Application Deadlines and Requirements Master’s

Application Requirement

• 3.0 GPA in upper-division accounting and tax courses.
• Official, competitive GMAT score taken within the last five years.
• Résumé.
• Goal Statement – Please answer the following questions:
  • How will obtaining a master’s degree aid you in achieving your short term (i.e., 3-5 year) career goals?
  • How do your past experiences and achievements relate to your interest in and capacity for graduate study in accounting?
• A computer-based score of 233 (or 91 internet-based score) on the Test of English as a Foreign language (TOEFL) if an applicant is from a country where English is not the official language, or if an applicant’s degree is not from an accredited U.S. institution, or if an applicant did not earn a degree in a country where English is the only official language or a university where English is the only official language of instruction. Although we prefer the TOEFL, we will accept IELTS scores of 7.0.
• Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only.

Application Requirement

• 3.0 GPA in upper-division accounting and tax courses.
• Official, competitive GMAT score taken within the last five years.
• Résumé.
• Goal Statement – Please answer the following questions:
  • How will obtaining a master’s degree aid you in achieving your short term (i.e., 3-5 year) career goals?
  • How do your past experiences and achievements relate to your interest in and capacity for graduate study in accounting?
• A computer-based score of 233 (or 91 internet-based score) on the Test of English as a Foreign language (TOEFL) if an applicant is from a country where English is not the official language, or if an applicant’s degree is not from an accredited U.S. institution, or if an applicant did not earn a degree in a country where English is the only official language or a university where English is the only official language of instruction. Although we prefer the TOEFL, we will accept IELTS scores of 7.0.
• Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only.

Application Requirement

• 3.0 GPA in upper-division accounting and tax courses.
• Official, competitive GMAT score taken within the last five years.
• Résumé.
• Goal Statement – Please answer the following questions:
  • How will obtaining a master’s degree aid you in achieving your short term (i.e., 3-5 year) career goals?
  • How do your past experiences and achievements relate to your interest in and capacity for graduate study in accounting?
• A computer-based score of 233 (or 91 internet-based score) on the Test of English as a Foreign language (TOEFL) if an applicant is from a country where English is not the official language, or if an applicant’s degree is not from an accredited U.S. institution, or if an applicant did not earn a degree in a country where English is the only official language or a university where English is the only official language of instruction. Although we prefer the TOEFL, we will accept IELTS scores of 7.0.
• Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only.

The Accelerated BS to MS program in Aerospace Engineering allows highly qualified University of Central Florida undergraduate majors in Aerospace Engineering to begin taking graduate level courses that will count toward their master’s degree while completing their baccalaureate degree program. Students apply for admission to the accelerated program in either their junior year or senior year directly through the College of Engineering and Computer Science. If accepted, student’s will complete the University Graduate application when they are ready to enroll as a full-time graduate student. If the student has a degree in the discipline but were not previously part of this accelerated program, then they should apply to either the Space Systems Design and Engineering or Thermofluid Aerodynamic Systems Design and Engineering Track instead. Additional information about this track may be located at: http://www.cecs.ucf.edu/current-students/bs-ms-program/. 

Application Requirement

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering or closely related discipline. This track is available to University of Central Florida undergraduate majors in Aerospace Engineering only.
• The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
• Résumé.
• Statement of educational, research, and professional career objectives.

Application Requirement

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering or closely related discipline.
• The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
• Résumé.
• Statement of educational, research, and professional career objectives.
• Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only.

Faculty members may choose to conduct face-to-face or telephone interviews before accepting an applicant into their research program.

Additional courses may be required to correct deficiencies. Students should contact the MMAE graduate program director for further information.

Application Requirement

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering or closely related discipline.
• The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
• Résumé.
• Statement of educational, research, and professional career objectives.
• Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only.

Faculty members may choose to conduct face-to-face or telephone interviews before accepting an applicant into their research program.

Additional courses may be required to correct deficiencies. Students should contact the MMAE graduate program director for further information.

Application Requirement

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering or closely related discipline.
• The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
• Résumé.
• Statement of educational, research, and professional career objectives.
• Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only.

Faculty members may choose to conduct face-to-face or telephone interviews before accepting an applicant into their research program.

Additional courses may be required to correct deficiencies. Students should contact the MMAE graduate program director for further information.

Application Requirement

• The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
• Personal statement of intent that must include the student’s research interest, geographical area of interest, faculty they would like to work with, and future career plans (500 words).
• An academic writing sample such as a term paper or thesis chapter, usually between 2,500 and 5,000 words.
• A curriculum vitae.
• Three letters of recommendation that assess the applicant’s potential as a graduate student. These letters should come from the applicant’s previous professors and should not be more than 12-months old at the time of application.
• Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only.
• Contact with a potential adviser is recommended prior to application. Advisers are unable to grant admission to applicants prior to all application materials being submitted and reviewed by the department.

The applicant’s record will be reviewed on an individual basis and evaluated to assess the applicant’s potential for success in the program. Students will be selected for the program on a competitive basis. Supplemental course work may be recommended for students who do not have a degree in anthropology or are missing key undergraduate course work.

Meeting minimum UCF admission criteria does not guarantee program admission. Final admission is based on evaluation of the applicant’s abilities, past performance, recommendations, match of this program to the applicant’s career/academic goals, availability and match to a faculty adviser, and the applicant’s potential for completing the degree. There is no automatic connection between acceptance as a non-degree-seeking student and acceptance into this degree-granting program. Please consult the graduate program director whenever questions arise.

Application Requirement

• The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
• One page statement of professional interests and goals addressing why the applicant is interested in the degree program.
• A scholarly or professional writing sample (preferably an undergraduate academic paper).
• Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only.

Application Requirement

This track and its application process should be used by:

Applicants with a bachelor’s degree from an institution outside of UCF

And

Students who hold or will earn a degree from UCF AND intend to apply to athletic training graduate programs at other institutions AND UCF.

UCF students who hold or will earn a degree from UCF AND only intend to apply to the UCF Masters of Athletic Training should apply through the Athletic Training MAT – UCF BS to UCF MAT Track (Track requires an application through UCF Online Graduate Application but does NOT require an application through ATCAS).

Applicants must apply to both UCF Graduate Admissions and the Athletic Training Centralized Application System (ATCAS).

The Master of Athletic Training program participates in the Athletic Training Centralized Application Service, known as ATCAS. Prospective students must apply online using the ATCAS application. In addition to the ATCAS application, applicants must also submit a UCF application for graduate admissions at https://applynow.graduate.ucf.edu/apply/. Both the ATCAS application and the UCF Graduate application must be submitted by the posted application deadline.

All application materials MUST be sent directly to ATCAS. Supporting documents (transcripts, letters, etc.) should not be sent directly to the MAT program or UCF College of Graduate Studies and will not be reviewed. To learn more about the ATCAS application process, visit http://caate.net/apply-now/.Admission to the MAT program is competitive and applications are reviewed as they are received beginning February 1. Students may continue to apply after February 1 and will be evaluated (rolling admissions) until seats are filled. The final deadline for applications is April 1.

The following application materials must be received by ATCAS:

• Completed ATCAS application including all documents required by ATCAS.
• One official transcript from each college/university attended.
  
  • The transcripts must demonstrate a minimum of a 3.0 overall GPA in undergraduate coursework and completion of prerequisite coursework with a minimum grade of “C” (2.0).
  • Candidates with all prerequisites completed at the time of application may be given preference over those still completing courses.
  • The bachelor’s degree may be in any discipline from an accredited institution recognized by UCF and may be in progress at the time of application. However, the degree must be awarded prior to the program’s start date in the Summer C semester (mid-May).
  • Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only.
• The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
• Proof of 50 hours of observation of an athletic trainer (BOC certified) in a high school, collegiate, and/or professional sports setting.
• Three (3) letters of recommendation with ATCAS recommendation forms, including one from an athletic trainer.
• Complete a personal statement/essay about professional goals and the discipline of athletic training.

Incomplete applications will NOT be reviewed.

• An interview, by invitation only, may be required after the initial application review process is complete.
• Admission to the program is competitive. Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee an applicant an interview or admission to the program.
• Admissions decisions will be made only once per academic year. Incoming students must begin the program in the summer C semester (mid-May)
• Admission to the MAT program is competitive and applications are reviewed as they are received beginning February 1. Students may continue to apply after February 1 and will be evaluated (rolling admissions) until seats are filled. The final deadline for applications is April 1.

Application Requirement

This track and its application process should ONLY be used by students who hold or will earn a degree from UCF AND only intend to apply to the UCF Master of Athletic Training. An application through ATCAS is ONLY required for students holding a UCF bachelor’s degree if they intend to apply to athletic training graduate programs at other institutions AND UCF.

Applicants must apply to UCF Graduate Admissions.

The following application materials must be received :

• Completed application including all documents required.
• One official transcript from each college/university attended.
  • The transcripts must demonstrate a minimum of a 3.0 overall GPA in undergraduate coursework and completion of prerequisite coursework with a minimum grade of “C” (2.0).
  • Candidates with all prerequisites completed at the time of application may be given preference over those still completing courses.
  • The bachelor’s degree may be in any discipline and may be in progress at the time of application. However, the degree must be awarded prior to the program’s start date in the Summer C semester (mid-May).
• The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
• Proof of 50 hours of observation of an athletic trainer (BOC certified) in a high school, collegiate, and/or professional sports setting.
• Three (3) letters of recommendation, including one from an athletic trainer.
• Complete a personal statement/essay about professional goals and the discipline of athletic training.

Incomplete applications will NOT be reviewed.

• An interview, by invitation only, may be required after the initial application review process is complete.
• Admission to the program is competitive. Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee an applicant an interview or admission to the program.
• Admissions decisions will be made only once per academic year. Incoming students must begin the program in the summer C semester (mid-May)
• Admission to the MAT program is competitive and applications are reviewed as they are received beginning February 1. Students may continue to apply after February 1 and will be evaluated (rolling admissions) until seats are filled. The final deadline for applications is April 1.

Application Requirement

• The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
• Three letters of recommendation that addresses the applicant’s capabilities and likelihood of success as an M.S. student.
• Résumé or CV
• A personal statement. Assessment of your application is based on your academic background, analytical skills, communication skills, and research experience. A personal statement is an opportunity to convey to the selection committee your personal, academic, and/or professional experiences that have led to your desire to attend graduate school. Include your long-term career goals and how a graduate education will help you achieve these goals. It is important to dedicate a section of your statement to discuss your research interests.
• A computer-based score of 230 (or 89 internet-based score) on the Test of English as a Foreign language (TOEFL) if an applicant is from a country where English is not the official language, or if an applicant’s degree is not from an accredited U.S. institution, or if an applicant did not earn a degree in a country where English is the only official language or a university where English is the only official language of instruction. Although we prefer the TOEFL, we will accept IELTS scores of 7.0.
• Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only.

Applicants do not need to have an undergraduate degree in a biological science, but are expected to have 18 hours of biological sciences, including ecology and genetics. Courses in organic chemistry, calculus, and statistics are also recommended. After acceptance, minor deficiencies must be remedied by enrollment in the appropriate course at the first opportunity.

MS applicants should first identify faculty who match their own research interests, and then contact faculty in advance to inquire about research opportunities in faculty labs and to solicit agreement that a faculty member is interested in serving as the student’s thesis advisor. Applicants who do not have a consenting thesis advisor within the department faculty will not be accepted into the program.

Applicants who do not have a competitive GPA may occasionally be accepted if there is other convincing evidence of potential for high achievement and success.

The Accelerated BS to MS program in Biomedical Engineering allows highly qualified University of Central Florida undergraduate majors in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering to begin taking graduate level courses that will count toward their master’s degree while completing their baccalaureate degree program. Students apply for admission to the accelerated program in either their junior year or senior year. If the student has a degree in the discipline but was not previously part of this accelerated program, then they should apply to either the Biofluids Track or Biomechanics Track. Additional information about this track may be located at: http://www.cecs.ucf.edu/current-students/bs-ms-program/. 

Application Requirement

• This track is available to University of Central Florida undergraduate majors in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering only.
• The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
• Résumé.
• A written statement of experience and research, areas of interest, and future career goals.

Application Requirement

• A bachelor’s degree in Biomedical, Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or a closely related discipline. 
• The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
• Résumé.
• Statement of educational, research, and professional career objectives.
• Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only.

Faculty members may choose to conduct face-to-face or telephone interviews before accepting an applicant into their research program.

Additional courses may be required to correct deficiencies. Applicants should contact the MMAE graduate program director for more information.

Application Requirement

• A bachelor’s degree in Biomedical, Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or a closely related discipline. 
• The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
• Résumé.
• Statement of educational, research, and professional career objectives.
• Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only.

Faculty members may choose to conduct face-to-face or telephone interviews before accepting an applicant into their research program.

Additional courses may be required to correct deficiencies. Applicants should contact the MMAE graduate program director for more information.

Application Requirement

Students interested in pursuing both the MD and MSBME degrees must apply and be accepted into medical school and the Biomedical Engineering MS program. Separate applications are required, but students wishing to pursue this joint degree program should indicate this and state their reasons on both applications. Information regarding admission and application to UCF’s MD program can be found at https://med.ucf.edu/admissions/.

• A bachelor’s degree in Biomedical, Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or a closely related discipline. 
• The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
• Résumé.
• Statement of educational, research, and professional career objectives.
• Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only.
• In addition to the above requirements, students must also meet the requirements for medical school admission: https://med.ucf.edu/admissions/

Faculty members may choose to conduct face-to-face or telephone interviews before accepting an applicant into their research program.

Additional courses may be required to correct deficiencies. Applicants should contact the MMAE graduate program director for more information.

Application Requirement

• A bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences or related area.
• Official, competitive GRE score (taken within the last five years) or MCAT score (taken within the last three years).
• Three letters of recommendation.
• A written statement of research experience, area of interest, and immediate and long-range goals.
• Resume or CV.

Personal interviews are helpful but not required. Applicants who do not have a competitive GPA or GRE/MCAT may occasionally be accepted if there is other convincing evidence of potential for high achievement and success.

Applicants who hold a BS degree in unrelated fields are expected to have the equivalent of 16 semester hours in biological sciences including a course in general microbiology, biochemistry or molecular biology or cell biology, plus one year of organic chemistry, one year of physics, basic university mathematics and statistics, and laboratory skills equivalent to the minimum required of our own undergraduates. Minor deficiencies may be remedied after acceptance by enrollment at the first opportunity in an appropriate course.

Application Requirement

• A bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences or related area.
• Official, competitive GRE score (taken within the last five years) or MCAT score (taken within the last three years).
• Three letters of recommendation.
• A written statement of research experience, area of interest, and immediate and long-range goals.
• Resume or CV.

Personal interviews are helpful but not required. Applicants who do not have a competitive GPA or GRE/MCAT may occasionally be accepted if there is other convincing evidence of potential for high achievement and success.

Applicants who hold a BS degree in unrelated fields are expected to have the equivalent of 16 semester hours in biological sciences including a course in general microbiology, biochemistry or molecular biology or cell biology, plus one year of organic chemistry, one year of physics, basic university mathematics and statistics, and laboratory skills equivalent to the minimum required of our own undergraduates. Minor deficiencies may be remedied after acceptance by enrollment at the first opportunity in an appropriate course.

Application Requirement

• A bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences or related area.
• Official, competitive GRE score (taken within the last five years) or MCAT score (taken within the last three years).
• Three letters of recommendation.
• A written statement of research experience, area of interest, and immediate and long-range goals.
• Resume or CV.

Personal interviews are helpful but not required. Applicants who do not have a competitive GPA or GRE/MCAT may occasionally be accepted if there is other convincing evidence of potential for high achievement and success.

Applicants who hold a BS degree in unrelated fields are expected to have the equivalent of 16 semester hours in biological sciences including a course in general microbiology, biochemistry or molecular biology or cell biology, plus one year of organic chemistry, one year of physics, basic university mathematics and statistics, and laboratory skills equivalent to the minimum required of our own undergraduates. Minor deficiencies may be remedied after acceptance by enrollment at the first opportunity in an appropriate course.

Application Requirement

• A bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences or related area.
• Official, competitive GRE score (taken within the last five years) or MCAT score (taken within the last three years).
• Three letters of recommendation.
• A written statement of research experience, area of interest, and immediate and long-range goals.
• Resume or CV.

Personal interviews are helpful but not required. Applicants who do not have a competitive GPA or GRE/MCAT may occasionally be accepted if there is other convincing evidence of potential for high achievement and success.

Applicants who hold a BS degree in unrelated fields are expected to have the equivalent of 16 semester hours in biological sciences including a course in general microbiology, biochemistry or molecular biology or cell biology, plus one year of organic chemistry, one year of physics, basic university mathematics and statistics, and laboratory skills equivalent to the minimum required of our own undergraduates. Minor deficiencies may be remedied after acceptance by enrollment at the first opportunity in an appropriate course.

Application Requirement

• A bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences or related area.
• Official, competitive GRE score (taken within the last five years) or MCAT score (taken within the last three years).
• Three letters of recommendation.
• A written statement of research experience, area of interest, and immediate and long-range goals.
• Resume or CV.

Personal interviews are helpful but not required. Applicants who do not have a competitive GPA or GRE/MCAT may occasionally be accepted if there is other convincing evidence of potential for high achievement and success.

Applicants who hold a BS degree in unrelated fields are expected to have the equivalent of 16 semester hours in biological sciences including a course in general microbiology, biochemistry or molecular biology or cell biology, plus one year of organic chemistry, one year of physics, basic university mathematics and statistics, and laboratory skills equivalent to the minimum required of our own undergraduates. Minor deficiencies may be remedied after acceptance by enrollment at the first opportunity in an appropriate course.

Application Requirement

• A bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences or related area.
• Official, competitive GRE score (taken within the last five years) or MCAT score (taken within the last three years).
• Three letters of recommendation.
• A written statement of research experience, area of interest, and immediate and long-range goals.
• Resume or CV.

Personal interviews are helpful but not required. Applicants who do not have a competitive GPA or GRE/MCAT may occasionally be accepted if there is other convincing evidence of potential for high achievement and success.

Applicants who hold a BS degree in unrelated fields are expected to have the equivalent of 16 semester hours in biological sciences including a course in general microbiology, biochemistry or molecular biology or cell biology, plus one year of organic chemistry, one year of physics, basic university mathematics and statistics, and laboratory skills equivalent to the minimum required of our own undergraduates. Minor deficiencies may be remedied after acceptance by enrollment at the first opportunity in an appropriate course.

Application Requirement

• A bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences or related area.
• Official, competitive GRE score (taken within the last five years) or MCAT score (taken within the last three years).
• Three letters of recommendation.
• A written statement of research experience, area of interest, and immediate and long-range goals.
• Resume or CV.

Personal interviews are helpful but not required. Applicants who do not have a competitive GPA or GRE/MCAT may occasionally be accepted if there is other convincing evidence of potential for high achievement and success.

Applicants who hold a BS degree in unrelated fields are expected to have the equivalent of 16 semester hours in biological sciences including a course in general microbiology, biochemistry or molecular biology or cell biology, plus one year of organic chemistry, one year of physics, basic university mathematics and statistics, and laboratory skills equivalent to the minimum required of our own undergraduates. Minor deficiencies may be remedied after acceptance by enrollment at the first opportunity in an appropriate course.

Application Requirement

• The GRE/GMAT is not required for admission to this program.
• Three letters of recommendation. At least one recommendation must be from a current or previous supervisor. Additional letters should be from professional sources: supervisors, professors, colleagues. No personal recommendations will be accepted. Please use the online recommendation system that is part of the online application to submit this requirement.
• Prepare a goal statement that answers the following questions:
  1. Describe what motivated you either professionally or personally to pursue a master’s degree.
  2. Describe the steps you took to select UCF and this program. Include how long you have been considering graduate school and how you learned about this program.
  3. Describe a specific academic experience or professional business skill you hope to acquire through the program and how you plan to use it going forward.
• Upload your current resume to your application before submitting. You must show at least two years of full-time professional work experience, detailing your duties and responsibilities, and include start/end dates of employment.
• A computer-based score of 233 (or 91 internet-based score) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is required if an applicant is from a country where English is not the official language, or if an applicant’s degree is not from an accredited U.S. institution, or if an applicant did not earn a degree in a country where English is the only official language or a university where English is the only official language of instruction. Although we prefer the TOEFL, we will accept IELTS scores of 7.0.
• Prior to being considered for admission into the Evening MBA program, applicants are required to complete a free online assessment in each of the functional areas of accounting, economics, finance, and business statistics. A score of 70 percent or higher in each area will be required in order to enroll in the associated graduate classes if accepted into the program. Applicants who do not earn a 70 percent or higher in each section and are being accepted into the program will be required to complete the online modules associated with the below 70 percent score as a restriction to admission. Click on the link for detailed information regarding the assessments and enrolling in the on-line modules. MBA Online Modules
• Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only.

