 (904) 620-5716

  Deadlines Fall August 1 Spring December 1

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  Mental Health Sexology Certificate

  Program Contact Dr. Kassie Terrell Graduate Program Director Associate Professor Building 39, Room 4066 (904) 620-2840

  Deadline Fall August 1 This program admits through a rolling admission process. Enrollment is limited to 6 students per admission cycle.

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  Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate

  Program Contacts Dr. Marie Smith-East Graduate Program Director Assistant Professor Dr. Beth Dibble Assistant Director for Admissions Nursing Programs Emily Schroder Academic Advisor

  Deadline Spring September 1

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  Public Health Certificate

  Program Contact Dr. Elissa Barr Graduate Program Director Assistant Professor

  Deadline Fall August 1

Coggin College of Business

• Masters

  Accounting (MACC)

  Program Contacts Mark Dawkins Graduate Program Director Professor Amy Bishop Director Coggin Graduate Programs

  Deadlines Fall August 1 Spring December 1 Summer April 15

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  Business Administration (MBA)

  Program Contact Amy Bishop Director Coggin Graduate Programs Dr. Tobias Huning Graduate Program Director

  Deadlines Fall August 1 Spring  December 1 Summer  April 15

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  Business Analytics (MS)

  Program Contacts Dr. Justin Zhang Graduate Program Director Associate Professor Amy Bishop Director Coggin Graduate Programs

  Deadlines Fall August 1 Spring  December 1 Summer  April 15

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  FinTech (MS)

  Program Contacts Dr. Pieter de Jong Graduate Program Director Professor Amy Bishop Director Coggin Graduate Programs

  Deadlines Fall August 1 Spring December 1 Summer April 15

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  Global MBA (MBA)

  Program Contacts Dr. Andres Gallo Graduate Program Director Professor Building 42, Room 1112 (904) 620-1694 Kate Mattingly Learch Director International Business Building 42, Room 1104 (904) 620-2916

  Deadline Fall Application review date January 1, until filled Selection interview dates: Monday, December 9, 2024* Friday, January 24, 2025 Friday, February 28, 2025** Friday, March 28, 2025** April TBD 2025** *The December interview date is available for early applications submitted by December 1 **April interviews will be held only if spaces in Cohort 25 are still available

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  Logistics and Supply Chain Management (MS)

  Program Contacts Dr. Dawn Russell Graduate Program Director Associate Professor Amy Bishop Director Coggin Graduate Programs

  Deadlines Fall August 1 Spring  December 1 Summer  April 15

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  Management (MS)

  Program Contacts Dr. Christopher "Brian" Flynn Graduate Program Director Associate Professor Amy Bishop Director Coggin Graduate Programs

  Deadlines Fall August 1 Spring  December 1 Summer  April 15

• Certificate

  Business Analytics Certificate

  Program Contact Amy Bishop Director Coggin Graduate Programs

  Deadlines Fall Priority deadline June 29 Final deadline August 1 Spring  Priority deadline November 1 Final deadline December 1 Summer  April 15

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  E-Business Certificate

  Program Contact Amy Bishop Director Coggin Graduate Programs

  Deadlines Fall Priority deadline June 29 Final deadline August 1 Spring  Priority deadline November 1 Final deadline December 1 Summer  April 15

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  Logistics and Supply Chain Management Certificate

  Program Contact Amy Bishop Director Coggin Graduate Programs

  Deadlines Fall August 1 Spring  December 1 Summer  April 15

College of Arts & Sciences

• Masters

  Biology (MA, MS)

  Program Contact Dr. Matthew Gilg Graduate Program Director Professor Building 59, Room 3316 (904) 620-1949

  Deadlines Fall July 1 - Master of Art (MA) March 1 - Master of Science (MS) Spring November 15 - Master of Art (MA) November 15 - Master of Science (MS)

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  Communication Management (MS)

  Program Contact Dr. Stephynie Perkins Graduate Program Director Associate Professor Building 14D, Room 2011 (904) 620-3824

  Deadlines Fall August 1 Spring  December 1 Summer  April 15

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  Criminal Justice (MSCJ)