Executive MBA is taught at the UCF Downtown campus 

Application Requirement

• The GRE/GMAT is not required for admission to this program.
• Current Resume.
• Prepare a goal statement that answers the following questions.  Please limit to 1000 words.
  • Describe what motivated you either professionally or personally to pursue a master’s degree.
  • Describe the steps you took to select UCF and this program. Include how long you have been considering graduate school and how you learned about this program.
  • Describe a specific academic experience or professional business skill you hope to acquire through the program and how you plan to use it going forward.  
• Three professional letters of recommendation or three e-mail addresses of recommenders. One recommendation must be from a previous or current supervisor.
• Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only.
• If your native language is not English and you do not have a degree from a U.S. institution or English instruction institution, you will be required to submit a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score or an IELTS English Language Test score.  For TOEFL a minimum score of 577 paper-based; 233 computer-based; or 91 Internet-based. For IELTS a minimum score of 7.0 is required. For more information on exams and locations, go to www.ets.org/toefl

Review Process. Your application will be reviewed once all required documents are received. Assuming you meet our admission requirements, you will be contacted to schedule an interview. Admission decisions are made after the interview and review process are complete.

Early application tuition discounts are available for this program. For application and tuition discount details, view our Graduate Admissions page.

Note: This program has a non-traditional tuition and fee structure. For more information on program cost, visit https://studentaccounts.ucf.edu/tf-executive-mba/.

Application Requirement

• The GRE/GMAT is not required for admission to this program.
• Current Resume.
• Prepare a goal statement that answers the following questions:
  1. Describe what motivated you either professionally or personally to pursue a master’s degree.
  2. Describe the steps you took to select UCF and this program. Include how long you have been considering graduate school and how you learned about this program.
  3. Describe a specific academic experience or professional business skill you hope to acquire through the program and how you plan to use it going forward.
• Three professional letters of recommendation or three e-mail addresses of recommenders. One recommendation must be from a previous or current supervisor.
• A computer-based score of 233 (or 91 internet-based score) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is required if an applicant is from a country where English is not the official language, or if an applicant’s degree is not from an accredited U.S. institution, or if an applicant did not earn a degree in a country where English is the only official language or a university where English is the only official language of instruction. Although we prefer the TOEFL, we will accept IELTS scores of 7.0.
• Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only.

Review Process. Your application will be reviewed once all required documents are received. Assuming you meet our admission requirements, you will be contacted to schedule an interview. Admission decisions are made after the interview and review process are complete.

Early application tuition discounts are available for this program. For application and tuition discount details, view our Graduate Admissions page.

Note: This program has a non-traditional tuition and fee structure. For more information on program cost, visit https://studentaccounts.ucf.edu/tf-professional-mba/.

Application Requirement

• The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
• Essay, 1-2 pages, on career goals and program alignment.
• Resume/CV
• Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only.

Application Requirement

• The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
• Two letters of recommendation.
• Goal Statement
• Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only.

Meeting minimum UCF admission criteria does not guarantee program admission. Final admission is based on evaluation of the applicant’s abilities, past performance, recommendations, match of this program and faculty expertise to the applicant’s career/academic goals, and the applicant’s potential for completing the degree.

Application Requirement

• A Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering or another closely related engineering degree.
• The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
• Résumé.
• Statement of educational, research, and professional career objectives.
• Three letters of recommendation.
• Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only.

Faculty members may choose to conduct face-to-face or telephone interviews before accepting an applicant into their research program.

The MS degrees in specialized options are designed for students with appropriate baccalaureate backgrounds. Applicants who are applying to the programs without a directly related undergraduate degree should closely check the prerequisites. Additional undergraduate courses may be required.

Application Requirement

• A Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering or another closely related engineering degree.
• The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
• Résumé.
• Statement of educational, research, and professional career objectives.
• Three letters of recommendation.
• Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only

Faculty members may choose to conduct face-to-face or telephone interviews before accepting an applicant into their research program.

The MS degrees in specialized options are designed for students with appropriate baccalaureate backgrounds. Applicants who are applying to the programs without a directly related undergraduate degree should closely check the prerequisites. Additional undergraduate courses may be required.

The Accelerated BS to MS program in Civil Engineering allows highly qualified University of Central Florida undergraduate majors in Computer Science to begin taking graduate-level courses that will count toward their master’s degree while completing their baccalaureate degree program. Students apply for admission to the accelerated program in either their junior year or senior year. If the student has a degree in the discipline but were not previously part of this accelerated program, then they should apply to the Computer Science Program without a track selection. Additional information about this track may be located at: http://www.cecs.ucf.edu/current-students/bs-ms-program/.

Application Requirement

• This track is available to University of Central Florida undergraduate majors civil engineering or another closely related engineering degree.
• The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
• Résumé.
• Statement of educational, research, and professional career objectives.
• Three letters of recommendation.

Application Requirement

• A Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering or another closely related engineering degree.
• The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
• Résumé.
• Statement of educational, research, and professional career objectives.
• Three letters of recommendation.
• Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only

Faculty members may choose to conduct face-to-face or telephone interviews before accepting an applicant into their research program.

The MS degrees in specialized options are designed for students with appropriate baccalaureate backgrounds. Applicants who are applying to the programs without a directly related undergraduate degree should closely check the prerequisites. Additional undergraduate courses may be required.

The Accelerated BS to MS program in Civil Engineering allows highly qualified University of Central Florida undergraduate majors in Computer Science to begin taking graduate-level courses that will count toward their master’s degree while completing their baccalaureate degree program. Students apply for admission to the accelerated program in either their junior year or senior year. If the student has a degree in the discipline but were not previously part of this accelerated program, then they should apply to the Computer Science Program without a track selection. Additional information about this track may be located at: http://www.cecs.ucf.edu/current-students/bs-ms-program/.

Application Requirement

• This track is available to University of Central Florida undergraduate majors civil engineering or another closely related engineering degree.
• The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
• Résumé.
• Statement of educational, research, and professional career objectives.
• Three letters of recommendation.

Application Requirement

• A Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering or another closely related engineering degree.
• The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
• Résumé.
• Statement of educational, research, and professional career objectives.
• Three letters of recommendation.
• Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only

Faculty members may choose to conduct face-to-face or telephone interviews before accepting an applicant into their research program.

The MS degrees in specialized options are designed for students with appropriate baccalaureate backgrounds. Applicants who are applying to the programs without a directly related undergraduate degree should closely check the prerequisites. Additional undergraduate courses may be required.

The Accelerated BS to MS program in Civil Engineering allows highly qualified University of Central Florida undergraduate majors in Computer Science to begin taking graduate-level courses that will count toward their master’s degree while completing their baccalaureate degree program. Students apply for admission to the accelerated program in either their junior year or senior year. If the student has a degree in the discipline but were not previously part of this accelerated program, then they should apply to the Computer Science Program without a track selection. Additional information about this track may be located at: http://www.cecs.ucf.edu/current-students/bs-ms-program/.

Application Requirement

• This track is available to University of Central Florida undergraduate majors civil engineering or another closely related engineering degree.
• The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
• Résumé.
• Statement of educational, research, and professional career objectives.
• Three letters of recommendation.

Application Requirement

• A Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering or another closely related engineering degree.
• The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
• Résumé.
• Statement of educational, research, and professional career objectives.
• Three letters of recommendation.
• Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only

Faculty members may choose to conduct face-to-face or telephone interviews before accepting an applicant into their research program.

The Accelerated BS to MS program in Civil Engineering allows highly qualified University of Central Florida undergraduate majors in Computer Science to begin taking graduate-level courses that will count toward their master’s degree while completing their baccalaureate degree program. Students apply for admission to the accelerated program in either their junior year or senior year. If the student has a degree in the discipline but were not previously part of this accelerated program, then they should apply to the Computer Science Program without a track selection. Additional information about this track may be located at: http://www.cecs.ucf.edu/current-students/bs-ms-program/.

Application Requirement

• This track is available to University of Central Florida undergraduate majors civil engineering or another closely related engineering degree.
• The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
• Résumé.
• Statement of educational, research, and professional career objectives.
• Three letters of recommendation.

The Accelerated BS to MS program in Civil Engineering allows highly qualified University of Central Florida undergraduate majors in Computer Science to begin taking graduate-level courses that will count toward their master’s degree while completing their baccalaureate degree program. Students apply for admission to the accelerated program in either their junior year or senior year. If the student has a degree in the discipline but were not previously part of this accelerated program, then they should apply to the Computer Science Program without a track selection. Additional information about this track may be located at: http://www.cecs.ucf.edu/current-students/bs-ms-program/.

Application Requirement

• This track is available to University of Central Florida undergraduate majors civil engineering or another closely related engineering degree.
• The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
• Résumé.
• Statement of educational, research, and professional career objectives.
• Three letters of recommendation.

Application Requirement

• A bachelor’s degree in Psychology or a related area. A minimum of 15 semester hours of undergraduate psychology courses are required as a prerequisite for applicants with a degree in a field other than psychology. Completion of courses in abnormal psychology and research methods and/or statistics is strongly recommended. Other recommended courses include clinical psychology, developmental psychology, personality theory, physiological psychology, and psychology of diversity.
• The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
• Resume or Curriculum Vita.
• Personal Statement in which the applicant describes her or his experience, career goals and interests, and how this specific program is a good fit with the applicant’s interests and goals. Please see program website for a list of program faculty and frequently asked questions (FAQs): https://sciences.ucf.edu/psychology/graduate/ma-clinical/
• Three letters of recommendation. All letters must be from professionals who can speak to the applicant’s potential in as a graduate student in this program. If possible, it is preferred that at least one letter is furnished by an instructor acquainted with the applicant.
• Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only.

Admission into the clinical master’s program is competitive and meeting minimum UCF admission criteria does not guarantee acceptance into the program. Members of the program faculty review each student’s credentials and invite competitive candidates for an interview. Final admission is based on submitted materials (e.g. GPA, letters of reference, personal statement, clinical experience, research experience) and performance on the interview. More generally, the program faculty consider the applicant’s abilities, past performance, match between faculty expertise and the applicant’s career/academic goals, and the applicant’s potential to successfully complete the program.

Students are admitted to full-time status and complete the MA program in two calendar years (including summers).

Application Requirement

• A bachelor’s degree in Psychology or a related area. A minimum of 15 semester hours of undergraduate psychology courses are required as a prerequisite for applicants with a degree in a field other than psychology. Completion of courses in abnormal psychology and research methods and/or statistics is strongly recommended. Other recommended courses include clinical psychology, developmental psychology, personality theory, physiological psychology, and psychology of diversity.
• The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
• Resume or Curriculum Vita.
• Personal Statement in which the applicant describes her or his experience, career goals, and interests, and how this specific program and track is good fit. For the research/thesis track, the applicant ought to identify potential research mentors (with whom the applicant would like to work). The primary researchers in the thesis track at this time are Dr. Berman and Dr. Fisak. Please see program website for a list of program faculty and frequently asked questions (FAQs): https://sciences.ucf.edu/psychology/graduate/ma-clinical/
• Three letters of recommendation. All letters must be from professionals who can speak to the applicant’s potential in as a graduate student in this program. If possible, it is preferred that at least one letter is furnished by an instructor acquainted with the applicant.
• Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only.

Admission into the clinical master’s program is competitive and meeting minimum UCF admission criteria does not guarantee acceptance into the program. Members of the program faculty review each student’s credentials and invite competitive candidates for an interview. Final admission is based on submitted materials (e.g. GPA, letters of reference, personal statement, clinical experience, research experience, and interview performance) and performance on the interview. More generally, the program faculty consider the applicant’s abilities, past performance, match between faculty expertise/research interests and the applicant’s career/academic goals, and the applicant’s potential to successfully complete the program.

Students are admitted to full-time status and complete the MA program in two calendar years (including summers).

Application Requirement

• The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
• Résumé or CV
• Statement of Purpose
• Two letters of recommendation
• Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only

Meeting minimum UCF admission criteria does not guarantee program admission. Final admission is based on an evaluation of the applicant’s abilities, past performance, recommendations, match of this program and faculty expertise to the applicant’s career/academic goals, and the applicant’s potential for completing the degree.

The following information is required for those who wish to be considered for funding initiated by the Nicholson School of Communication and Media, but is recommended for all applicants:

• Additional letter of recommendation (total of three)

Application Requirement

The Master of Arts in Communication Sciences and Disorders program at UCF participates in the Communication Sciences and Disorders Centralized Application Service, known as CSDCAS. Prospective students applying to the Communication Sciences and Disorders MA program at UCF must apply online using the CSDCAS application in addition to the UCF online application. To learn more about the CSDCAS application process, visit http://www.capcsd.org/csdcas-student-page/

Step 1: Complete the CSDCAS application for the UCF program

• Complete CSDCAS Application (https://csdcas.liaisoncas.com/applicant-ux/#/login)
• One official transcript (in a sealed envelope) from each college/university attended. Transcripts must be sent directly to CSDCAS.
• Official, competitive GRE score (verbal, quantitative, and written) obtained within the last five years. Use GRE CODE for UCF CSDCAS: 7407. (Do not use the “Institution Code” for GRE listed to the right).
• Three (3) letters of recommendation with CSDCAS recommendation forms, preferably two from current or former faculty members. Letters of recommendation cannot be dated more than one year prior to the date of the application deadline. 
• A letter of intent describing educational background, professional experiences, future goals, interest in the field, why you want to attend UCF, other related information about your qualifications, and how you will embody and uphold the ASHA Code of Ethics (http://www.asha.org/code-of-ethics/) in your professional career.
• A current resume.
• All CSDCAS supplemental questions. Question can be found on CSDCAS application.
• UCF Graduate Application (supplemental) must be submitted by the deadline in addition to CSDCAS application.
• Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only. All international students must meet university minimum TOEFL score requirements regardless of language in which the undergraduate program was completed.
• Incomplete applications will NOT be reviewed.

All application materials MUST be sent directly to CSDCAS. Materials sent to the university or program and not to CSDCAS will not be accepted. Application materials must be received by CSDCAS no later than October 1st for Spring admission and February 1st for Fall admission.

Students are responsible for their CSDCAS application being complete and verified. FAQ’s on starting your CSDCAS application can be found here: https://help.liaisonedu.com/CSDCAS_Applicant_Help_Center/Starting_Your_CSDCAS_Application

Step 2: Complete University of Central Florida’s Graduate School application

In addition to your CSDCAS application, applicants must also submit a UCF application for graduate admission at https://application.graduate.ucf.edu/. Supporting documents (i.e. transcripts, test scores, etc.) do not need to be submitted to UCF directly. University applications must also be submitted by the stated application deadlines.

Admission to the Communication Sciences and Disorders program is granted on a competitive basis. Approximately thirty-five to forty-five (35-45) students are admitted each semester. Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission to the program. The recent class statistics are listed on the Graduate Program Profile webpage. Additionally, the program reserves the right to deny admission or dismiss a student after admission to the program if, in the judgment of the faculty, the student fails to demonstrate and/or uphold the ASHA Code of Ethics (http://www.asha.org/code-of-ethics/) during coursework and/or practice in the field.

Application Requirement

The Accelerated B.A./B.S. to M.A. track in Communication Sciences and Disorders allows highly qualified University of Central Florida undergraduate majors in Communication Sciences and Disorders to begin taking graduate level courses that will count toward their master’s degree while completing their baccalaureate degree program. Students apply for admission to the Accelerated Track either in the last semester of their sophomore year or the first semester of their junior year.

To be considered to the Accelerated B.A./B.S. to M.A. track, applicants must submit a hard copy (paper) application for the bachelor’s program directly to the School of Communication Sciences and Disorders. Please contact the school for the appropriate application form and additional documents required.

Following acceptance to the Accelerated B.A./B.S. to M.A. track, an electronic application for admission to the graduate program must be submitted by the application deadline, normally during the senior year of the bachelor’s program.

When completing the graduate application, student will follow general UCF graduate application requirements. Applicants to this program must also provide:

• Completed CSDCAS Application (https://csdcas.liaisoncas.com/applicant-ux/#/login)
• One official transcript (in a sealed envelope) from each college/university attended.
• Official, competitive GRE score (verbal, quantitative, and written) obtained within the last five years. Use GRE CODE for UCF CSDCAS: 7407. (Do not use the “Institution Code” for GRE listed to the right).
• Three (3) letters of recommendation with CSDCAS recommendation forms, preferably two from current or former faculty members. Letters of recommendation cannot be dated more than one year prior to the date of the application deadline. 
• A current résumé.
• A letter of intent describing educational background, professional experiences, future goals, interest in the field, why you want to attend UCF, other related information about your qualifications, and how you will embody and uphold the ASHA Code of Ethics (http://www.asha.org/code-of-ethics/) in your professional career.

A formal admission decision for the master’s program will be made following receipt of the graduate application. Successful completion of the bachelor’s degree does not guarantee admission to the master’s program. The Communication Sciences and Disorders program reserves the right to deny admission or dismiss a student after admission to the program if, in the judgment of the faculty, the student fails to demonstrate and/or uphold the ASHA Code of Ethics (http://www.asha.org/code-of-ethics/) in coursework or practice in the field. A background check is required for all new students during their first semester in the master’s program.

Application Requirement

The Master of Arts in Communication Sciences and Disorders program at UCF participates in the Communication Sciences and Disorders Centralized Application Service, known as CSDCAS. Prospective students applying to the Communication Sciences and Disorders MA program must apply online using the CSDCAS application in addition to the UCF online application. To learn more about the CSDCAS application process, visit http://www.capcsd.org/csdcas-student-page/

Entry Terms: The Consortium track admits for spring term only. Please note that admission is granted for the spring term only and for this specific track. Applicants may not change start terms or tracks after an admission decision has been made. If the applicant determines that they cannot accept the offer of admission as presented in the admission letter, they must rescind the offer and may apply to the desired track in the next admissions cycle.

Step 1: Complete the CSDCAS application for UCF

• Completed CSDCAS Application (https://csdcas.liaisoncas.com/applicant-ux/#/login)
• Official, competitive GRE score (verbal, quantitative, and written) obtained within the last five years. Use GRE CODE for UCF CSDCAS: 7407. (Do not use the “Institution Code” for GRE listed to the right side of this page).
• Three (3) letters of recommendation with CSDCAS recommendation forms. One of the three letters of recommendation must be from the district school administrator or program specialist of the Speech-Language Program of the employing school district, one from the school principal, and one from a former professor. Letters of recommendation cannot be dated more than one year prior to the date of the application deadline. 
• A letter of intent describing educational background, professional experiences, future goals, and how you will embody and uphold the ASHA Code of Ethics (http://www.asha.org/code-of-ethics/) in your professional career
• A current resume.
• All CSDCAS supplemental questions. Question can be found on CSDCAS application.  UCF Graduate Application (supplemental) must be submitted by the deadline in addition to CSDCAS application. 
• Incomplete applications will NOT be reviewed. 

All application materials MUST be sent directly to CSDCAS. Materials sent to the university or program will not be accepted. Application materials must be received by CSDCAS no later than February 1st for Summer admission.

Step 2: Complete University of Central Florida’s Graduate School application

In addition to the CSDCAS application, applicants must also submit a UCF application for graduate admission at https://application.graduate.ucf.edu/. Supporting documents (i.e. transcripts, test scores, etc.) do not need to be submitted to UCF directly. University applications must also be submitted by the stated application deadlines.

Admission to the Communication Sciences and Disorders program is granted on a competitive basis. Approximately thirty-five to forty-five (35-45) students are admitted each semester. Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission to the program. The recent class statistics are listed on the Graduate Program Profile webpage. Additionally, the program reserves the right to deny admission or dismiss a student after admission to the program if, in the judgment of the faculty, the student fails to demonstrate and/or uphold the ASHA Code of Ethics (http://www.asha.org/code-of-ethics/) during coursework and/or practice in the field. A background check is required for all new students during their first semester in the program. All applicants and admitted students must perform certain Essential Functions in order to participate and complete program requirements.

• A bachelor’s degree in computer engineering or a closely related discipline.
• The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
• Two letters of recommendation.
• Résumé.
• Statement of educational, research, and professional career objectives.
• Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only

Faculty members may choose to conduct face-to-face or telephone interviews before accepting applicants into their research program.

Additional courses may also be required to correct any course deficiencies. Students should contact the graduate program director for further information.

Application Requirement

The Accelerated BS to MS program in Computer Engineering allows highly qualified University of Central Florida undergraduate majors in Computer Science to begin taking graduate-level courses that will count toward their master’s degree while completing their baccalaureate degree program. Students apply for admission to the accelerated program in either their junior year or senior year. If the student has a degree in the discipline but were not previously part of this accelerated program, then they should apply to the Computer Science Program without a track selection. Additional information about this track may be located at: http://www.cecs.ucf.edu/current-students/bs-ms-program/.

Application Requirement

• This track is available to University of Central Florida undergraduate majors in Electrical or Computer Engineering only.
• The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
• Two letters of recommendation.
• Résumé.
• Statement of educational, research, and professional career objectives.

Application Requirement

• Official, competitive GRE score taken within the last five years.
• Résumé.
• 2 Letters of recommendation

Faculty members may choose to conduct face-to-face or telephone interviews before accepting an applicant into their research program.

The Accelerated BS to MS program in Computer Science allows highly qualified University of Central Florida undergraduate majors in Computer Science to begin taking graduate-level courses that will count toward their master’s degree while completing their baccalaureate degree program. Students apply for admission to the accelerated program in either their junior year or senior year. If the student has a degree in the discipline but were not previously part of this accelerated program, then they should apply to the Computer Science Program without a track selection. Additional information about this track may be located at: http://www.cecs.ucf.edu/current-students/bs-ms-program/.

Application Requirement

• This track is available to University of Central Florida undergraduate majors in Computer Science only.
• The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
• Résumé.
• 2 Letters of recommendation

Application Requirement

• The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
• Résumé.
• 1 Letter of recommendation
• Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only.

Faculty members may choose to conduct face-to-face or telephone interviews before accepting an applicant into their research program.

Application Requirement

• Official, competitive GRE score taken in the last five years.
• Three letters of recommendation.
• Résumé.
• Goal statement (see the Program website for additional information about the Goal statement).

The Master’s of Arts in Counselor Education- Clinical Mental Health Counseling track can accommodate only a limited number of students; therefore, there is a possibility of being denied admission even when all criteria are met.

The College of Community Innovation and Education reserves the right to refuse student entrance or terminate a student after admission to the Counselor Education Program, if in the judgment of the faculty the student demonstrates unacceptable personal fitness to work in the counseling field with children, youth, and/or adults.

A formal interview is required and will be scheduled after the program admission requirements are met. The interview dates are posted on the Counselor Education Program website. Upon admittance, it is required that students attend the program orientation session that occurs on the Thursday before classes begin in the semester to which the student applied.

Application Requirement

• Official, competitive GRE score taken in the last five years.
• Three letters of recommendation.
• Résumé.
• Goal statement (see the Program website for additional information about the Goal statement).

The Master’s of Arts in Counselor Education – School Counseling track can accommodate only a limited number of students; therefore, there is a possibility of being denied admission even when all criteria are met.

The College of Community Innovation and Education reserves the right to refuse student entrance or terminate a student after admission to the Counselor Education Program, if in the judgment of the faculty the student demonstrates unacceptable personal fitness to work in the counseling field with children, youth, and/or adults.

A formal interview is required and will be scheduled after the program admission requirements are met. The interview dates are posted on the Counselor Education Program website. Upon admittance, it is required that students attend the program orientation session that occurs on the Thursday before classes begin in the semester to which the student applied.

Application Requirement

• Official, competitive GRE score taken in the last five years.
• MEd applicants must be eligible for certification or hold a current Florida Professional Teaching Certificate prior to the start of their first term. All other applicants should apply to the Counselor Education School Counseling MA Track. 
• Three letters of recommendation.
• Résumé.
• Goal statement (see the Program website for additional information about the Goal statement).

Applicants who have graduated from an accredited university or college teacher certification program in another state or country, in the appropriate subject and/or grade range, may also be admitted to the Counselor Education – School Counseling MEd track at the discretion of the program director.

The Master’s of Education in Counselor Education- School Counseling track can accommodate only a limited number of students; therefore, there is a possibility of being denied admission even when all criteria are met.

The College of Community Innovation and Education reserves the right to refuse student entrance or terminate a student after admission to the Counselor Education Program, if in the judgment of the faculty, the student demonstrates unacceptable personal fitness to work in the counseling field with children, youth, and/or adults.

A formal interview is required and will be scheduled after the program admission requirements are met. The interview dates are posted on the Counselor Education Program website. Upon admittance, it is required that students attend the program orientation session that occurs on the Thursday before classes begin in the semester to which the student applied.

Application Requirement

• GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale overall or for the last 60 attempted semester hours of credit earned for the degree
• The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
• Statement of career goals, one or two pages indicating how the Criminal Justice MS degree will enhance the applicant’s career goals and expectations of the graduate program.
• Résumé (no longer than two pages).
• Two letters of recommendation. Letters should be from professors or professional references who can attest to the applicant’s ability to succeed in graduate coursework and his or her work ethic.
• Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only

Students should be aware that admission to any graduate program is granted on a competitive basis. There may be cases where students meeting minimum requirements are denied admission based on such factors as program capacity or academic discretion. Applicants not meeting the minimum 3.0 GPA standards may be considered as candidates for very limited and competitive “provisional” admissions. However, only students with complete applications (final transcript, résumé, letters of recommendation and statement of career goals) will be reviewed under this special admission category. Competitive GRE scores are encouraged for this admission category.

Application Requirement

• GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale overall or for the last 60 attempted semester hours of credit earned for the degree
• The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
• Three letters of recommendation specifically for the Criminal Justice MS/MPA program evaluating scholarly and professional capacity. Letters from professors from the colleges/universities attended are preferred, but if that is not feasible, letters from current or past supervisors will be accepted. The recommender must address the applicant’s work ethic and ability to succeed at graduate-level academic work.
• Current professional résumé including public service experience (paid or voluntary).
• Goal Statement: The goal statement is a key component of the admission review process and serves as an example of the applicant’s ability to express himself or herself in writing. The goal statement must be no longer than two pages double spaced (500-800 words) and should address the following:
  • Personal background and career aspirations in public service.
  • Reason for pursuing graduate study in criminal justice and public administration, including future career goals and plans.
  • Specific areas of public administration and criminal justice that interests you.
• Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only
• All international students must meet university minimum TOEFL score requirements regardless of language in which the undergraduate program was completed.

Admission to this degree is competitive; applicants meeting the minimum university and/or program application requirements are not guaranteed admission to the program.

Application Requirement

• The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
• Three letters of recommendation (preferably from current or former teachers).
• Statement of professional and creative goals, academic and creative background, and your commitment to community.(500-1000 words). In the first sentence of your statement, please specify the primary genre of study (fiction, poetry, or literary nonfiction In discussing your professional and creative goals, show us your passion for writing, your interest in specific styles or subjects, why you intend to pursue graduate study at UCF, and what you hope to achieve in the program. In the first sentence, you must identify the genre in which you are applying–fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction, or hybrid form. We encourage applications in hybrid, literary and genre fiction, and experimental/new forms.
  
  • In discussing your academic and creative background, explain your background in writing, influences on your writing (other writers, specific classes, professors, or books), contemporary authors and works you admire, your extracurricular activities related to academia or writing, and any publications or awards you already have.
  • In discussing your commitment to community, comment on your investment in creating a supportive community of writers, including the value of peer critique and exchange of creative ideas, your interest or involvement in community events or outreach, and your commitment to diverse and inclusive literary spaces.
• Résumé or CV.
• A portfolio of fiction, poetry, or creative nonfiction. The portfolio must be in English and in the applicant’s primary genre (up to 15 pages of poetry, 30 pages of fiction, or 30 pages of literary nonfiction). This manuscript is the most important element of a candidate’s application. It will be evaluated by a committee of creative writing faculty to assess the candidate’s readiness for graduate study. The committee’s decision is based upon its qualitative assessment for the manuscript’s competence in standard English and originality, and the author’s demonstrated potential to succeed in the profession of creative writing.
• At least one survey course in both English and American literature at the university level (may be taken while in graduate residence).
• Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only.

More detailed information about each of these program application requirements can be found on the Program’s Website.

Meeting minimum UCF admission criteria does not guarantee program admission. Final admission is based on evaluation of the applicant’s abilities, past performance, recommendations, match of this program and faculty expertise to the applicant’s career/academic goals, and the applicant’s potential for completing the degree

Application Requirement

• The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
• Résumé.
• One Letter of recommendation
• Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only.

Faculty members may choose to conduct face-to-face or telephone interviews before accepting an applicant into their research program.

Application Requirement

• The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
• Résumé.
• 2 Letters of recommendation
• Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only.

Faculty members may choose to conduct face-to-face or telephone interviews before accepting an applicant into their research program.

An undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Information Technology, or Computer Engineering is desirable but not required. Applicants without a strong undergraduate background in Computer Science and Statistics must demonstrate an understanding of the material covered in upper-division undergraduate courses listed under the Articulation Section of the Curriculum Information. Applicants may choose to demonstrate their knowledge of these courses by taking these courses as non-degree seeking and scoring “B” or better in all of them.

Note: This program has a non-traditional tuition and fee structure. For more information on program cost, visit https://studentaccounts.ucf.edu/tf-ms-data-analytics/.

Application Requirement

• The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
• Statement of educational, research, and professional career objectives.
• Résumé.
• One Letter of recommendation 
• Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only.

Application Requirement

• The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
• A written statement (1 – 2 pages) describing the student’s personal goals, objectives, and research interests in seeking the degree.
• Three letters of recommendation from former professors or employers who can address applicant’s ability to undertake graduate-level courses.
• For students intending to pursue the studio track, a link to a web portfolio of 2 – 5 substantial creative and/or technical works. For students intending to pursue the thesis track, writing sample(s) totaling 10 – 15 pages.
• Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only.

Desirable background skills for this degree include familiarity with computer coding and/or digital design, but these are not required as coursework addresses these areas.

Meeting minimum UCF admission criteria does not guarantee program admission. Final admission is based on evaluation of the applicant’s abilities, past performance, recommendations, match of this program and faculty expertise to the applicant’s career/academic goals, the applicant’s potential for completing the degree, and the current applicant pool.

Application Requirement

• The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
• Three letters of recommendation from academic sources.
• Professional resumé.
• Essay detailing career goals.  
• An interview (in person, virtual, or by phone) scheduled by the Early Childhood Graduate faculty.
• Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only.

Admission materials will be scored on a rubric to quantify decision criteria.

Students who do not meet published admission requirements may be admitted provisionally and will be interviewed by a faculty program committee for final admission action. Other admission factors that may be used in selecting students for provisional admission to the program include previous teaching experience or work (i.e., social service agencies) with infants and young children, pre-kindergarten or primary age children and their families.

Application Requirement

• The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
• 1 Letter of Recommendation
• Resume/CV
• Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only.

Application Requirement

• The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
• Goal Statement
• A 5 – 10 page scholarly or professional writing sample (preferably an undergraduate academic paper)
• Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only.

Application Requirement

• The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
• Three letters of recommendation, with one being from a staff, administrator, or faculty at a college or university familiar with your involvement or engagement in postsecondary education.
• Resumé.
• Personal statement explaining your past, present, and future involvement in events or activities related to your development in College Student Personnel.
• Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only.

An individual and group interview may be required

Application Requirement

• The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
• A letter of recommendation from a principal or other administrator addressing your potential lead and instructional expertise.
• Last 3 years of effective or highly effective teaching evaluations.
• Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only.

Application Requirement

• A bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
• Two letters of recommendation.
• Résumé.
• Statement of educational, research, and professional career objectives.
• Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only.

Faculty members may choose to conduct face-to-face or telephone interviews before accepting an applicant into their research program.

Additional courses may also be required to correct any course deficiencies. Students should contact the graduate program director for further information.

The Accelerated BS to MS program in Electrical Engineering allows highly qualified University of Central Florida undergraduate majors in Electrical Engineering to begin taking graduate level courses that will count toward their master’s degree while completing their baccalaureate degree program. Students apply for admission to the accelerated program in either their junior year or senior year. If the student has a degree in the discipline, but were not previously part of this accelerated program, then they should apply to the Electrical Engineering MS program without a track selection. Additional information about this track may be located at: http://www.cecs.ucf.edu/current-students/bs-ms-program.

Application Requirement

• This track is available to University of Central Florida undergraduate majors in Electrical Engineering only.
• The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
• Two letters of recommendation.
• Résumé.
• Statement of educational, research, and professional career objectives.

Faculty members may choose to conduct face-to-face or telephone interviews before accepting applicants into their research program.

Application Requirement

• A bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
• Two letters of recommendation.
• Résumé.
• Statement of educational, research, and professional career objectives.
• Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only.

Faculty members may choose to conduct face-to-face or telephone interviews before accepting an applicant into their research program.

Additional courses may be required to correct deficiencies. Students should contact the MSEE graduate program director for further information.

Application Requirement

• The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
• Résumé or CV
• Goal Statement
• Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only.

Application Requirement

• The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
• Résumé or CV
• Goal Statement
• A current Florida Professional Teaching Certificate in the program’s subject area. Applicants who have graduated from an accredited university or college teacher certification program in another state or country, in the appropriate subject and/or grade range, may also be admitted to the MEd program at the discretion of the program director.
  • OR
• A Temporary Teaching Certificate, a passing score on the GKT and SAE sections of the Florida Teacher Certification Examination (FTCE), and at least 1 year of successful teaching experience.
• Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only.

Application Requirement

• The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
• Three letters of recommendation specifically for the MECM program. Letters of recommendation should be from professors, researchers, or professional administrators who can attest to the applicant’s ability to succeed in graduate coursework and his or her work ethic.
• Résumé: The most current, professional resume should be provided.
• Statement of goals: The goal statement is a key component of the admission review process and serves as an example of the applicant’s ability to express him or herself in writing. The goal statement must be single-spaced, one-inch margins, and no longer than two pages (500-800 words). Applicant must address the following:
  • Reason for pursuing graduate study in Emergency and Crisis Management, including future goals and plans.
  • Topics or areas of special interest in Emergency and Crisis Management.
  • Expectations of the graduate program.
• Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only.
• All International students must meet university minimum TOEFL requirements regardless of the language in which the undergraduate program was completed.

Admission to this program is competitive. Applicants are encouraged to apply early to this program. All requested material must be submitted by the established deadline date. Materials received after the established deadline may not be considered.

Students are expected to be computer literate upon entry to the program. This program is completely online, so computer skills and computer internet access are necessary to take the courses.

Application Requirement

• A bachelor’s degree in one of the following areas or equivalent:
  • Animation
  • Art
  • Emerging Media
  • Film
  • Theatre
  • Computer Science
  • Graphic Design
  • Illustration
  • Creative Writing
  • Mass Communications
  • Game Design 
• The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
• Statement of purpose: In your own words, submit a 500-to-700 word statement of why you are interested in the Emerging Media MFA -Animation and Visual Effects track and what your intended focus might be. Tell us a little about yourself and your professional goals. 
• Three letters of recommendation preferably from people who have personal knowledge of your abilities and scholarship such as educators/faculty members, employment supervisors, organizational leaders, or industry professionals with whom you have worked. 
• Resume: Please submit a one to two page resume documenting your educational credentials, relevant professional and internship experience, academic achievements, honors, exhibits, publications, memberships, and interest including volunteer work. 
• Original Animation/VFX Production Concept for a one to five-minute project:
  • A full storyboard
  • A full script treatment written in short story format for that storyboard
  • Visual Development drawings of characters, setting, and production design reflecting research and technique
•  Other Creative Work:
  • A portfolio of ten to twenty pieces of traditional or digital work which demonstrates abilities in life drawing as well as proficiency in the field of animation and/or visual effects.
  • For each item submitted, include the title, media, date of completion, and size or length of the piece.
  • Some examples of work that could be submitted include:
    • 2D Design: Painting, drawing, photography, mixed media, fashion design, character design, illustrations, graphic designs, game, or film visual development artwork.
    • 3D Design: Sculpture, theatrical design, architectural renderings or models, 3D computer models, and installation pieces.
    • Drawing from life: Human and animal drawings, quick sketches, long poses, and perspective drawing.
    • Time Arts work (less than 3 minutes of work): Animation pieces, flipbooks, and/or demo reel.
    • Storytelling: Script or fictional narrative writing, sequential art illustration, comic book and graphic novel illustration and writing, book illustrations, and additional storyboards. 
• A computer-based score of 230 (or 89 internet-based score) on the Test of English as a Foreign language (TOEFL) if an applicant is from a country where English is not the official language, or if an applicant’s degree is not from an accredited U.S. institution, or if an applicant did not earn a degree in a country where English is the only official language or a university where English is the only official language of instruction. Although we prefer the TOEFL, we will accept IELTS scores of 7.0. 
• Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only.

Meeting minimum UCF admission criteria does not guarantee admission to the MFA program. Final admission is based on evaluation of the applicant’s abilities, past performance, recommendations, match of this program, and faculty expertise to the applicant’s career/academic goals, the applicant’s potential for completing the degree, and the current applicant pool. A strong emphasis is placed on the review of the portfolio of original creative work and the letter of research intent

Application Requirement

• The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
• A letter of research intent that is at least a page describing the applicant’s creative background, proposed research interests, and the relationship between this program and the applicant’s future goals. Research in the context of the MFA program primarily means the full-time creation of an original body of art work over the course of three years of residence.
• Two letters of recommendation preferably from former visual art professors.
• A computer-based score of 230 (or 89 internet-based score) on the Test of English as a Foreign language (TOEFL) if an applicant is from a country where English is not the official language, or if an applicant’s degree is not from an accredited U.S. institution, or if an applicant did not earn a degree in a country where English is the only official language or a university where English is the only official language of instruction. Although we prefer the TOEFL, we will accept IELTS scores of 7.0. 
• Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only.
• Portfolio of original creative works
  • 20 jpeg images total (1000 pixels longest dimension – 72 dpi) or a 3-minute demo reel for animation portfolios. Please abide by these guidelines.
  • The total portfolio file size must no larger than 2.5 MB. If you are submitting a video file that is larger than 2.5 MB please upload the video to YouTube or Vimeo and provide the link in this section of the application. View YouTube uploading instructions here: http://www.google.com/support/youtube/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=57924. When uploading the video, please title the submission with your full name, and select “unlisted” as your Privacy choice. 
  • Please upload a document with the link to your portfolio to the application. The link can be from You Tube, Vimeo, DropBox, Google Drive, etc. You may also upload your PDF portfolio directly to the application or submit it via email to svadadvising@ucf.edu.

Meeting minimum UCF admission criteria does not guarantee admission to the MFA program. Final admission is based on evaluation of the applicant’s abilities, past performance, recommendations, match of this program and faculty expertise to the applicant’s career/academic goals, the applicant’s potential for completing the degree, and the current applicant pool. A strong emphasis is placed on the review of the portfolio of original creative work and the letter of research intent.