  Program Contact Dr. Holly Miller Graduate Program Director Professor Building 51, Room 2124 (904) 620-3879

  Deadlines Fall August 1 Spring  December 1

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  English (MA)

  Program Contact Dr. Betsy Nies Graduate Program Director Professor Building 8, Room 2021 (904) 620-1249

  Deadlines Fall August 1 Spring  December 1 Summer  April 15

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  History (MA)

  Program Contact Dr. Chau Johnsen Kelly Graduate Program Director Associate Professor Building 9, Room 2512 (904) 620-5234

  Deadlines Fall August 1 Spring  December 1

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  Mathematical Sciences (MS)

  Program Contact Dr. Elena Buzaianu Graduate Program Director Professor Building 14E, Room 2702 (904) 620-2058

  Deadlines Fall August 1 Spring December 1

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  Music (MM)

  Program Contact Dr. Erin Bodnar Graduate Program Director Associate Professor Building 45, Room 2007 (904) 620-3832

  Deadlines Fall August 1 Spring  December 1

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  Music Education (MM)

  Program Contact Dr. Tim Groulx Graduate Program Director Associate Professor Building 45, Room 2702 (904) 620-3891

  Deadlines Fall August 1 Summer April 15

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  Psychological Science (MS)

  Program Contact Dr. Dan Richard Graduate Program Director Associate Professor Building 51, Room 3205 (904) 620-1446

  Deadline Fall April 15 The review process begins in February. Students are encouraged to submit applications early as this is a limited-access program.

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  Public Administration (MPA)

  Program Contact Dr. Georgette Dumont Graduate Program Director Associate Professor Building 51, Room 2416 (904) 620-5855

  Deadlines Fall August 1 Spring  December 1 Summer April 15

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  Social Work (MSW)

  Program Contact Dr. Cristy Cummings Graduate Program Director Associate Professor Building 4, Room 2609 (904) 620-5457

  Deadlines Fall - Traditional track Early Decision February 1 Final Decision April 1 Summer - Advanced Standing track Early Decision February 1 Final Decision March 1

• Certificate

  Applied Mathematics Certificate

  Program Contact Dr. Mahbubur Rahman Graduate Program Director Professor Building 14E, Room 2701 (904) 620-3748

  Deadlines Fall August 1 Spring  December 1 Summer  April 15

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  Digital Humanities Certificate

  Program Contact Dr. James Beasley Graduate Program Director Associate Professor Building 8, Room 2001 (904) 620-2273

  Deadlines Fall August 1 Spring  December 1 Summer  April 15

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  Non-Profit Management Certificate

  Program Contact Dr. Georgette Dumont Graduate Program Director Associate Professor Building 51, Room 2416 (904) 620-5855

  Deadlines Fall August 1 Spring  December 1

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  Public History Certificate

  Program Contact Dr. David Sheffler Graduate Program Director Associate Professor Building 9, Room 2502 (904) 620-1856

  Deadlines Fall August 1 Spring  December 1

College of Computing, Engineering & Construction

• Doctorate

  Computing (PhD)

  Program Contact Dr. Sandeep Reddivari Graduate Program Director Associate Professor Building 15, Room 3227 (904) 620-1307

  Deadlines Fall August 1 Spring December 1 Summer April 15

• Masters

  Civil Engineering (MSCE)

  Program Contact Dr. Alan Harris Graduate Program Director Director-School of Engineering Building 4, Room 3307 (904) 620-1682

  Deadlines Fall August 1 Spring December 1 Summer April 15

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  Computer and Information Sciences (MS)

  Program Contact Dr. Sandeep Reddivari Graduate Program Director Associate Professor Building 15, Room 3227 (904) 620-1307

  Deadlines Fall August 1 Spring December 1

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  Construction Management (MS)

  Program Contact Dr. Dan Koo Graduate Program Director Chair-Construction Management Building 4, Room 1203 (904) 620-2683

  Deadlines Fall August 1 Spring December 1 Summer April 15

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  Electrical Engineering (MSEE)

  Program Contact Dr. Alan Harris Graduate Program Director Director-School of Engineering Building 4, Room 3307 (904) 620-1682