Application Requirement

• The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
• Résumé or Curriculum Vita
• Goal statement
  • The goal statement should discuss all relevant professional background and any previous research and/or teaching experience. The statement should explain the motivation behind the pursuit of a Master’s degree in Engineering Management. Future educational and career goals after the completion of the applicant’s master study should be discussed.
  • If the applicant is interested in completing a Master thesis, then the applicant must clearly describe the particular area of research interest. The applicant should identify at least one UCF faculty member who shares a similar research focus and is believed to be best suited to serve as a potential thesis advisor.
  • The goal statement should between 500 and 1,000 words.
• Two letters of recommendation
  • The letters of recommendation should be from faculty members, university administrators, and employers with a supervisory role of the applicant. The letters, which must be current to the application and must not be for another degree program, should address the educational and career goals of the applicant. The letter writers should also know the applicant well enough to discuss the applicant’s capacity to perform, excel and succeed in a graduate program. Letters for Master’s thesis students must discuss the applicant’s ability to perform graduate-level research.
• Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only.

This is a Summer Cohort Program Only. For information about the start of the next cohort, please contact the PP&SE Program Director Dr. Timothy Kotnour (timothy.kotnour@ucf.edu).

Application Requirement

• A bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• A letter of recommendation from the corporate sponsor.
• Résumé.
• Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only.

Note: This program has a non-traditional tuition and fee structure. For more information on program cost, visit https://studentaccounts.ucf.edu/tf-prof-ms-engr-mgmt/.

Application Requirement

• The GRE is not required for admission to this program
• Two letters of recommendation from faculty members or others familiar with applicant’s academic potential.
• One year of a foreign language at the university level (may be taken while in graduate residence).
• A one to two-page goal statement (300-1000 words) providing a narrative of your educational progress and how a Master’s degree fits into this trajectory. In other words, tell us where you have been, where you are, and where you wish to go.
• A researched literary analysis or equivalent essay of approximately ten pages, with an explanatory cover memo of no more than one page that explains why you chose to submit this particular academic essay and how you would revise if you had the opportunity. All statements and essays should be revised writing (i.e., not written under timed conditions). Writing should be “cleaned”: typed, error-free, with no teacher comments. The essay should demonstrate an ability to follow a scholarly format such as MLA or APA.
• A computer-based score of 233 (or 91 internet-based score) on the Test of English as a Foreign language (TOEFL) if an applicant is from a country where English is not the official language, or if an applicant’s degree is not from an accredited U.S. institution, or if an applicant did not earn a degree in a country where English is the only official language or a university where English is the only official language of instruction. Although we prefer the TOEFL, we will accept IELTS scores of 7.0.
• Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only.

Meeting minimum UCF admission criteria does not guarantee program admission. Final admission is based on an evaluation of the applicant’s abilities, past performance, recommendations, match of this program and faculty expertise to the applicant’s career/academic goals, and the applicant’s potential for completing the degree

Application Requirement

• The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
• Two letters of recommendation from faculty members or others familiar with applicant’s academic potential.
• One year of a foreign language at the university level (may be taken while in graduate residence).
• A Statement of Background and Goals of 600-1000 words.

The goal statement should provide a narrative of your progress and how a Master’s degree in Technical Communication fits into this trajectory. In other words, tell us where you have been, where you are, and where you wish to go. It is also very important that you demonstrate some knowledge of what Technical Communication is; the most common reason for otherwise solid applications to be turned down is the lack of knowledge of what Technical Communication is and how it fits into your plans.

To begin writing your goal statement, review the MA in Technical Communication on the Department of English’s web site.  You might look at the kinds of courses that are offered in the MA program or what the members of the faculty have specialized in.  What interests you in the program?  How will it help you in your career?

You don’t have to know everything about every course or faculty member. You do not have to have a deep understanding of every industry, non-profit, government, educational, medical, or scientific organization that you see yourself working in some day.  A letter of application or personal goal statement is a document that lets the admissions committee know that you have some sense of what the program is about and that you have thought about this before applying. You can reach out to UCF faculty who teach in the program to see what they think.

• A Professional Writing Sample of approximately ten pages needs to accomplish two tasks. First, it functions as a sample of your ability to communicate well in prose. Second, it should demonstrate a capacity to think logically and to translate this thought into well-organized language. In many cases, the writing sample will have originally been created for an undergraduate class, but this is not a requirement. The writing sample can also be a professional document that you wrote by yourself.
• A computer-based score of 233 (or 91 internet-based score) on the Test of English as a Foreign language (TOEFL) if an applicant is from a country where English is not the official language, or if an applicant’s degree is not from an accredited U.S. institution, or if an applicant did not earn a degree in a country where English is the only official language or a university where English is the only official language of instruction. Although we prefer the TOEFL, we will accept IELTS scores of 7.0.
• Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only.

Meeting minimum UCF admission criteria does not guarantee program admission. Final admission is based on evaluation of the applicant’s abilities, past performance, recommendations, match of this program and faculty expertise to the applicant’s career/academic goals, and the applicant’s potential for completing the degree.

Application Requirement

• A bachelor’s degree in English, Rhetoric, and Composition, Writing Studies, Communication Studies, or related discipline. Or a completed bachelors degree with substantial coursework in one of the aforementioned areas.
• The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
• Two letters of recommendation from faculty members or others familiar with applicant’s academic potential.
• One year of a foreign language at the university level (may be taken while in graduate residence).
• A one to two-page goal statement addressing the applicant’s reasons for pursuing graduate study in Rhetoric and Composition.
• A writing sample that demonstrates an ability to analyze and argue, approximately ten pages. Writing should be “clean”: typed, error-free, with no teacher comments. The academic essay should demonstrate an ability to follow a scholarly documentation format such as MLA or APA.
• A computer-based score of 233 (or 91 internet-based score) on the Test of English as a Foreign language (TOEFL) if an applicant is from a country where English is not the official language, or if an applicant’s degree is not from an accredited U.S. institution, or if an applicant did not earn a degree in a country where English is the only official language or a university where English is the only official language of instruction. Although we prefer the TOEFL, we will accept IELTS scores of 7.0.
• A résumé or cv is required for applicants seeking assistantship positions.
• Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only.

Meeting minimum UCF admission criteria does not guarantee program admission. Final admission is based on the evaluation of the applicant’s abilities, past performance, recommendations, match of this program and faculty expertise to the applicant’s career/academic goals, and the applicant’s potential for completing the degree.

The Accelerated BS to MS program in Environmental Engineering allows highly qualified University of Central Florida undergraduate majors in Civil Engineering to begin taking graduate level courses that will count toward their master’s degree while completing their baccalaureate degree program. Students apply for admission to the accelerated program in either their junior year or senior year. If the student has a degree in the discipline, but were not previously part of this accelerated program, then they should apply to the Environmental Engineering MS, Environmental Engineering Sciences Track. Additional information about this track may be located at: http://www.cecs.ucf.edu/current-students/bs-ms-program.

Application Requirement

• This track is available to University of Central Florida undergraduate majors in Civil Engineering only.
• The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
• Three letters of recommendation.
• Résumé.
• Statement of educational, research, and professional career objectives.

Faculty members may choose to conduct face-to-face or telephone interviews before accepting applicants into their research program.

Application Requirement

• The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
• Résumé or Curriculum Vita
• Goal statement
• Three letters of recommendation
• Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only.

Faculty members may choose to conduct face-to-face or telephone interviews before accepting an applicant into their graduate program.

Those applying to the programs without a directly related undergraduate degree should closely check the prerequisites. For students with nontechnical undergraduate degrees, it is recommended that a second undergraduate degree in Environmental Engineering be completed before applying to graduate school.

Articulation requirements will be determined by the department as part of the admission process and may be modified after discussion with the student and the advisor.

Application Requirement

• The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
• Résumé or Curriculum Vita
• Goal statement
• Three letters of recommendation
• Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only.

Faculty members may choose to conduct face-to-face or telephone interviews before accepting applicants into their research programs.

Those applying to the programs without a directly related undergraduate degree should closely check the prerequisites. Students with nontechnical undergraduate degrees are recommended to complete a second undergraduate degree in Environmental Engineering before applying to graduate school.

Final articulation requirements will be determined by the department after students have been admitted and after discussions with their advisers.

The Accelerated BS to MSEnvE program in Environmental Engineering allows highly qualified University of Central Florida undergraduate majors in Civil Engineering to begin taking graduate level courses that will count toward their master’s degree while completing their baccalaureate degree program. Students apply for admission to the accelerated program in either their junior year or senior year. If the student has a degree in the discipline, but were not previously part of this accelerated program, then they should apply to the Environmental Engineering MSEnvE program. Additional information about this track may be located at: http://www.cecs.ucf.edu/current-students/bs-ms-program.

Application Requirement

• This track is available to University of Central Florida undergraduate majors in Civil Engineering only.
• The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
• Three letters of recommendation.
• Résumé.
• Statement of educational, research, and professional career objectives.

Faculty members may choose to conduct face-to-face or telephone interviews before accepting applicants into their research program.

Application Requirement

• The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
• Goal statement (in 500 words, the applicant’s reason for joining the program, what they will contribute to the program, and how they feel the program will enhance them both personally and professionally)
• Résumé.
• Three letters of recommendation.
• Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only.

Application Requirement

• The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
• A copy of current ESOL endorsement, IF applicable.
• A copy of current Reading Endorsement, IF applicable.
• A copy of current professional teaching certificate, IF applicable.
• Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only.

Students may not switch from an MA program to an MEd program, or vice versa, without going through the university’s admission process.

Application Requirement

• The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
• Current Florida Professional Teaching Certificate in Exceptional Student Education or have completed all the requirements for that Professional Teaching Certificate.
• Applicants who have graduated from an accredited university or college teacher certification program in another state or country, in the appropriate subject and/or grade range, may also be admitted to the M.Ed. program with approvals from appropriate College and Department committees and advisors.
• Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only.

Students may not switch from an M.A. program to an M.Ed. program, or vice versa, without going through the university’s admission process. Courses used to gain initial state certification may not be transferred into an M.Ed. program.

Application Requirement

• A BA or BFA in film production is preferred, however, degrees in the following areas are acceptable if accompanied by a strong video portfolio:
  • Animation
  • Art
  • Cinema Studies
  • Communication
  • English/Creative Writing
  • Game Design
  • Graphic Design
  • Illustration
  • Journalism
  • Photography
  • Radio/TV
• The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
• Personal Statement: In 750-words or less, provide an Artist’s Statement that reflects your vision for a feature film, or equivalent body of cinematic work, that explains your preliminary plans for raising funds to support your microbudget production. Please describe how the critical thinking and technical expertise acquired in our program will support the successful execution of your vision.
• Portfolio: Submit 1 – 3 complete short films (each being 15 minutes or less) that the applicant has participated in as a principle creative collaborator (i.e. as writer, director, producer, director of photography, production designer, and/or editor).
  • Provide a document with links to YouTube, Vimeo, or similar platform.
  • All submitted online links to film samples must include:
    • The film’s title
    • The applicant’s role in the making of the film
    • The date the film was completed
  • Other materials in the portfolio may include, but are not limited to:
    • screenwriting samples, photography, documentation of work in other media, critical media analysis, and any other materials which reflect the applicant’s experience with moving image scholarship and practice
• Writing Sample: Please submit one of the following writing samples for the film modality you wish to complete. Admitted students may change modalities ONLY during their first two semesters of the program.
  • Narrative Feature Film:
    • Provide a detailed written treatment for a proposed feature film.
    • Provide a script sample of another work that he/she has written.
    • The applicant does not have to be the author of the script that he/she plans to direct as the thesis film if accepted into the program. Students may use a script that is in the public domain and direct his/her interpretation of it, or someone else may write a script that the student will direct.
  • Documentary Feature Film:
    • Provide a detailed written treatment for a proposed feature documentary.
      • The treatment should define the subject of the film and how it addresses the following items and your professional goals:
        • Rationale/Thesis
        • Style
        • Content
        • Approach
  • Experimental Feature Film, Series of Short Films, or Body of Work:
    • The detailed written treatment/proposal should describe the subject of the film and express the filmmaker’s intentions regarding approach and style. The length of the treatment/proposal should reflect the scope of the project.
      • Rationale/Thesis
      • Address why this topic was selected and why this film should be made. This portion of the treatment/proposal should demonstrate the filmmaker’s knowledge and sense of context for the significance of the work. It can also state a “challenge” or question – one the project will address, explore, or attempt to answer.
      • Approach
      • The filmmaker should express the style in which the film(s) or project will be made and how this style will enhance and express the nature of the subject and the meanings, thoughts, or impressions the filmmaker intends to reveal. The filmmaker may choose to describe specific techniques with shooting on film or video, or experimenting with other forms of cinematic digital media, that will form the basis of inquiry or aesthetic and technical exploration within the thesis project.
• Résumé
• Provide two letters of recommendation, with at least one from an industry professional or college/university professor.
• Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only.

Please submit all materials, with the exception of official transcripts, electronically as part of the online application. Applicants may be asked to participate in an admissions interview.

Meeting minimum UCF admission criteria does not guarantee program admission. Final admission is based on the evaluation of the applicant’s abilities, past performance, recommendations, match of this program, and faculty expertise to the applicant’s career/academic goals, the applicant’s potential for completing the degree, and the current applicant pool. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible due to limited cohort size. There is no guarantee qualified applicants will be admitted after the cohort has been filled.

Application Requirement

• A Bachelor’s degree in a STEM-related discipline or business discipline from an accredited institution recognized by UCF.
• The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
• Completed coursework in statistics, econometrics, computer science (Artificial Intelligence) is preferable.
• A goal statement. This is your opportunity to outline in 500 words why you wish to join the program, what you think you will contribute to the program, and how you feel the program will enhance you both personally and professionally in the future.
• Updated résumé.
• Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only.

Application Requirement

• Official, competitive GRE score taken within the last five years.
• A bachelor’s in Forensic Science or another physical science, based on at least 30 hours of college-level science subjects, that provides the background required to be successful in the proposed program. Acceptable non-Forensic Science BS degrees may include Chemistry, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Physics, and Statistics.
• Three letters of recommendation. If the applicant is employed in a forensic laboratory and wishes to continue working in that laboratory while a distance learner in the Forensic Science MS program, one letter should come from his/her supervisor and should express their willingness to allow the student to use the laboratory instrumentation for their thesis research. Otherwise, the student will be unable to complete the research component of the degree.
• Short (one page) statement describing why the applicant wants to pursue an advanced degree in Forensic Science.

The Forensic Science Graduate Committee will evaluate the background of potential students applying for admission into the program.

Meeting minimum UCF admission criteria does not guarantee program admission. Final admission is based on evaluation of the applicant’s abilities, past performance, recommendations, match of this program and faculty expertise to the applicant’s career/academic goals, and the applicant’s potential for completing the degree.

Application Requirement

• The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
• Essay indicating how the Executive Master of Health Administration track will enhance career goals (1-2 pages).
• Résumé (no longer than two pages).
• Evidence of a minimum of three (3) years or more of relevant professional experience in healthcare.
• Three recommendation letters that speak to your health care and/or management experience (1 of those recommendation letters must be from your current supervisor).
• Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only.

Admission to the program is competitive, based on an evaluation of the applicant’s abilities, past academic performance, work experience and the match of the program with career goals. The Executive Master of Health Administration track accepts the most qualified students. Not all students who apply may be accepted, even if minimum requirements are met.

UCF employees and state employees cannot use the tuition waiver for this program

Note: This program has a non-traditional tuition and fee structure. For more information on program cost, visit https://studentaccounts.ucf.edu/tf-ms-hs-online-exec-hsa/.

Application Requirement

• The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
• Goal statement indicating how the Master of Health Administration program will enhance career goals.
• Résumé (no longer than two pages).
• Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only.

Admission to the program is competitive, based on evaluation of the applicant’s abilities, past academic performance, work experience, and the match of the program with career goals. The Master of Health Administration program accepts only the most qualified students. Not all students who apply may be accepted, even if minimum requirements are met. Applicants who do not meet admission criteria are subject to an interview.

Students are admitted to the Master of Health Administration program in the fall and spring semesters. Full and part-time plans of study are available for both fall and spring admission cycles.

Application Requirement

• The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
• Goal statement indicating how the Health Care Informatics MS program will enhance career goals or why the applicant wants to pursue this degree (at least 1 page, doubled-spaced, 12 pt).
• Résumé (no longer than two pages).
• Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only.

Admission to the program is competitive, based on evaluation of the applicant’s abilities, past academic performance, work experience, and the match of the program with career goals. The Professional Master of Science in Health Care Informatics accepts the most qualified students. Not all students who apply may be accepted, even if minimum requirements are met. Furthermore, personal phone interviews may be used as part of the evaluation process.

Note: This program has a non-traditional tuition and fee structure. For more information on program cost, visit https://studentaccounts.ucf.edu/tf-ms-healthcare-infor/.

Application Requirement

• A bachelor’s degree in History (or an equivalent).
• A 3.25 GPA in all upper-division history courses taken as an undergraduate student.
• The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
• A Statement of Purpose (maximum of two pages) describing personal goals and objectives in seeking a graduate degree in history.
• Three letters of recommendation from former professors who can address the applicant’s ability to undertake graduate-level history courses.
• A substantial academic writing sample between 2000 and 5000 words illustrating the applicant’s ability to engage in historical research and analysis. Acceptable writing samples may include a chapter from an honors thesis, a conference paper, or a term paper.
• A computer-based score of 233 (or 91 internet-based score) on the Test of English as a Foreign language (TOEFL) if an applicant is from a country where English is not the official language, or if an applicant’s degree is not from an accredited U.S. institution, or if an applicant did not earn a degree in a country where English is the only official language or a university where English is the only official language of instruction. Although we prefer the TOEFL, we will accept IELTS scores of 7.0.
• Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only.

Applicants who hold an undergraduate degree in History but do not have a GPA of 3.0 in all work attempted while registered as an undergraduate student, or while registered as an upper-division undergraduate student (normally based on the last sixty attempted semester hours), or a 3.25 GPA in their upper-division history courses may take up to 9 hours of graduate courses as non-degree-seeking students. To be admitted into the graduate program, however, they must earn a 3.3 GPA or higher in the graduate-level history courses they take under this status.

Generally, applicants who meet all of the above requirements but do not have an undergraduate degree in History must complete 12 hours of history course work at the 3000 and 4000 level, with a 3.25 GPA in these courses, before entering the graduate program. These courses will not count toward the graduate degree. The History Department Graduate Committee can waive this requirement, in whole or in part, when applicants present evidence that they are capable of successfully completing graduate history courses.

If, in addition, applicants do not meet one of the other requirements for entry, such as a GPA of 3.0 in all work attempted while registered as an undergraduate student, or while registered as an upper-division undergraduate student (normally based on the last sixty attempted semester hours), they must complete 12 hours of course work at the 3000 and 4000 level with GPA of 3.5 before they can be admitted to the graduate program.

Meeting minimum UCF admission criteria does not guarantee program admission. Final admission is based on evaluation of the applicant’s abilities, past performance, recommendations, match of this program and faculty expertise to the applicant’s career/academic goals, and the applicant’s potential for completing the degree.

The accelerated undergraduate/graduate program in history allows highly qualified UCF undergraduate majors in history to begin taking graduate-level courses that will count toward their master’s degree while completing their baccalaureate degree program. Students apply for admission to the combined undergraduate and graduate program toward the end of their junior year or after 12 hours of upper-level history course work.

Application Requirement

• A 3.5 GPA or higher in history courses.
• The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
• An essay indicating reasons for wishing to complete the combined bachelor’s/master’s program.
• Three letters of recommendation from the History Department faculty.

Students will be formally admitted to the master’s program following receipt of the bachelor’s degree.

Application Requirement

• A bachelor’s degree in History (or an equivalent).
• A 3.25 GPA in all upper-division history courses taken as an undergraduate student.
• The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
• A Statement of Purpose (maximum of two pages) describing personal goals and objectives in seeking a graduate degree in history.
• Three letters of recommendation from former professors who can address the applicant’s ability to undertake graduate-level history courses.
• A substantial academic writing sample between 2000 and 5000 words illustrating the applicant’s ability to engage in historical research and analysis. Acceptable writing samples may include a chapter from an honors thesis, a conference paper, or a term paper.
• A computer-based score of 233 (or 91 internet-based score) on the Test of English as a Foreign language (TOEFL) if an applicant is from a country where English is not the official language, or if an applicant’s degree is not from an accredited U.S. institution, or if an applicant did not earn a degree in a country where English is the only official language or a university where English is the only official language of instruction. Although we prefer the TOEFL, we will accept IELTS scores of 7.0.
• Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only.

Applicants who hold an undergraduate degree in History but do not have a GPA of 3.0 in all work attempted while registered as an undergraduate student, or while registered as an upper-division undergraduate student (normally based on the last sixty attempted semester hours), or a 3.25 GPA in their upper-division history courses may take up to 9 hours of graduate courses as non-degree-seeking students. To be admitted into the graduate program, however, they must earn a 3.3 GPA or higher in the graduate-level history courses they take under this status.

Generally, applicants who meet all of the above requirements but do not have an undergraduate degree in History must complete 12 hours of history course work at the 3000 and 4000 level, with a 3.25 GPA in these courses, before entering the graduate program. These courses will not count toward the graduate degree. The History Department Graduate Committee can waive this requirement, in whole or in part, when applicants present evidence that they are capable of successfully completing graduate history courses.

If, in addition, applicants do not meet one of the other requirements for entry, such as a GPA of 3.0 in all work attempted while registered as an undergraduate student, or while registered as an upper-division undergraduate student (normally based on the last sixty attempted semester hours), they must complete 12 hours of course work at the 3000 and 4000 level with GPA of 3.5 before they can be admitted to the graduate program.

Meeting minimum UCF admission criteria does not guarantee program admission. Final admission is based on evaluation of the applicant’s abilities, past performance, recommendations, match of this program and faculty expertise to the applicant’s career/academic goals, and the applicant’s potential for completing the degree.

Application Requirement

• Goal statement (this is your opportunity to outline in 500 words why you wish to join the program, what you think you will contribute to the program, and how you feel the program will enhance you both personally and professionally)
• Résumé.
• Three letters of recommendation.
• The GRE/GMAT is not required; however, the Admissions Committee may ask for the GRE/GMAT to strengthen a candidate’s application package.
• Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only.

The MD Track is designed to accommodate UCF medical students who wish to pursue a Hospitality and Tourism MS concurrently while pursuing their medical degree. Students enrolled in the MD track will witness and experience adaptable elements to effect a cultural change in the practice of medicine vis-a-vis the concept of hospitality and service-oriented business models.

Application Requirement

• Goal statement (this is your opportunity to outline in 500 words why you wish to join the program, what you think you will contribute to the program, and how you feel the program will enhance you both personally and professionally)
• Résumé.
• Three letters of recommendation.
• The GRE/GMAT is not required; however, the Admissions Committee may ask for the GRE/GMAT to strengthen a candidate’s application package.
• Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only.

Application Requirement

• Official, competitive GRE score taken within the last five years
• A bachelor’s degree with a major in psychology or allied area, or a baccalaureate degree with the completion of undergraduate courses in statistics and research methods, and preference of four additional upper-division psychology courses (12 credit hours)
• Résumé
• A 1-2 page Goal Statement that includes the applicant’s reasons for choosing I/O as a career, reasons for choosing this UCF program specifically, and any relevant knowledge, skills, abilities and other experiences the applicant has that might make him/her a good I/O student, practitioner, and/or researcher
• Three letters of recommendation, preferably with at least two furnished by college or university professors who are acquainted with the applicant

Meeting minimum UCF admission criteria does not guarantee program admission. Final admission is based on evaluation of the applicant’s abilities, past performance, recommendations, match of this program and faculty expertise to the applicant’s career/academic goals, and the applicant’s potential for completing the degree.

Acceptance decisions are made only in the spring semester for admission in the fall of each year.

Application Requirement

• The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
• Résumé or Curriculum Vita
• Goal statement
  • The goal statement should discuss all relevant professional background and any previous research and/or teaching experience. The statement should explain the motivation behind the pursuit of a Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering. Future educational and career goals after the completion of the applicant’s master study should be discussed.
  • If the applicant is interested in completing a Master thesis, then the applicant must clearly describe the particular area of research interest. The applicant should identify at least one UCF faculty member who shares a similar research focus and is believed to be best suited to serve as a potential thesis advisor.
  • The goal statement should between 500 and 1,000 words.
• Two letters of recommendation
  • The letters of recommendation should be from faculty members, university administrators, and employers with a supervisory role of the applicant. The letters, which must be current to the application and must not be for another degree program, should address the educational and career goals of the applicant. The letter writers should also know the applicant well enough to discuss the applicant’s capacity to perform, excel and succeed in a graduate program. Letters for Master’s thesis students must discuss the applicant’s ability to perform graduate-level research.
• Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only.

Applications are accepted for the fall and spring terms only.

Faculty members may choose to conduct face-to-face or telephone interviews before accepting an applicant into their research program.

The Accelerated BS to MS program in Industrial Engineering allows highly qualified University of Central Florida undergraduate majors in Industrial Engineering to begin taking graduate-level courses that will count toward their master’s degree while completing their baccalaureate degree program. Students apply for admission to the accelerated program in either their junior year or senior year. If the student has a degree in the discipline but were not previously part of this accelerated program, then they should apply to MSIE. Additional information about this track may be located at: http://www.cecs.ucf.edu/current-students/bs-ms-program.

Application Requirement

• This track is available to University of Central Florida undergraduate majors in Industrial Engineering only.
• The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
• Two letters of recommendation from two individual who are familiar with the applicant’s capabilities to enter and succeed into his/her graduate studies and to perform graduate research.
• Curriculum Vitae/resume.
• Statement of educational, research, and professional career objectives. The statement should explain the applicant’s future career and educational goals, reasons behind seeking the degree, and why he/she believes that this degree best suits their interests.

Application Requirement

• The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
• Résumé or Curriculum Vita
• Goal statement
  • The goal statement should discuss all relevant professional background and any previous research and/or teaching experience. The statement should explain the motivation behind the pursuit of a Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering. Future educational and career goals after the completion of the applicant’s master study should be discussed.
  • If the applicant is interested in com
  • pleting a Master thesis, then the applicant must clearly describe the particular area of research interest. The applicant should identify at least one UCF faculty member who shares a similar research focus and is believed to be best suited to serve as a potential thesis advisor.
  • The goal statement should between 500 and 1,000 words.
• Two letters of recommendation
  • The letters of recommendation should be from faculty members, university administrators, and employers with a supervisory role of the applicant. The letters, which must be current to the application and must not be for another degree program, should address the educational and career goals of the applicant. The letter writers should also know the applicant well enough to discuss the applicant’s capacity to perform, excel and succeed in a graduate program. Letters for Master’s thesis students must discuss the applicant’s ability to perform graduate-level research.
• Faculty members may choose to conduct face-to-face or telephone interviews before accepting an applicant into their research program
• International Students
  • Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only
  • Given the fully online nature of this degree program, International students will not receive an F1 visa, hence you will not take this degree program in the US. International students are free to take this degree program from their home or any country besides the US.

Faculty members may choose to conduct face-to-face or telephone interviews before accepting an applicant into their research program.

Note: This program has a non-traditional tuition and fee structure. For more information on program cost, visit https://studentaccounts.ucf.edu/tf-msindustrialengr-hse/.

Application Requirement

• The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
• Résumé or Curriculum Vita
• Goal statement
  • The goal statement should discuss all relevant professional background and any previous research and/or teaching experience. The statement should explain the motivation behind the pursuit of a Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering. Future educational and career goals after the completion of the applicant’s master study should be discussed.
  • If the applicant is interested in completing a Master thesis, then the applicant must clearly describe the particular area of research interest. The applicant should identify at least one UCF faculty member who shares a similar research focus and is believed to be best suited to serve as a potential thesis advisor.
  • The goal statement should between 500 and 1,000 words.
• Two letters of recommendation
  • The letters of recommendation should be from faculty members, university administrators, and employers with a supervisory role of the applicant. The letters, which must be current to the application and must not be for another degree program, should address the educational and career goals of the applicant. The letter writers should also know the applicant well enough to discuss the applicant’s capacity to perform, excel and succeed in a graduate program. Letters for Master’s thesis students must discuss the applicant’s ability to perform graduate-level research.
• Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only.

Faculty members may choose to conduct face-to-face or telephone interviews before accepting an applicant into their research program.

Application Requirement

• The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
• Two letters of recommendation.
• Résumé.
• Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only

Application Requirement

• The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
• Two letters of recommendation.
• Résumé.
• Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only

Application Requirement

• The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
• Three letters of recommendation.
• Personal letter of intent stating professional and academic goals and why you want to attend our program.
• Résumé.
• Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only

Application Requirement

• Official, competitive GRE score taken within the last five years.
• A portfolio of prior work as it relates to their area of specialization (art, programming, production, etc.) sent directly to the Florida Interactive Entertainment Academy.
• Applicants must submit 3 personal references. These references should be willing and able to attest to your academic, professional and personal achievements. These references need to include the following info:
  • Reference Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Relationship to applicant

This program admits students in the fall semesters into production teams. Students will be selected based on the skills they possess and contributions they can make to the production team.

Meeting minimum UCF admission criteria does not guarantee program admission. Final admission is based on evaluation of the applicant’s abilities, past performance, recommendations, match of this program and faculty expertise to the applicant’s career/academic goals, and the applicant’s potential for completing the degree.

Because of the high volume of portfolios received, we regret that we cannot offer individual feedback on the materials that are submitted as part of the application process.

Note: This program has a non-traditional tuition and fee structure. For more information on program cost, visit https://studentaccounts.ucf.edu/tf-fl-inter-entertnmt-academy/.

Application Requirement

• Personal statement addressing the following three items: (a.) Description of the two intended concentrations, (b.) What problems or issues are addressed by combining these concentrations, and (c.) What contribution(s) can the interdisciplinary combination make to society, a field of study, etc.
• Résumé.
• Three letters of recommendation (prefer academic references).
• Proposed program of study identifying the two concentrations and potential courses the student would take if admitted. 
• Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only.

Applicants should note the minimal requirements for admission to the program, although meeting minimum UCF admission criteria does not guarantee program admission. Final admission is based on evaluation of the applicant’s abilities, past performance, recommendations, match of this program and faculty expertise to the applicant’s career/academic goals, and the applicant’s potential for completing the degree.

Application Requirement

• The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
• Personal statement addressing the following three items: (a.) Description of the two intended concentrations, (b.) What problems or issues are addressed by combining these concentrations, and (c.) What contribution(s) can the interdisciplinary combination make to society, a field of study, etc.
• Résumé.
• Three letters of recommendation (prefer academic references).
• Proposed program of study identifying the two concentrations and potential courses the student would take if admitted. 
• Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only.

Applicants should note the minimal requirements for admission to the program, although meeting minimum UCF admission criteria does not guarantee program admission. Final admission is based on evaluation of the applicant’s abilities, past performance, recommendations, match of this program and faculty expertise to the applicant’s career/academic goals, and the applicant’s potential for completing the degree.

Application Requirement

• The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
• Personal statement addressing the following three items: (a.) Description of the two intended concentrations, (b.) What problems or issues are addressed by combining these concentrations, and (c.) What contribution(s) can the interdisciplinary combination make to society, a field of study, etc.
• Résumé.
• Three letters of recommendation (prefer academic references).
• Proposed program of study identifying the two concentrations and potential courses the student would take if admitted. 
• Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only.

Applicants should note the minimal requirements for admission to the program, although meeting minimum UCF admission criteria does not guarantee program admission. Final admission is based on evaluation of the applicant’s abilities, past performance, recommendations, match of this program and faculty expertise to the applicant’s career/academic goals, and the applicant’s potential for completing the degree.

Application Requirement

• The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
• Personal statement addressing the following three items: (a.) Description of the two intended concentrations, (b.) What problems or issues are addressed by combining these concentrations, and (c.) What contribution(s) can the interdisciplinary combination make to society, a field of study, etc.
• Résumé.
• Three letters of recommendation (prefer academic references).
• Proposed program of study identifying the two concentrations and potential courses the student would take if admitted. 
• Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only.

Applicants should note the minimal requirements for admission to the program, although meeting minimum UCF admission criteria does not guarantee program admission. Final admission is based on evaluation of the applicant’s abilities, past performance, recommendations, match of this program and faculty expertise to the applicant’s career/academic goals, and the applicant’s potential for completing the degree.

Application Requirement

• The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
• Three years of teaching experience.
• Recommendation letter by a school principal.
• A professional Florida teaching certificate in one of the following areas: elementary education, mathematics education (middle school or secondary), or science education (middle school or secondary).
• Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only.

K-8 Mathematics and Science Education program applications are accepted for admission to the summer term only. For information regarding the Lockheed Martin/UCF Academy for Mathematics and Science please visit http://education.ucf.edu/lmacad/index.cfm.

Application Requirement

• The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
• Personal statement discussing reasons for selecting the Kinesiology degree program, career goals, and how this degree will support the stated career goals.
• Two letters of recommendation from previous faculty or supervisors who can speak to the applicant’s abilities to be successful in graduate school.
• Résumé for curriculum vitae (CV).
• Video Essay
• Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only.

The MS in Management/Business Analytics program is taught on the UCF Downtown Campus in downtown Orlando each fall term.

Application Requirement

• The GRE/GMAT is not required for admission to this program.
• Current Resume.
• Prepare a goal statement that answers the following questions.  Please limit to 1000 words.
  • Describe what motivated you either professionally or personally to pursue a master’s degree.
  • Describe the steps you took to select UCF and this program. Include how long you have been considering graduate school and how you learned about this program.
  • Describe a specific academic experience or professional business skill you hope to acquire through the program and how you plan to use it going forward.  
• Three professional letters of recommendation or three e-mail addresses of recommenders. One recommendation must be from a previous or current supervisor.
• Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only. Please request that your official transcripts be sent to UCF along with your transcript evaluation.
• If your native language is not English and you do not have a degree from a U.S. institution or English instruction institution, you will be required to submit a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score or an IELTS English Language Test score.  For TOEFL a minimum score of 577 paper-based; 233 computer-based; or 91 Internet-based. For IELTS a minimum score of 7.0 is required. For more information on exams and locations, go to www.ets.org/toefl.

Review Process.  Your application will be reviewed once all required documents are received.  If approved by the Admissions Committee, you will then be contacted to complete diagnostic testing. Admission decisions are made after the diagnostic testing scores are received and reviewed by the Admissions Committee.

Early application tuition discounts are available for this program. For application and tuition discount details, view our Graduate Admissions page.

Application Requirement

The MS in Management/Human Resources program is taught at the UCF Downtown Campus in downtown Orlando and the next available term for this program is Summer 2023.

• The GRE/GMAT is not required for admission to this program.
• Current Resume.
• Prepare a goal statement that answers the following questions.  Please limit to 1000 words.
  • Describe what motivated you either professionally or personally to pursue a master’s degree.
  • Describe the steps you took to select UCF and this program. Include how long you have been considering graduate school and how you learned about this program.
  • Describe a specific academic experience or professional business skill you hope to acquire through the program and how you plan to use it going forward.  
• Three professional letters of recommendation or three e-mail addresses of recommenders. One recommendation must be from a previous or current supervisor.
• Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only. Please request that your official transcripts be sent to UCF along with your transcript evaluation.
• If your native language is not English and you do not have a degree from a U.S. institution or English instruction institution, you will be required to submit a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score or an IELTS English Language Test score.  For TOEFL a minimum score of 577 paper-based; 233 computer-based; or 91 Internet-based. For IELTS a minimum score of 7.0 is required. For more information on exams and locations, go to www.ets.org/toefl.

Review Process. Your application will be reviewed once all required documents are received. Assuming you meet our admission requirements, you will be contacted to schedule an interview. Admission decisions are made after the interview and review process are complete.

Early application tuition discounts are available for this program. For application and tuition discount details, view our Graduate Admissions page.

Note: This program has a non-traditional tuition and fee structure. For more information on program cost, visit https://studentaccounts.ucf.edu/tf-prof-ms-in-mgmt-hr/.

Application Requirement

• The GRE/GMAT is not required for admission to this program.
• A Bachelor’s degree in a non-business discipline from an accredited institution.
• One official transcript (in a sealed envelope) from each college/university attended.
• A goal statement that explains:
  • What motivated you either professionally or personally to pursue a Master’s degree.
  • The steps you took to select this program (include how long you have been considering graduate school and how you learned about this program).
  • A specific academic experience or professional business skill you hope to acquire through the program and how you plan to use it going forward. 
• Updated résumé.
• Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only. Please request that your official transcripts be sent to UCF along with your transcript evaluation.
• A computer-based score of 233 (or 91 Internet-based score) on the Test of English as a Foreign language (TOEFL) is required if an applicant is from a country where English is not the official language, or if an applicant’s degree is not from an accredited U.S. institution, or if an applicant did not earn a degree in a country where English is the official language or a university where English is the official language of instruction. Although we prefer the TOEFL, we will accept IELTS scores of 7.0. For more information on exams and locations, go to www.ets.org/toefl.

Application Requirement

• Official, competitive GRE score taken in the last five years.
• Three letters of recommendation.
• Résumé.
• Goal statement (see the Program website for additional information about the Goal statement).

The Master’s of Arts in Marriage, Couple and Family Therapy program can accommodate only a limited number of students; therefore, there is a possibility of being denied admission even when all criteria are met.

The College of Community Innovation and Education reserves the right to refuse student entrance or terminate a student after admission to the Counselor Education program, if in the judgement of the faculty the student demonstrates unacceptable personal fitness to work in the counseling field with children, youth, and/or adults.

A formal interview is required and will be scheduled after the program admission requirements are met. The interview dates are posted on the Counselor Education Program website. Upon admittance, it is required that students attend the program orientation session that occurs on the Thursday before classes begin in the semester to which the student applied.

Application Requirement

• A bachelor’s degree in Materials Science and Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
• Résumé.
• Statement of educational, research, and professional career objectives.
• Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only.

Faculty members may choose to conduct face-to-face or telephone interviews before accepting an applicant into their research program.

Additional courses may be required to correct deficiencies. Students should contact the MSE graduate program director for more information.

The Accelerated BS to MS Program in Materials Science and Engineering allows highly qualified University of Central Florida undergraduate majors in Mechanical Engineering to begin taking graduate-level courses that will count toward their master’s degree while completing their baccalaureate degree program. Students apply for admission to the accelerated program in either their junior year or senior year. If the student has a degree in the discipline but were not previously part of this accelerated program, then they should apply to the Materials Science Engineering MS Program without a track selection. Additional information about this track may be located at: http://www.cecs.ucf.edu/current-students/bs-ms-program.

Application Requirement

• This track is available to University of Central Florida undergraduate majors in Materials Science and Engineering only.
• The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
• Résumé.
• Statement of educational, research, and professional career objectives.

Application Requirement

• Official, competitive GRE score taken within the last five years.
• A working knowledge of undergraduate calculus, differential equations, linear algebra (or matrix theory), and maturity in the language of advanced calculus (at the level of MAA 4226).
• 1 Letter of Recommendation
• Goal statement.
• Résumé.

Application Requirement

• Official, competitive GRE score taken within the last five years.
• Working knowledge of undergraduate calculus, differential equations, linear algebra (or matrix theory), proficiency in a modern computer language, elementary probability, and statistics.
• 1 Letter of Recommendation
• Goal statement.
• Résumé.

Application Requirement

• Official, competitive GRE score taken within the last five years.
• A working knowledge of undergraduate calculus, differential equations, linear algebra (or matrix theory), and maturity in the language of advanced calculus (at the level of MAA 4226).
• 1 Letter of Recommendation
• Goal statement.
• Résumé.

The Accelerated BS to MS program in Mechanical Engineering allows highly qualified University of Central Florida undergraduate majors in Mechanical Engineering to begin taking graduate-level courses that will count toward their master’s degree while completing their baccalaureate degree program. Students apply for admission to the accelerated program in either their junior year or senior year. If the student has a degree in the discipline but were not previously part of this accelerated program, then they should apply to either the Guidance Control and Dynamics, Mechanical Systems Track or Thermofluids Track. Additional information about this track may be located at: http://www.cecs.ucf.edu/current-students/bs-ms-program.

Application Requirement

• This track is available to University of Central Florida undergraduate majors in Mechanical Engineering only.
• The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
• Résumé.
• Statement of educational, research, and professional career objectives.