  Deadlines Fall August 1 Spring December 1

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  Mechanical Engineering (MSME)

  Program Contact Dr. Alan Harris Graduate Program Director Director-School of Engineering Building 4, Room 3307 (904) 620-1682

  Deadlines Fall August 1 Spring December 1 Summer April 15

Silverfield College of Education & Human Services

• Doctorate

  Curriculum and Instruction (EDD)

  Program Contact Dr. Kim Cheek Graduate Program Director Associate Professor Building 57, Room 2210 (904) 620-2794

  Deadline Fall Early decision March 1 Final decision May 1 Applicants are encouraged to submit their application materials before March 1 as the program admits a cohort of approximately 15-20 students each year on a competitive basis. Applicants submitting materials after March 1 will be reviewed, space permitting until the final decision deadline.

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  Educational Leadership (EDD)

  Program Contact Dr. David Hoppey Graduate Program Director Professor Building 57, Room 3420 (904) 620-5326

  Deadlines Fall Early Decision March 1 Regular Decision May 1 Applicants are encouraged to submit their application materials before March 1 as the program admits a cohort of approximately 15-20 students each year on a competitive basis. Applicants submitting materials after March 1 will be reviewed, space permitting until the regular decision deadline.

• Masters

  American Sign Language and English Interpreting (MS)

  Program Contact Dr. Len Roberson Graduate Program Director Professor Building 57, Room 3514 (904) 620-2185

  Deadlines Fall - Gen Practice & Ed Interpreting August 1 Spring - Gen Practice December 1 Summer - Interpreting Pedagogy April 15

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  Counselor Education in School Counseling (MED)

  Program Contact Dr. Chris Janson Graduate Program Director Associate Professor Building 57 (904) 620-2990

  Deadlines Fall July 28 Summer  April 15

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  Curriculum and Instruction (MED)

  Program Contacts Dr. Brian Zoellner Graduate Program Director - Advanced Secondary Education Associate Professor Building 57, Room 2323 ( 904) 620-5852 Dr. Katrina Hall Graduate Program Director - Early Childhood Education - Early Childhood Education Leadership Associate Professor Building 57, Room 2329 ( 904) 620-1264 Dr. Diane Yendol-Hoppey Graduate Program Director - Elementary Education Professor Building 57, Room 2319 ( 904) 620-5458

  Deadlines Fall August 1 Spring  December 1 Summer  April 15

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  Educational Leadership (MED)

  Program Contacts Dr. Taeho Kim Graduate Program Director - Athletic Administration Associate Professor/Chair Building 57, Room 3405 ( 904) 620-1815 Dr. Laura Boilini Graduate Program Director - School Leadership -  School Leadership without Florida Educational Leadership Clinical Assistant Professor Building 57, Room 3424 ( 904) 620-5487

  Deadlines Fall August 1 Spring  December 1 Summer  April 15

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  Elementary Education (MAT)

  Program Contact Dr. Diane Yendol-Hoppey Graduate Program Director Professor Building 57, Room 2319 ( 904) 620-5458 Dr. Cathy O'Farrell Program Advisor Professor Building 57, Room 1317 ( 904) 620-3934

  Deadlines Fall  August 1

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  Elementary Education (MED)

  Program Contact Dr. Diane Yendol-Hoppey Graduate Program Director Professor Building 57, Room 2319 ( 904) 620-5458

  Deadlines Fall August 1 Spring  December 1 Summer  April 15

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  Exceptional Student Education (MAT)

  Program Contact Dr. Katrina Hall Graduate Program Director Associate Professor Building 57, Room 2329 (904) 620-1264

  Deadlines Fall August 1 Summer April 15

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  Higher Education Administration (MS)

  Program Contact Dr. Luke Cornelius Graduate Program Director Associate Professor Building 57, Room 3423 ( 904) 620-5748

  Deadlines Fall August 1 Spring  December 1 Summer  April 15

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  Instructional Technology, Training, and Development (MS)

  Program Contacts Dr. Suzanne Ehrlich Graduate Program Director Associate Professor Building 57, Room 3409 ( 904) 620-5287