Application Requirement

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related discipline.
• The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
• Résumé.
• Statement of educational, research, and professional career objectives.
• Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only

Faculty members may choose to conduct face-to-face or telephone interviews before accepting an applicant into their research program.

Additional courses may be required to correct deficiencies. Students should contact the MSME graduate program director for further information.

Application Requirement

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanccal Engineering or closely related discipline.
• The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
• Résumé.
• Statement of educational, research, and professional career objectives.
• Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only

Faculty members may choose to conduct face-to-face or telephone interviews before accepting an applicant into their research program.

Additional courses may be required to correct deficiencies. Students should contact the MSME graduate program director for further information.

Application Requirement

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related discipline.
• The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
• Résumé.
• Statement of educational, research, and professional career objectives.
• Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only

Faculty members may choose to conduct face-to-face or telephone interviews before accepting an applicant into their research program.

Additional courses may be required to correct deficiencies. Students should contact the MSME graduate program director for further information.

Application Requirement

• The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
• Résumé or Curriculum Vitae
• Goal statement: The goal statement should discuss all relevant professional background and any previous academic, research, and/or teaching experience. The goal statement should: 
  
  • Explain the motivation behind the pursuit of a graduate degree in Modeling and Simulation.
  • Discuss future career goals after the completion of the applicant’s doctoral study.
  • Clearly describe the particular area(s) of research interest, including the identification of at least one UCF faculty member with a similar research focus who could serve as a potential advisor.
  • The goal statement should be between 500 and 1,000 words
• Two letters of recommendation: The letters of recommendation should:
  
  • Be from faculty members, university administrators, and employers (at least one letter should be furnished by college/university faculty who are acquainted with the applicant).
  • Be current to the application.
  • Address the educational and career goals of the applicant.
  • Clearly address the applicant’s ability to perform graduate-level study and research.
  • The letter writers should also know the applicant well enough to discuss the applicant’s capacity to perform, excel and succeed in a graduate program.
• Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only

Readmission

The UCF SMST Graduate Programs will consider applications for readmission from students who have been dismissed and/or deactivated from its degree programs. Those interested in readmission MUST consult the Modeling and Simulation Graduate Program Director prior to their application to determine their eligibility to reapply and the requirements for their application.

Prerequisites

Though UCF SMST does not have a mandated prerequisite for its graduate programs, the most successful students are those who have an academic and/or work background that has prepared them in mathematics (introductory calculus and probability and statistics) and computer literacy, preferably familiarity with at least one higher order programming language (e.g., Python, C/C++/C#, Visual Basic, Java, etc.). Students with undergraduate or graduate degrees in Engineering, Computer Science, or Mathematics will generally have this background.
Students without this background are encouraged to select the elective course IDC 5570 (Introductory Mathematics for Modeling and Simulation). This course will prepare them for the required core course COT 6571 (Mathematical Foundations of Modeling and Simulation).

Application Requirement

• A bachelor’s degree in music from a NASM accredited school or the equivalent.
• The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
• Two letters of recommendation.
• A formal writing sample of at least 1000 words, which should represent the applicant’s best scholarly work. The topic should be on a musical subject.
• Applicants for the Conducting Concentration will submit a conducting/rehearsal audition of approximately 20 minutes on a repertoire to be agreed upon with the UCF Director of Bands, Director of Choral Activities, or Director of Orchestras (based on an area of focus), in consultation with conducting faculty. A video or remote live conducting example may be substituted at the discretion of the faculty. Applicants will also meet in an interview with UCF conducting faculty.
• Applicants for all other areas within the Music Studies Concentration will require an Admission Examination with a faculty committee. This examination will consist of an interview or audition or portfolio review as appropriate according to the applicant’s goals. The applicant will consult with the Graduate Coordinator in advance to prepare for presentation in appropriate areas of interest to the candidate, such as performance, composition, music history, etc. It is highly recommended to attend this examination in person, although the use of audio and/or video recordings is possible, with the permission of the Graduate Coordinator. The faculty committee will evaluate the candidate and make a recommendation regarding admission. The final decision will be made by either the Graduate Coordinator or Director of the School of Performing Arts.
• Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only

Meeting minimum UCF admission criteria does not guarantee program admission. Final admission is based on evaluation of the applicant’s abilities, past performance, recommendations, match of this program and faculty expertise to the applicant’s career/academic goals and the applicant’s potential for completing the degree.

Applicants may be given conditional admission, conditional to the imminent completion of the bachelor’s degree and submission of a final transcript.

After acceptance and at the beginning of course work, students will take a diagnostic exam in Music Theory. If remedial course work is required in the case of deficiencies, this will not count toward the total hours for the degree.

Students may transfer up to nine hours of graduate credit from another accredited institution, subject to approval of adviser.

Application Requirement

• Résumé or Curriculum Vitae
• The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
• Goal Statement
  • The goal statement should discuss all relevant professional background and any previous research and/or teaching experience. The statement should explain the motivation behind the pursuit of a master’s degree in Nanotechnology. Future career goals after the completion of the applicant’s master study should be discussed.
  • The goal statement should between 500 and 1,000 words.
• Three letters of recommendation
• Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only

The acceptance decision will be based on the assessment of the applicant’s GPA from previous college/university, past work experience, recommendation letters and the statement of interest and objectives. Additionally, the committee will evaluate other academic indicators such as having completed a senior thesis, authorship on publications, internship, involvement in scientific research projects, and/or presentations at major scientific meetings and non-academic indicators such as evidence of leadership, extracurricular activities, work or military experience, and/or volunteer activities. For applicants that already have had working experiences in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) fields, emphasis will be placed on their past experiences and recommendation letters.

Application Requirement

• The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
• Résumé or Curriculum Vitae
• Goal Statement
  • The goal statement should discuss all relevant professional background and any previous research and/or teaching experience. The statement should explain the motivation behind the pursuit of a master’s degree in Nanotechnology. Future career goals after the completion of the applicant’s master study should be discussed.
  • The goal statement should between 500 and 1,000 words.
• Three letters of recommendation
• Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only

The acceptance decision will be based on the assessment of the applicant’s GPA from previous college/university, past work experience, recommendation letters and the statement of interest and objectives. Additionally, the committee will evaluate other academic indicators such as having completed a senior thesis, authorship on publications, internship, involvement in scientific research projects, and/or presentations at major scientific meetings and non-academic indicators such as evidence of leadership, extracurricular activities, work or military experience, and/or volunteer activities. For applicants that already have had working experiences in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) fields, emphasis will be placed on their past experiences and recommendation letters.

Application Requirement

• The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
• Three letters of recommendation are required. Letters of recommendation must specifically address the prospective student’s ability to succeed in graduate coursework and his or her work ethic. Recommendation letters from professors are preferred, however, letters from supervisors are also acceptable.
• Résumé: The most current, professional résumé should be provided.
• Statement of goals: This is a key component of the admission review process and serves as an example of the applicant’s ability to express him or herself in writing. The goal statement must be no longer than two pages and should address the following:
  • What is your reason for pursuing graduate study in Nonprofit Management including your future goals and plans?
  • What specific areas of Nonprofit Management interest you?
  • Nonprofit sector experience is preferred, not required.
  • What makes you a special candidate for admission to this program?
• Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only

All requested material must be submitted by the established deadline date. Material received after the established deadline may not be considered. Admission to this program is competitive; applicants meeting the minimum admission requirements are not guaranteed admission to this program.
Students are expected to be computer literate upon entry to the program. This program is completely online so computer skills and internet access are necessary for this program.

A limited number of students who do not meet these requirements may be admitted on a provisional basis. These students must demonstrate proven nonprofit sector experience, present recommendations from either academic or professional advisers, and provide a clear statement of educational goals.

Application Requirement

• Three letters of recommendation are required. Letters of recommendation must specifically address the prospective student’s ability to succeed in graduate coursework and his or her work ethic. Recommendation letters from professors are preferred, however, letters from supervisors are also acceptable.
• Résumé: The most current, professional résumé should be provided.
• Statement of goals: This is a key component of the admission review process and serves as an example of the applicant’s ability to express him or herself in writing. The goal statement must be no longer than two pages and should address the following:
  • What is your reason for pursuing graduate study in Nonprofit Management including your future goals and plans?
  • What specific areas of Nonprofit Management interest you?
  • Nonprofit sector experience is preferred, not required.
  • What makes you a special candidate for admission to this program?
• Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only

Admission to this degree is competitive; applicants meeting the minimum university and/or program application requirements are not guaranteed admission to the program.

All requested material must be submitted by the established deadline date. Materials received after the established deadline may not be considered.

This program is completely online. Students are expected to be computer literate upon entry to the program.

Application Requirement

• The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
• Three letters of recommendation are required. Letters of recommendation must specifically address the prospective student’s ability to succeed in graduate coursework and his or her work ethic. Recommendation letters from professors are preferred, however, letters from supervisors are also acceptable.
• Résumé: The most current, professional résumé should be provided.
• Statement of goals: This is a key component of the admission review process and serves as an example of the applicant’s ability to express him or herself in writing. The goal statement must be no longer than two pages and should address the following:
  • Reason for pursuing graduate study in Public Administration and Nonprofit Management, including future goals and plans. 
  • Specific areas of Public Administration and Nonprofit Management of interest. 
  • Relevant experience, paid or as a volunteer (required).
  • What makes the applicant a special candidate for admission to this limited access program.
• Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only

Admission to this dual degree option is limited; applicants meeting the minimum university and/or program application requirements are not guaranteed admission to the program.
All requested material must be submitted by the established deadline date. Materials received after the established deadline may not be considered.
Much of the coursework for this program will be online. Students are expected to be computer literate upon entry to the program and to have access to the internet.

Application Requirement

• BSN degree from an accredited institution.*
• The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
• Undergraduate Statistics course.
• RN license the state in which you practice.
• Address the following 3 items in a written essay. Total word count for all (not each) answers should be 500 words or less, double-spaced, 12 point Times New Roman font, and 1-inch margins:
  • Describe your future career plans and how the program to which you are applying will help you achieve your career goals.
  • Describe the changes you would make in your personal and professional life to ensure success in your graduate nursing education.
  • Identify one significant contemporary issue/ problem in U.S. health care and explore how members of the nursing profession can help address that issue or solve that problem.
• Curriculum Vitae should reflect prior education, recent clinical/practice accomplishments, any recent scholarly work (publications, presentations, grants, research participation), awards, scholarships, additional professional certifications, volunteer activities, and membership/leadership/activities with professional organizations and community service organizations. For recent graduates, this can include accomplishments as a student.
• Requires 3 professional recommendations.
• Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only

*Licensed RNs who have completed an AS in Nursing or diploma nursing program and Bachelor’s degree in a discipline other than nursing, please contact the College of Nursing Graduate Office at gradnurseadvisor@ucf.edu for additional options.

Before submitting your application, it is recommended that applicants call the College of Nursing Graduate Office at 407-823-2744 to schedule an appointment with an MSN adviser to discuss your goals for graduate study. It is advantageous to discuss the program before writing the required essay because the essay must address your goals for Masters-level preparation for advanced nursing practice.

Upon admission to the program students will be required to complete FDLE/FBI fingerprinting and certified background checks, and health screening. A student must be able to meet clinical partner background requirement to continue in the program.

The College of Nursing uses a student information management system, LEAP*RN (Project Concert). This database houses information regarding plans of study, clinical placements, clinical hours, logs, and evaluation data to assist in maintaining standards required for CCNE accreditation, facilitate student progression, and enhance clinical tracking. Students will need to access LEAP*RN for clinical course requirements, course evaluations, and portfolios. Upon graduation, students will continue to have no-cost access to their information. All students will be responsible for a one-time subscription of $150 per degree program payable at https://secure.projectconcert.com/ucf and due prior to registering for first semester courses. If students register for courses prior to paying the subscription, a “hold” service indicator will be placed to prevent future enrollment and other progression function

Application Requirement

• BSN degree from an accredited institution.*
• The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
• Undergraduate Statistics course.
• RN license the state in which you practice.
• Address the following 3 items in a written essay. Total word count for all (not each) answers should be 500 words or less, double-spaced, 12 point Times New Roman font, and 1-inch margins:
  • Describe your future career plans and how the program to which you are applying will help you achieve your career goals.
  • Describe the changes you would make in your personal and professional life to ensure success in your graduate nursing education.
  • Identify one significant contemporary issue/ problem in U.S. health care and explore how members of the nursing profession can help address that issue or solve that problem.
• Curriculum Vitae should reflect prior education, recent clinical/practice accomplishments, any recent scholarly work (publications, presentations, grants, research participation), awards, scholarships, additional professional certifications, volunteer activities, and membership/leadership/activities with professional organizations and community service organizations. For recent graduates, this can include accomplishments as a student.
• Requires 3 professional recommendations.
• Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only

*Licensed RNs who have completed an AS in Nursing or diploma nursing program and Bachelor’s degree in a discipline other than nursing, please contact the College of Nursing Graduate Office at gradnurseadvisor@ucf.edu for additional options.

Before submitting your application, it is recommended that applicants call the College of Nursing Graduate Office at 407-823-2744 to schedule an appointment with an MSN adviser to discuss your goals for graduate study. It is advantageous to discuss the program before writing the required essay because the essay must address your goals for Masters-level preparation for advanced nursing practice.

Upon admission to the program students will be required to complete FDLE/FBI fingerprinting and certified background checks, and health screening. A student must be able to meet clinical partner background requirement to continue in the program.

The College of Nursing uses a student information management system, LEAP*RN (Project Concert). This database houses information regarding plans of study, clinical placements, clinical hours, logs, and evaluation data to assist in maintaining standards required for CCNE accreditation, facilitate student progression, and enhance clinical tracking. Students will need to access LEAP*RN for clinical course requirements, course evaluations, and portfolios. Upon graduation, students will continue to have no-cost access to their information. All students will be responsible for a one-time subscription of $150 per degree program payable at https://secure.projectconcert.com/ucf and due prior to registering for first semester courses. If students register for courses prior to paying the subscription, a “hold” service indicator will be placed to prevent future enrollment and other progression function

Application Requirement

• BSN degree from an accredited institution.*
• Undergraduate Statistics course.
• RN license the state in which you practice.
• Address the following 3 items in a written essay. Total word count for all (not each) answers should be 500 words or less, double-spaced, 12 point Times New Roman font, and 1-inch margins:
  • Describe your future career plans and how the program to which you are applying will help you achieve your career goals.
  • Describe the changes you would make in your personal and professional life to ensure success in your graduate nursing education.
  • Identify one significant contemporary issue/ problem in U.S. health care and explore how members of the nursing profession can help address that issue or solve that problem.
• Curriculum Vitae should reflect prior education, recent clinical/practice accomplishments, any recent scholarly work (publications, presentations, grants, research participation), awards, scholarships, additional professional certifications, volunteer activities, and membership/leadership/activities with professional organizations and community service organizations. For recent graduates, this can include accomplishments as a student.
• Requires 3 professional recommendations.
• Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only

*Licensed RNs who have completed an AS in Nursing or diploma nursing program and Bachelor’s degree in a discipline other than nursing, please contact the College of Nursing Graduate Office at gradnurseadvisor@ucf.edu for additional options.

Before submitting your application, it is recommended that applicants call the College of Nursing Graduate Office at 407-823-2744 to schedule an appointment with an MSN adviser to discuss your goals for graduate study. It is advantageous to discuss the program before writing the required essay because the essay must address your goals for Masters-level preparation for advanced nursing practice.

Upon admission to the program students will be required to complete FDLE/FBI fingerprinting and certified background checks, and health screening. A student must be able to meet clinical partner background requirement to continue in the program.

The College of Nursing uses a student information management system, LEAP*RN (Project Concert). This database houses information regarding plans of study, clinical placements, clinical hours, logs, and evaluation data to assist in maintaining standards required for CCNE accreditation, facilitate student progression, and enhance clinical tracking. Students will need to access LEAP*RN for clinical course requirements, course evaluations, and portfolios. Upon graduation, students will continue to have no-cost access to their information. All students will be responsible for a one-time subscription of $150 per degree program payable at https://secure.projectconcert.com/ucf and due prior to registering for first semester courses. If students register for courses prior to paying the subscription, a “hold” service indicator will be placed to prevent future enrollment and other progression function

Application Requirement

• A bachelor’s degree in Optics, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or closely related fields.
• The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
• Personal Statement:  a brief 1 page statement about educational, research, and long-term professional career objectives.
• Three letters of recommendation.
• Résumé.
• Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only

Students with degrees in related fields may be required to take undergraduate articulation courses determined by the program director on a case-by-case basis.

Application Requirement

• A bachelor’s degree in Optics, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or closely related fields.
• The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
• Personal Statement:  a brief 1 page statement about educational, research, and long-term professional career objectives.
• Three letters of recommendation.
• Résumé.
• Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only

Students with degrees in related fields may be required to take undergraduate articulation courses determined by the program director on a case-by-case basis.

Application Requirement

• A bachelor’s degree in Optics, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or closely related fields.
• The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
• Personal Statement:  a brief 1 page statement about educational, research, and long-term professional career objectives.
• Three letters of recommendation.
• Résumé.
• Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only

Students with degrees in related fields may be required to take undergraduate articulation courses determined by the program director on a case-by-case basis.

Application Requirement

• The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
• Résumé.
• Statement of goals. The final 1-2 paragraphs of each applicant’s personal statement should make explicitly clear which research areas and faculty they have interest in working with within our program.
• Three letters of recommendation
• Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only

Note: Applicants to the MS Bridge Program that are admitted with a GPA below the minimum required may not exceed 50% of the total number of admitted MS students.

Meeting minimum UCF admission criteria does not guarantee program admission. Final admission is based on an evaluation of the applicant’s abilities, past performance, recommendations, match of this program and faculty expertise to the applicant’s career/academic goals, and the applicant’s potential for completing the degree.

Application Requirement

• A bachelor’s degree in a closely related science field such as physics, chemistry, geology, geophysics, geochemistry, atmospheric sciences biology, mathematics or planetary sciences.
• The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
• Three letters of recommendation.
• Statement of goals.
• CV or Résumé.
• Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only

Applicants interested in being considered for assistantship and fellowship opportunities should apply directly to the Physics PhD program.

Additional courses may also be required to correct any course deficiencies for those applicants without full preparation in physics and astronomy. Students should contact the graduate program director for further information.

Current students in the existing Physics graduate program wishing to switch to the Planetary Sciences track must submit a letter to the Planetary Science Graduate Committee addressed to Dr. Dan Britt. The letter should include the request to join the planetary sciences track, the student’s degree goal (Masters), the name of the student’s planetary sciences adviser, and a brief description of their expected area of research. Upon departmental approval, a Graduate Status Change Form will be submitted to the College of Graduate Studies.

Meeting minimum UCF admission criteria does not guarantee program admission. Final admission is based on the evaluation of the applicant’s abilities, past performance, recommendations, match of this program and faculty expertise to the applicant’s career/academic goals, and the applicant’s potential for completing the degree. For information on the Planetary Sciences track contact the Planetary Sciences Graduate Advisor Dr. Dan Britt at 407-823-2600 or dbritt@ucf.edu.

Application Requirement

• The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
• Three letters of reference that evaluate the applicant’s academic performance and their suitability and potential for undertaking MA level study, at least two of which were written by faculty members at the higher education institution(s) the student attended.
• A personal statement of at least 500 words identifying areas of research interest in political science, faculty with whom they would like to work, and describing the applicant’s academic and professional experiences and future career goals.
• CV/Résumé.
• Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only

Student wishing to enroll in graduate courses in political science must meet the SPSIA’s requirements for graduate status (either regular or conditional graduate status) or must hold regular graduate status in another program at UCF. Students who have not been accepted into a degree-seeking program at UCF may not enroll in political science graduate courses.

Meeting minimum UCF or SPSIA admission criteria does not guarantee program admission. Final admission is based on evaluation of the applicant’s abilities, past performance, recommendations, and the applicant’s potential for completing the degree.

Application Requirement

• The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
• Three letters of recommendation specifically for the MPA program evaluating scholarly and professional capacity. Letters from professors from the colleges/universities attended are preferred, but if that is not feasible, letters from current or past supervisors will be accepted. The recommender must address the applicant’s work ethic and ability to succeed at graduate-level academic work.
• Current professional résumé including public service experience (paid or voluntary).
• Goal Statement: The goal statement is a key component of the admission review process and serves as an example of the applicant’s ability to express himself or herself in writing. The goal statement must be no longer than two pages double-spaced (500-800 words) and should address the following:
  • Personal background and career aspirations in public service.
  • Reason for pursuing graduate study in public administration, including future career goals and plans.
  • Specific areas of public administration that interests you.
• Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only.
• All International students must meet university minimum TOEFL requirements regardless of the language in which the undergraduate program was completed.

A limited number of students who do not meet the GPA requirements may be admitted on a provisional basis. These students must demonstrate Public Administration experience and provide a clear statement of educational goals.

Application Requirement

• The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
• Three letters of recommendation specifically for the MPA/Criminal Justice MS program evaluating scholarly and professional capacity. Letters from professors from the colleges/universities attended are preferred, but if that is not feasible, letters from current or past supervisors will be accepted. The recommender must address the applicant’s work ethic and ability to succeed at graduate-level academic work.
• Current professional résumé including public service experience (paid or voluntary).
• Goal Statement: The goal statement is a key component of the admission review process and serves as an example of the applicant’s ability to express himself or herself in writing. The goal statement must be no longer than two pages double-spaced (500-800 words) and should address the following:
  • Personal background and career aspirations in public service.
  • Reason for pursuing graduate study in public administration, including future career goals and plans.
  • Specific areas of public administration that interests you.
• Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only.
• All International students must meet university minimum TOEFL requirements regardless of the language in which the undergraduate program was completed.

Admission to this degree is competitive; applicants meeting the minimum university and/or program application requirements are not guaranteed admission to the program.
All requested material must be submitted by the established deadline date. Materials received after the established deadline may not be considered.

Application Requirement

• The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
• Three letters of recommendation. Letters of recommendation must specifically address the applicant’s ability to succeed in graduate coursework and his or her work ethic. Recommendation letters from professors are preferred, however, letters from supervisors are also acceptable.
• Résumé: The most current, professional resume should be provided.
• Statement of goals: This is a key component of the admission review process and serves as an example of the applicant’s ability to express him or herself in writing. The goal statement must be no longer than two pages and should address the following:
  • Reason for pursuing graduate study in Public Administration and Nonprofit Management, including future goals and plans.
  • Specific areas of Nonprofit Management and Public Administration of interest.
  • Relevant experience, paid or as a volunteer
• Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only.
• All International students must meet university minimum TOEFL requirements regardless of the language in which the undergraduate program was completed.

Admission to this dual degree track is competitive; applicants meeting the minimum university and/or program application requirements are not guaranteed admission to the program.

All requested material must be submitted by the established deadline date. Material received after the established deadline may not be considered.

Students are expected to be computer literate upon entry to the program or are expected to obtain these skills immediately upon admission to the program.

Application Requirement

• The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
• Three letters of recommendation specifically for the MPP program evaluating scholarly and professional capacity. Letters from professors from the colleges/universities attended are preferred, but if that is not feasible, letters from current or past supervisors will be accepted. The recommender must address the applicant’s work ethic and ability to succeed at graduate-level academic work.
• Current professional résumé including public service experience (paid or voluntary).
• Goal Statement: The goal statement is a key component of the admission review process and serves as an example of the applicant’s ability to express himself or herself in writing. The goal statement must be no longer than two pages double-spaced (500-800 words) and should address the following:
  • Personal background and career aspirations in public policy or public service.
  • Reason for pursuing graduate study in public policy, including future career goals and plans.
  • Specific areas of public policy that interests you.
• Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only.
• All International students must meet university minimum TOEFL requirements regardless of the language in which the undergraduate program was completed.

A limited number of students who do not meet the GPA requirements may be admitted on a provisional basis. These students must demonstrate public policy or public administration experience and provide a clear goal statement.

Application Requirement

• The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
• Résumé or CV
• Goal Statement
• Possess or be fully eligible for a professional teaching certificate in one or more other teacher certification specializations in Florida.
• Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only

The MS in Real Estate program is taught at the UCF Downtown Campus in downtown Orlando

Application Requirement

• The GRE/GMAT is not required for admission to this program.
• Current Résumé.
• Prepare a goal statement that answers the following questions. Please limit to 1000 words.
• Recommendations. Provide three email addresses of recommenders in your application from professional sources. One recommendation must be from a current or previous supervisor.
• Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only. Please request that your official transcripts be sent to UCF along with your transcript evaluation.
• If your native language is not English and you do not have a degree from a U.S. institution or English instruction institution, you will be required to submit a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score or an IELTS English Language Test score.  For TOEFL a minimum score of 577 paper-based; 233 computer-based; or 91 Internet-based. For IELTS a minimum score of 7.0 is required. For more information on exams and locations, go to www.ets.org/toefl.

Review Process. Your application will be reviewed once all required documents are received. Assuming you meet our admission requirements, you will be contacted to schedule an interview. Admission decisions are made after the interview and review process are complete.

Early application tuition discounts are available for this program. For application and tuition discount details, view our Graduate Admissions page.

Note: This program has a non-traditional tuition and fee structure. For more information on program cost, visit https://studentaccounts.ucf.edu/tf-prof-ms-real-estate/.

Application Requirement

• The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
• Three letters of recommendation specifically for the MRA program. Letters of recommendation should be from professors, researchers, or professional research administrators who can attest to the applicant’s ability to succeed in graduate coursework and his or her work ethic.
• Résumé: The most current, professional resume should be provided.
• Statement of goals: The goal statement is a key component of the admission review process and serves as an example of the applicant’s ability to express him or herself in writing. The goal statement must be single-spaced, one-inch margins, and no longer than two pages (500-800 words). Applicant must address each item listed below when completing the goal statement:
  • Reason for pursuing graduate study in research administration, including future goals and plans.
  • Topics or areas of special interest in research administration.
  • Expectations of the graduate program.
  • What the applicant will bring to the program that would make him or her a special candidate for admission to this limited access program.
• Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only
• All International students must meet university minimum TOEFL requirements regardless of the language in which the undergraduate program was completed.

This program does not accept State Employee Waivers.

Admission to this program is limited. The Master in Research Administration is a highly competitive program that admits one cohort annually in the fall semester and one cohort in the spring semester. Applicants are encouraged to apply early to this program because once the cohort reaches capacity for an entering class, admissions will be closed for that academic year.

All requested material must be submitted by the established deadline date. Materials received after the established deadline may not be considered.

Students are expected to be computer literate upon entry to the program. This program is completely online, so computer skills and computer internet access are necessary to take the courses.

Note: This program has a non-traditional tuition and fee structure. For more information on program cost, visit https://studentaccounts.ucf.edu/tf-masterresearchadmin/.

Application Requirement

• The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
• Resume
• Goal Statement
• Evidence of eligibility for a professional teaching certificate in Florida in related area and/or sustained teaching experience within schools/colleges (approved by track coordinator).
• Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only

Application Requirement

• The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
• Resume
• Goal Statement
• Evidence of eligibility for a professional teaching certificate in Florida in related area and/or sustained teaching experience within schools/colleges (approved by track coordinator).
• Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only

Application Requirement

• The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
• Resume
• Goal Statement
• Evidence of eligibility for a professional teaching certificate in Florida in related area and/or sustained teaching experience within schools/colleges (approved by track coordinator).
• Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only

Application Requirement

• The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
• Resume
• Goal Statement
• Evidence of eligibility for a professional teaching certificate in Florida in related area and/or sustained teaching experience within schools/colleges (approved by track coordinator).
• Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only

Application Requirement

• The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
• Resume
• Goal Statement
• Evidence of eligibility for a professional teaching certificate in Florida in related area and/or sustained teaching experience within schools/colleges (approved by track coordinator).
• Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only

Advanced Standing To be considered for advanced standing admission, applicants must have a baccalaureate degree in Social Work from a CSWE-accredited program and demonstrate the academic potential and professional maturity to meet the demands of the program with a 3.3 GPA in their last 60 credits. Previous baccalaureate course work that received at least a “B-” will be reviewed to ensure content equivalency. In advanced standing admission, a maximum of 30 foundation level credits may be waived based on the content equivalency to meet foundation year MSW requirements, which consist of courses in human behavior and the social environment, policy, research, social work practice, and social work field placement. To be considered for advanced standing admission, the bachelor’s degree must have been completed within six years of the time of initial enrollment in the master’s program.

Application Requirement

• Successful completion (with a grade of C or higher) of at least one course in each of the following areas:
  
  • Humanities (examples: fine arts, history, languages, literature, philosophy, or religion)
  • Physical and Biological Sciences (examples: biology, chemistry, anatomy, or physiology)
  • Mathematics (examples: calculus, college algebra, computer science, or statistics)
  • Social Sciences (examples: anthropology, economics, ethnic studies, gender studies, human development, international relations, political science, psychology, social work, or sociology)
• The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
• Up to date résumé
• Three current letters of recommendation that have been written within the last academic year. Letters from co-workers, colleagues, mentors, friends, family members, clergy, etc. will not be considered. Please submit your application even if you do not have your letters of recommendation. These letters can be attached to your application once they have been received, but they still must be submitted by the application deadline.
  
  • Academic: A professor from a previously attended college/university who taught you in a course. Letters from Field Seminar Instructors will not be accepted as academic letters. Recommendations from full-time faculty are strongly encouraged. Letters from advisors will not be considered unless indicated that they also taught you as a student.
  • Employment: Letter from immediate supervisor of either volunteer or paid work experience.
  • Field: An agency field instructor or an agency field task supervisor who has directly supervised the applicant in a social work field internship setting.
• Professional statement. Applicants must answer the following questions within 3-6 pages. Please use headings for each question.
  
  • Without disclosing personal information, what are the reasons and experiences that led you to choose social work as a profession?
  • What are your social work career interests?
  • What are your personal strengths that you can bring to this profession? How have these strengths been demonstrated in the past?
  • Where do you see yourself 10 years from now in the field of social work?
  • What major social issue do you think that professional social workers should be concerned with? What is the role of social work in relation to this issue?
  • As a social worker, you will be expected to practice ethically according to the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics. This includes working with diverse populations and clients whose values and beliefs may differ from your own. How will you incorporate and uphold the NASW Code of Ethics into your work with diverse populations?
  • The MSW program requires students to complete a clinical (600 hours) internship concurrent with their coursework. Evening (after 5:00 p.m.) and weekend placements are extremely limited. The School of Social Work is under no obligation to provide such placements. Given the above considerations, please tell us how you plan to balance your internship hours with your coursework and personal obligations. Tell us about any challenges you may have and how you plan to overcome them.
• Writing sample. Applicants must submit an individually authored research paper or literature review written for any class in their undergraduate studies, preferably one that is related to social work. Group papers will not be accepted. The paper should be 5-10 pages in length, contain citations, and a reference list in APA format, and will be used to evaluate the applicant’s ability to write professionally. The applicant must be the
• sole author of this paper. Submissions of papers where the applicant is co-author will not be considered. Interviews, book reviews, movie reviews, case notes, client assessments, and case studies will not be considered. If the applicant does not have an academic paper, then they must write a 5-10 page paper in APA format that addresses any social issue related to social work.
• Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only.

Note: This program has a non-traditional tuition and fee structure. For more information on program cost, visit https://studentaccounts.ucf.edu/tf-online-master-social-work/.

Application Requirement

• Successful completion (with a grade of C or higher) of at least one course in each of the following areas:
  
  • Humanities (examples: fine arts, history, languages, literature, philosophy, or religion)
  • Physical and Biological Sciences (examples: biology, chemistry, anatomy, or physiology)
  • Mathematics (examples: calculus, college algebra, computer science, or statistics)
  • Social Sciences (examples: anthropology, economics, ethnic studies, gender studies, human development, international relations, political science, psychology, social work, or sociology)
• The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
• Up to date résumé
• Three current letters of recommendation that have been written within the last academic year. Letters from co-workers, colleagues, mentors, friends, family members, clergy, etc. will not be considered. Please submit your application even if you do not have your letters of recommendation. These letters can be attached to your application once they have been received, but they still must be submitted by the application deadline.
  
  • Academic: A professor from a previously attended college/university who taught you in a course. Letters from Field Seminar Instructors will not be accepted as academic letters. Recommendations from full-time faculty are strongly encouraged. Letters from advisors will not be considered unless indicated that they also taught you as a student.
  • Employment: Letter from immediate supervisor of either volunteer or paid work experience.
  • Third recommendation: A second academic or employment-based recommendation should be submitted for the third recommendation.
• Professional statement. Applicants must answer the following questions within 3-6 pages. Please use headings for each question.
  
  • Without disclosing personal information, what are the reasons and experiences that led you to choose social work as a profession?
  • What are your social work career interests?
  • What are your personal strengths that you can bring to this profession? How have these strengths been demonstrated in the past?
  • Where do you see yourself 10 years from now in the field of social work?
  • What major social issue do you think that professional social workers should be concerned with? What is the role of social work in relation to this issue?
  • As a social worker, you will be expected to practice ethically according to the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics. This includes working with diverse populations and clients whose values and beliefs may differ from your own. How will you incorporate and uphold the NASW Code of Ethics into your work with diverse populations?
  • The MSW program requires students to complete a clinical (600 hours) internship concurrent with their coursework. Evening (after 5:00 p.m.) and weekend placements are extremely limited. The School of Social Work is under no obligation to provide such placements. Given the above considerations, please tell us how you plan to balance your internship hours with your coursework and personal obligations. Tell us about any challenges you may have and how you plan to overcome them.
• Writing sample. Applicants must submit an individually authored research paper or literature review written for any class in their undergraduate studies, preferably one that is related to social work. Group papers will not be accepted. The paper should be 5-10 pages in length, contain citations, and a reference list in APA format, and will be used to evaluate the applicant’s ability to write professionally. The applicant must be the sole author of this paper. Submissions of papers where the applicant is co-author will not be considered. Interviews, book reviews, movie reviews, case notes, client assessments, and case studies will not be considered. If the applicant does not have an academic paper, then they must write a 5-10 page paper in APA format that addresses any social issue related to social work.
• Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only.

Note: This program has a non-traditional tuition and fee structure. For more information on program cost, visit https://studentaccounts.ucf.edu/tf-online-master-social-work/.

Advanced Standing To be considered for advanced standing admission, applicants must have a baccalaureate degree in Social Work from a CSWE-accredited program and demonstrate the academic potential and professional maturity to meet the demands of the program with a 3.3 GPA in their last 60 credits. Previous baccalaureate course work that received at least a “B-” will be reviewed to ensure content equivalency. In advanced standing admission, a maximum of 30 foundation level credits may be waived based on the content equivalency to meet foundation year MSW requirements, which consist of courses in human behavior and the social environment, policy, research, social work practice, and social work field placement. To be considered for advanced standing admission, the bachelor’s degree must have been completed within six years of the time of initial enrollment in the master’s program.

Application Requirement

• Successful completion (with a grade of C or higher) of at least one course in each of the following categories:
  
  • Humanities (examples: fine arts, history, languages, literature, philosophy, or religion);
  • Physical and Biological Sciences (examples: biology, chemistry, anatomy, or physiology)
  • Mathematics (examples: calculus, college algebra, computer science, or statistics);
  • Social Sciences (examples: anthropology, economics, ethnic studies, gender studies, human development, international relations, political science, psychology, social work, or sociology)
• The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
• Up-to-date résumé
• Video Essay
• Three letters of recommendation that must have been written within the last academic year. Letters from co-workers, colleagues, mentors, friends, family members, clergy, etc. WILL NOT be considered. Please submit your application even if you do not have your letters of recommendation. These letters can be attached to your application once they have been received, but they still must be submitted by the application deadline. Applicants must provide a letter of recommendation from each of the following:
  
  • Academic: A professor from a previously attended college/university who taught you in a course. Letters from Field Seminar Instructors are NOT accepted as an academic letter. Recommendations from full-time faculty are strongly encouraged. For applicants who have been out of college for five or more years, the applicant may substitute an employment-based recommendation. Letters from advisors will not be considered unless indicated that they also taught you as a student. Letters from Teacher Assistants are NOT accepted.
  • Field: An agency field task supervisor who has directly supervised the applicant in a social work field internship setting.
  • Employment: Either volunteer or paid employment immediate supervisor.
• Professional statement. Applicants must answer the following questions within 3-6 pages. Please use headings for each question.
  
  • Without disclosing personal information, what are the reasons and experiences that led you to choose social work as a profession?
  • What are your social work career interests?
  • What are your personal strengths that you can bring to this profession? How have these strengths been demonstrated in the past?
  • Where do you see yourself 10 years from now in the field of social work?
  • What major social issue do you think that professional social workers should be concerned with? What is the role of social work in relation to this issue?
  • As a social worker, you will be expected to practice ethically according to the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics. This includes working with diverse populations and clients whose values and beliefs may differ from your own. How will you incorporate and uphold the NASW Code of Ethics into your work with diverse populations?
  • The MSW program requires students to complete a clinical (600 hours) internship concurrent with their coursework. Evening (after 5:00 p.m.) and weekend placements are extremely limited. The School of Social Work is under no obligation to provide such placements. Given the above considerations, please tell us how you plan to balance your internship hours with your coursework and personal obligations. Tell us about any challenges you may have and how you plan to overcome them.
• Writing sample. Applicants must submit an individually authored research paper or literature review written for any class in their undergraduate studies, preferably one that is related to social work. Group papers will not be accepted. The paper should be 5-10 pages in length, contain citations, and a reference list in APA format, and will be used to evaluate the applicant’s ability to write professionally. The applicant must be the sole author of this paper. Submissions of papers where the applicant is co-author will not be considered. Interviews, book reviews, movie reviews, case notes, client assessments, and case studies will not be considered. If the applicant does not have an academic paper, then they must write a 5-10 page paper in APA format that addresses any social issue related to social work.
• Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only.

Application Requirement

• Successful completion (with a grade of C or higher) of at least one course in each of the following categories:
  
  • Humanities (examples: fine arts, history, languages, literature, philosophy, or religion);
  • Physical and Biological Sciences (examples: biology, chemistry, anatomy, or physiology)
  • Mathematics (examples: calculus, college algebra, computer science, or statistics);
  • Social Sciences (examples: anthropology, economics, ethnic studies, gender studies, human development, international relations, political science, psychology, social work, or sociology)
• The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
• Up-to-date résumé
• Video Essay
• Three letters of recommendation that must have been written within the last academic year. Letters from co-workers, colleagues, mentors, friends, family members, clergy, etc. WILL NOT be considered. Please submit your application even if you do not have your letters of recommendation. These letters can be attached to your application once they have been received, but they still must be submitted by the application deadline. Applicants must provide a letter of recommendation from each of the following:
  
  • Academic: A professor from a previously attended college/university who taught you in a course. Letters from Field Seminar Instructors are NOT accepted as an academic letter. Recommendations from full-time faculty are strongly encouraged. For applicants who have been out of college for five or more years, the applicant may substitute an employment-based recommendation. Letters from advisors will not be considered unless indicated that they also taught you as a student. Letters from Teacher Assistants are NOT accepted.
  • Field: An agency field task supervisor who has directly supervised the applicant in a social work field internship setting.
  • Employment: Either volunteer or paid employment immediate supervisor.
• Professional statement. Applicants must answer the following questions within 3-6 pages. Please use headings for each question.
  