  Deadlines Fall August 1 Spring  December 1 Summer April 15

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  Secondary Education (MAT)

  Program Contact Dr. Brian Zoellner Graduate Program Director Associate Professor Building 57, Room 2323 ( 904) 620-5852

  Deadlines Fall August 1 Summer  April 15

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  Special Education - Disability Services (MED)

  Program Contact Dr. Deborah Reed Graduate Program Director Associate Instructor Building 57, Room 3504 (904) 620-1756

  Deadlines Fall August 1 Spring  December 1 Summer April 15

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  Special Education - Expceptional Student Education (MED)

  Program Contact Dr. Katrina Hall Graduate Program Director Associate Professor Building 57, Room 2329 (904) 620-1264

  Deadlines Fall August 1 Spring  December 1 Summer April 15

• Certificate

  Advanced Secondary Instruction Certificate

  Program Contacts Dr. Brian Zoellner Graduate Program Director Associate Professor Building 57, Room 2323 (904) 620-5852

  Deadlines Fall August 1 Spring  December 1 Summer  April 15

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  Early Childhood Education Certificate

  Program Contacts Dr. Katrina Hall Graduate Program Director Associate Professor Building 57, Room 2329 (904) 620-1264

  Deadlines Fall August 1 Spring  December 1 Summer  April 15

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  Educational Leadership Certificate

  Program Contacts Dr. Laura Boilini Graduate Program Director Clinical Assistant Professor Building 57, Room 3424 (904) 620-5487

  Deadlines Fall August 1 Spring  December 1 Summer  April 15

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  Elementary STEM Education Certificate

  Program Contacts Dr. Diane Yendol-Hoppey Graduate Program Director Professor Building 57, Room 2319 (904) 620-5458

  Deadlines Fall August 1 Spring  December 1 Summer  April 15

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  K-12 Reading Endorsement Certificate

  Program Contacts Dr. Diane Yendol-Hoppey Graduate Program Director Professor Building 57, Room 2319 (904) 620-5458

  Deadlines Fall August 1 Spring  December 1 Summer  April 15

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  Partnerships with Individuals with Disabilities & Families Certificate

  Program Contacts Dr. Deborah Reed Graduate Program Director Associate Instructor Building 57, Room 3504 (904) 620-1756

  Deadlines Fall August 1 Spring  December 1 Summer  April 15

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  Reading and Advanced Literacy Certificate

  Program Contacts Dr. Diane Yendol-Hoppey Graduate Program Director Professor Building 57, Room 2319 (904) 620-5458

  Deadlines Fall August 1 Spring  December 1 Summer  April 15

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  Secondary Teacher Thinking and Decision Making Certificate

  Program Contacts Dr. Diane Yendol-Hoppey Graduate Program Director Professor Building 57, Room 2319 (904) 620-5458

  Deadlines Fall August 1 Spring  December 1 Summer  April 15

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  Sport Management Certificate

  Program Contacts Dr. Kristi Sweeney Graduate Program Director Associate Professor Building 57, Room 3405 (904) 620-1815

  Deadlines Fall August 1 Spring  December 1 Summer  April 15

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  Teacher Inquiry Certificate

  Program Contacts Dr. Diane Yendol-Hoppey Graduate Program Director Professor Building 57, Room 2319 (904) 620-5458

  Deadlines Fall August 1 Spring  December 1 Summer  April 15

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  Teacher Leadership and Mentoring Certificate

  Program Contacts Dr. Diane Yendol-Hoppey Graduate Program Director Professor Building 57, Room 2319 (904) 620-5458

  Deadlines Fall August 1 Spring  December 1 Summer  April 15

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  Teaching Diverse Learners Certificate

  Program Contacts Dr. Diane Yendol-Hoppey Graduate Program Director Professor Building 57, Room 2319 (904) 620-5458

  Deadlines Fall August 1 Spring  December 1 Summer  April 15

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  Whole Child Certificate

  Program Contacts Dr. Katrina Hall Graduate Program Director Associate Professor Building 57, Room 2329 (904) 620-1264

  Deadlines Summer  April 15