  • Without disclosing personal information, what are the reasons and experiences that led you to choose social work as a profession?
  • What are your social work career interests?
  • What are your personal strengths that you can bring to this profession? How have these strengths been demonstrated in the past?
  • Where do you see yourself 10 years from now in the field of social work?
  • What major social issue do you think that professional social workers should be concerned with? What is the role of social work in relation to this issue?
  • As a social worker, you will be expected to practice ethically according to the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics. This includes working with diverse populations and clients whose values and beliefs may differ from your own. How will you incorporate and uphold the NASW Code of Ethics into your work with diverse populations?
  • The MSW program requires students to complete a clinical (600 hours) internship concurrent with their coursework. Evening (after 5:00 p.m.) and weekend placements are extremely limited. The School of Social Work is under no obligation to provide such placements. Given the above considerations, please tell us how you plan to balance your internship hours with your coursework and personal obligations. Tell us about any challenges you may have and how you plan to overcome them.
• Writing sample. Applicants must submit an individually authored research paper or literature review written for any class in their undergraduate studies, preferably one that is related to social work. Group papers will not be accepted. The paper should be 5-10 pages in length, contain citations, and a reference list in APA format, and will be used to evaluate the applicant’s ability to write professionally. The applicant must be the sole author of this paper. Submissions of papers where the applicant is co-author will not be considered. Interviews, book reviews, movie reviews, case notes, client assessments, and case studies will not be considered. If the applicant does not have an academic paper, then they must write a 5-10 page paper in APA format that addresses any social issue related to social work.
• Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only.

Advanced Standing To be considered for advanced standing admission, applicants must have a baccalaureate degree in Social Work from a CSWE-accredited program and demonstrate the academic potential and professional maturity to meet the demands of the program with a 3.3 GPA in their last 60 credits. Previous baccalaureate course work that received at least a “B-” will be reviewed to ensure content equivalency. In advanced standing admission, a maximum of 30 foundation level credits may be waived based on the content equivalency to meet foundation year MSW requirements, which consist of courses in human behavior and the social environment, policy, research, social work practice, and social work field placement. To be considered for advanced standing admission, the bachelor’s degree must have been completed within six years of the time of initial enrollment in the master’s program.

Application Requirement

• Successful completion (with a grade of C or higher) of at least one course in each of the following categories:
  
  • Humanities (examples: fine arts, history, languages, literature, philosophy, or religion);
  • Physical and Biological Sciences (examples: biology, chemistry, anatomy, or physiology)
  • Mathematics (examples: calculus, college algebra, computer science, or statistics);
  • Social Sciences (examples: anthropology, economics, ethnic studies, gender studies, human development, international relations, political science, psychology, social work, or sociology)
• The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
• Up-to-date résumé
• Video Essay
• Three letters of recommendation that must have been written within the last academic year. Letters from co-workers, colleagues, mentors, friends, family members, clergy, etc. WILL NOT be considered. Please submit your application even if you do not have your letters of recommendation. These letters can be attached to your application once they have been received, but they still must be submitted by the application deadline. Applicants must provide a letter of recommendation from each of the following:
  
  • Academic: A professor from a previously attended college/university who taught you in a course. Letters from Field Seminar Instructors are NOT accepted as an academic letter. Recommendations from full-time faculty are strongly encouraged. For applicants who have been out of college for five or more years, the applicant may substitute an employment-based recommendation. Letters from advisors will not be considered unless indicated that they also taught you as a student. Letters from Teacher Assistants are NOT accepted.
  • Field: An agency field task supervisor who has directly supervised the applicant in a social work field internship setting.
  • Employment: Either volunteer or paid employment immediate supervisor.
• Professional statement. Applicants must answer the following questions within 3-6 pages. Please use headings for each question.
  
  • Without disclosing personal information, what are the reasons and experiences that led you to choose social work as a profession?
  • What are your social work career interests?
  • What are your personal strengths that you can bring to this profession? How have these strengths been demonstrated in the past?
  • Where do you see yourself 10 years from now in the field of social work?
  • What major social issue do you think that professional social workers should be concerned with? What is the role of social work in relation to this issue?
  • As a social worker, you will be expected to practice ethically according to the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics. This includes working with diverse populations and clients whose values and beliefs may differ from your own. How will you incorporate and uphold the NASW Code of Ethics into your work with diverse populations?
  • The MSW program requires students to complete a clinical (600 hours) internship concurrent with their coursework. Evening (after 5:00 p.m.) and weekend placements are extremely limited. The School of Social Work is under no obligation to provide such placements. Given the above considerations, please tell us how you plan to balance your internship hours with your coursework and personal obligations. Tell us about any challenges you may have and how you plan to overcome them.
• Writing sample. Applicants must submit an individually authored research paper or literature review written for any class in their undergraduate studies, preferably one that is related to social work. Group papers will not be accepted. The paper should be 5-10 pages in length, contain citations, and a reference list in APA format, and will be used to evaluate the applicant’s ability to write professionally. The applicant must be the sole author of this paper. Submissions of papers where the applicant is co-author will not be considered. Interviews, book reviews, movie reviews, case notes, client assessments, and case studies will not be considered. If the applicant does not have an academic paper, then they must write a 5-10 page paper in APA format that addresses any social issue related to social work.
• Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only.

Application Requirement

• Successful completion (with a grade of C or higher) of at least one course in each of the following categories:
  • Humanities (examples: fine arts, history, languages, literature, philosophy, or religion);
  • Physical and Biological Sciences (examples: biology, chemistry, anatomy, or physiology)
  • Mathematics (examples: calculus, college algebra, computer science, or statistics);
  • Social Sciences (examples: anthropology, economics, ethnic studies, gender studies, human development, international relations, political science, psychology, social work, or sociology)
• The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
• Up-to-date résumé
• Video Essay
• Three letters of recommendation that must have been written within the last academic year. Letters from co-workers, colleagues, mentors, friends, family members, clergy, etc. WILL NOT be considered. Please submit your application even if you do not have your letters of recommendation. These letters can be attached to your application once they have been received, but they still must be submitted by the application deadline. Applicants must provide a letter of recommendation from each of the following:
  • Academic: A professor from a previously attended college/university who taught you in a course. Letters from Field Seminar Instructors are NOT accepted as an academic letter. Recommendations from full-time faculty are strongly encouraged. For applicants who have been out of college for five or more years, the applicant may substitute an employment-based recommendation. Letters from advisors will not be considered unless indicated that they also taught you as a student. Letters from Teacher Assistants are NOT accepted.
  • Field: An agency field task supervisor who has directly supervised the applicant in a social work field internship setting.
  • Employment: Either volunteer or paid employment immediate supervisor.
• Professional statement. Applicants must answer the following questions within 3-6 pages. Please use headings for each question.
  • Without disclosing personal information, what are the reasons and experiences that led you to choose social work as a profession?
  • What are your social work career interests?
  • What are your personal strengths that you can bring to this profession? How have these strengths been demonstrated in the past?
  • Where do you see yourself 10 years from now in the field of social work?
  • What major social issue do you think that professional social workers should be concerned with? What is the role of social work in relation to this issue?
  • As a social worker, you will be expected to practice ethically according to the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics. This includes working with diverse populations and clients whose values and beliefs may differ from your own. How will you incorporate and uphold the NASW Code of Ethics into your work with diverse populations?
  • The MSW program requires students to complete a clinical (600 hours) internship concurrent with their coursework. Evening (after 5:00 p.m.) and weekend placements are extremely limited. The School of Social Work is under no obligation to provide such placements. Given the above considerations, please tell us how you plan to balance your internship hours with your coursework and personal obligations. Tell us about any challenges you may have and how you plan to overcome them.
• Writing sample. Applicants must submit an individually authored research paper or literature review written for any class in their undergraduate studies, preferably one that is related to social work. Group papers will not be accepted. The paper should be 5-10 pages in length, contain citations, and a reference list in APA format, and will be used to evaluate the applicant’s ability to write professionally. The applicant must be the sole author of this paper. Submissions of papers where the applicant is co-author will not be considered. Interviews, book reviews, movie reviews, case notes, client assessments, and case studies will not be considered. If the applicant does not have an academic paper, then they must write a 5-10 page paper in APA format that addresses any social issue related to social work.
• Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only.

Application Requirement

• The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
• Three letters of recommendation, including at least two from academic sources familiar with the applicant’s academic abilities.
• A personal statement of 250-500 words identifying areas of research interest as it connected to thematic areas of UCF Sociology, faculty with whom they would like to work, and describing the applicant’s academic and professional experience and goals.
• Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only.

The applicant’s records will be reviewed on an individual basis for academic deficiencies and evaluated to assess their potential for success in the program. Supplemental course work may be recommended.

Meeting minimum UCF admission criteria does not guarantee program admission. Final admission is based on evaluation of the applicant’s abilities, past performance, recommendations, match of this program to the applicant’s career/academic goals, and the applicant’s potential for completing the degree. Note also that there is no automatic connection between acceptance as a non-degree-seeking student and acceptance into this degree-granting program. Consult the graduate program director whenever questions arise.

Application Requirement

• The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
• Three letters of recommendation, including at least two from academic sources familiar with the applicant’s academic abilities.
• A personal statement of 250-500 words identifying areas of research interest as it connected to thematic areas of UCF Sociology, faculty with whom they would like to work, and describing the applicant’s academic and professional experience and goals.
• Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only.

The applicant’s records will be reviewed on an individual basis for academic deficiencies and evaluated to assess their potential for success in the program. Supplemental course work may be recommended.

Meeting minimum UCF admission criteria does not guarantee program admission. Final admission is based on evaluation of the applicant’s abilities, past performance, recommendations, match of this program to the applicant’s career/academic goals, and the applicant’s potential for completing the degree. Note also that there is no automatic connection between acceptance as a non-degree-seeking student and acceptance into this degree-granting program. Consult the graduate program director whenever questions arise.

Application Requirement

• The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
• Three letters of recommendation, including at least two from academic sources familiar with the applicant’s academic abilities.
• A personal statement of 250-500 words identifying areas of research interest as it connected to thematic areas of UCF Sociology, faculty with whom they would like to work, and describing the applicant’s academic and professional experience and goals.
• Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only.

The applicant’s records will be reviewed on an individual basis for academic deficiencies and evaluated to assess their potential for success in the program. Supplemental course work may be recommended.

Meeting minimum UCF admission criteria does not guarantee program admission. Final admission is based on evaluation of the applicant’s abilities, past performance, recommendations, match of this program to the applicant’s career/academic goals, and the applicant’s potential for completing the degree. Note also that there is no automatic connection between acceptance as a non-degree-seeking student and acceptance into this degree-granting program. Consult the graduate program director whenever questions arise.

Application Requirement

• A bachelor’s degree in Spanish or a related field.
• The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
• Three letters of recommendation.
• Writing sample written in Spanish on a topic of literature or linguistics of the Spanish-speaking world, including Hispanics in the USA
• Interview with the Spanish MA Program Director.
• Approval by the Graduate Committee of the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures.
• Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only

Application information is also available at mll.cah.ucf.edu/graduate/spanish.php.

Prospective students are expected to have read widely in Hispanic literature/linguistics and to be competent in understanding, reading, and writing Spanish. They should also be familiar with the vocabularies of literary criticism and grammar.

Meeting minimum UCF admission criteria does not guarantee program admission. Final admission is based on the evaluation of the applicant’s abilities, past performance, recommendations, match of this program and faculty expertise to the applicant’s career/academic goals, and the applicant’s potential for completing the degree.

Application Requirement

• Official, competitive GMAT or GRE score taken within the last five years.
• Three professional letters of recommendation.
• Essay (for details, see https://business.ucf.edu/degree/masters-sports-business-management-msbm/)
• Résumé.
• Video Essay
• All finalists will be required to have an in-person interview; the only exception shall be for prospective international students who will be permitted to have a Skype interview.
• A computer-based score of 233 (or 91 internet-based score) on the Test of English as a Foreign language (TOEFL) if an applicant is from a country where English is not the official language, or if an applicant’s degree is not from an accredited U.S. institution, or if an applicant did not earn a degree in a country where English is the only official language or a university where English is the only official language of instruction. Although we prefer the TOEFL, we will accept IELTS scores of 7.0.
• Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only.

We admit students based on their total package of academic success, professional and community service experience, commitment to teamwork, and other factors that show the admissions committee if the applicant is a good fit for the DeVos program.

Application Requirement

• Official, competitive GRE or GMAT score taken within the last five years.
• Résumé.
• 3 Letters of Recommendation

Applicants not qualified for regular graduate status may be initially admitted to the university in non-degree-seeking status and later admitted to regular status once all deficiencies have been eliminated, although only nine hours of graduate course work taken as a non-degree-seeking student can count toward a graduate degree.

Meeting minimum UCF admission criteria does not guarantee program admission. Final admission is based on evaluation of the applicant’s abilities, past performance, recommendations, match of this program and faculty expertise to the applicant’s career/academic goals, and the applicant’s potential for completing the degree.

Application Requirement

• Official, competitive GRE or GMAT score taken within the last five years.
• Résumé.
• 3 Letters of Recommendation

Applicants not qualified for regular graduate status may be initially admitted to the university in non-degree-seeking status and later admitted to regular status once all deficiencies have been eliminated, although only nine hours of graduate course work taken as a non-degree-seeking student can count toward a graduate degree.

Meeting minimum UCF admission criteria does not guarantee program admission. Final admission is based on evaluation of the applicant’s abilities, past performance, recommendations, match of this program and faculty expertise to the applicant’s career/academic goals, and the applicant’s potential for completing the degree.

Application Requirement

• The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
• Resume or Curriculum Vita
• Goal statement
  • The goal statement should discuss all relevant professional background and any previous research and/or teaching experience. The statement should explain the motivation behind the pursuit of an MSSE. Future educational and career goals after the completion of the applicant’s master study should be discussed.
  • If the applicant is interested in completing a Master thesis, then the applicant must clearly describe the particular area of research interest. The applicant should identify at least one UCF faculty member who shares a similar research focus and is believed to be best suited to serve as a potential thesis advisor. 
  • The goal statement should between 500 and 1,000 words.
• Two letters of recommendation
  • The letters of recommendation should be from faculty members, university administrators, and employers with a supervisory role of the applicant. The letters, which must be current to the application and must not be for another degree program, should address the educational and career goals of the applicant. The letter writers should also know the applicant well enough to discuss the applicant’s capacity to perform, excel and succeed in a graduate program. Letters for Master’s thesis students must discuss the applicant’s ability to perform graduate-level research.
• Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only.

Faculty members may choose to conduct face-to-face or telephone interviews before accepting an applicant into their research program.

Application Requirement

• The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
• Resume
• Goal Statement
• Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only.

Application Requirement

• The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
• Resume
• Goal Statement
• Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only.

Application Requirement

• The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
• Resume
• Goal Statement
• Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only.

Application Requirement

• The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
• Resume
• Goal Statement
• Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only.

Application Requirement

• The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
• Resume
• Goal Statement
• Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only.

Application Requirement

• The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
• Resume
• Goal Statement
• Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only.

Application Requirement

• The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
• Resume
• Goal Statement
• Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only.

Application Requirement

• The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
• Resume
• Goal Statement
• Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only.

Application Requirement

• The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
• Resume
• Goal Statement
• Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only.

Application Requirement

• The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
• Resume
• Goal Statement
• Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only.

Application Requirement

• The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
• Two letters of recommendation
• Resume
• Background questionnaire
• Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only

Admission to the UCF MATESOL program is competitive, and meeting minimum UCF admission criteria does not guarantee program admission. Final admission is based on evaluation of the applicant’s abilities, past performance, recommendations, match of this program and faculty expertise to the applicant’s career/academic goals, and the applicant’s potential for completing the degree. We strongly recommend that applicants submit their applications and all materials well before the published due dates.

Application Requirement

• BA or BFA in Theatre or equivalent. Students applying for entrance into the MA program must have successfully completed the following undergraduate courses or their equivalent: Script Analysis or Play Analysis, Theatre History or Dramatic Literature, Directing I.
• A 3.0 Theatre GPA.
• The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
• An interview is required.
• 5-10 page academic paper.
• Goals statement.
• Three letters of recommendation.
• Complete the general entrance prerequisites.
• Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only

General Entrance Prerequisites—Students applying for entrance into the MA program must have successfully completed the following undergraduate courses or their equivalent: Script Analysis or Play Analysis, Theatre History or Dramatic Literature, Directing I.

Each student entering the program must be approved by the Graduate Committee of the Department of Theatre in the School of Performing Arts.

Application Requirement

• A 3.0 Theatre GPA in previous study
• The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
• An essay stating applicant’s academic and professional goals.
• Résumé.
• Three letters of recommendation.
• An audition.
• Interview.
• Complete the general entrance and area-specific undergraduate prerequisites or their equivalents.
• Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only
• MFA Acting applicants are required to participate in an interview and perform two contrasting monologues.

Auditions, Portfolio, and Interview Requirements: For more details about these requirements, contact the Theatre Department at theatre.cah.ucf.edu.

General Entrance and Area Specific Prerequisites -Students applying for entrance into the MFA Programs must have successfully completed the following undergraduate courses or their equivalent:

• Acting – Script Analysis or Play Analysis, Theatre History or Dramatic Literature, Stage Voice, Stage Movement, Acting
• Musical Theatre -Fundamentals of Music, Acting I, Acting II, Musical Theatre Voice I, Musical Theatre Voice II are all recommended.
• Design -Script Analysis or Play Analysis, Directing I, Theatre History I and II, Dramatic Literature I and II, Stagecraft I, Stagecraft II, Theatre Drafting, 2D CADD, Scene Design I, Lighting Design I, Costume Construction, Costume Design I.
• Theatre for Young Audiences -Script Analysis or Play Analysis, Directing I, Theatre History or Dramatic Literature, as well as experience in some area of theatre and/or education.

Meeting minimum UCF admission criteria does not guarantee program admission. Final admission is based on the evaluation of the applicant’s abilities, past performance, recommendations, match of this program and faculty expertise to the applicant’s career/academic goals, and the applicant’s potential for completing the degree.

No part-time students will be admitted into the MFA program.

Application Requirement

• A Bachelor’s degree (BFA, BA, BS).
• A 3.0 GPA.
• The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
• A 500-750 word statement of interest.
• Three letters of recommendation.
• Portfolio comprised of visual art and design or creative written work. Work may be submitted in the video, digital images of artwork or writing samples. Consult the admissions committee if there are questions regarding format and appropriate submissions.
• Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only

For more details about these requirements, contact the School of Performing Arts at https://performingarts.cah.ucf.edu

General Entrance and Area Specific Prerequisites -Students applying for entrance into the MFA Programs must have successfully completed a regionally accredited bachelor’s degree program. Concentration or experience in the visual, written, or performing arts is preferred.

Meeting minimum UCF admission criteria does not guarantee program admission. Final admission is based on evaluation of the applicant’s abilities, past performance, recommendations, match of this program and faculty expertise to the applicant’s career/academic goals, and the applicant’s potential for completing the degree.

Application Requirement

• The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
• A statement of interest.
• Three letters of recommendation from former professors and/or professional individuals.
• Resume.
• Portfolio comprised of visual art and design or creative written work. 
• Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only

Application Requirement

• The GRE/GMAT is not required
• A goal statement. This is your opportunity to outline in 500 words why you wish to join the program, what you think you will contribute to the program, and how you feel the program will enhance you both personally and professionally in the future.
• Updated résumé.
• Three letters of recommendation.
• Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only.
• A computer-based TOEFL score of 220 or 80 on the internet-based TOEFL is required if an applicant is from a country where English is not the official language, or if an applicant’s degree is not from an accredited U.S. institution, or if an applicant did not earn a degree in a country where English is the official language or a university where English is the official language of instruction. Although we prefer the TOEFL, we will accept IELTS scores of 6.5.

Application Requirement

• The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
• Two letters of recommendation evaluating scholarly and professional capacity. Letters from professors from the colleges/universities attended are preferred, but if that is not feasible, letters from current or past supervisors will be accepted. The recommender must address your work ethic and ability to succeed at graduate-level academic work.
• Current professional résumé including experience in the field (paid or voluntary).
• Goal Statement: The goal statement is a key component of the admission review process and serves as an example of the applicant’s ability to express himself or herself in writing. The goal statement must be no longer than two pages double-spaced (500-800 words) and should address the following: Personal background and career aspirations in urban and regional planning. Reason for pursuing graduate study in urban and regional planning, including future career goals and plans. Specific areas of the urban and regional planning of interest to the applicant.
• Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only.
• All International students must meet university minimum TOEFL score requirements regardless of the language in which the undergraduate program was completed.
• A limited number of students who do not meet the GPA requirements may be admitted on a provisional basis. These students must demonstrate planning experience and provide a clear statement of education goals.