2025 Application Deadlines and Requirements Specialist
Fall Priority Deadline: Applicants who plan to enroll full time in a degree program and who wish to be considered for university fellowships or assistantships should apply by January 15 (or earlier if your program has a deadline prior to January 15).
General Information: For information on general UCF graduate admissions requirements that apply to all prospective students, please visit the Admissions section of the Graduate Catalog. Applicants must apply online. All requested materials must be submitted by the established deadline.
Admissions Test: If the GRE or GMAT is required, the specific test will be explicitly stated in the “Admissions Requirements” section of the program. Information on UCF’s English Language Proficiency Requirements (TOEFL/IELTS) can be found in the International Students section of the Graduate Catalog.
Institution Codes
GRE: 5233
GMAT: RZT-HT-58
TOEFL: 5233
Program Prerequisites: Many program may require prerequisites. If required, they will be listed in UCF’s Graduate Catalog page for your specific program/track.
International Applicants: Information regarding UCF’s English Language Proficiency Requirement as well as International Transcripts/Evaluations can be found in the International Students section of the Graduate Catalog.
Questions? Our Graduate Admission Team is here to help! Email us today at gradadmissions@ucf.edu
Education EdS, Master’s +30 Track
Education EdS, School Counseling Track
| Application Deadline | Spring | Summer | Fall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic Applicants | February 1 | ||
| International Applicants | December 1 |
Application Requirements
- Evidence of a master’s degree in education.
- The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
- Three letters of recommendation
- Professional Resume
- The Professional Resume should highlight the applicant’s counseling-related experiences (as well as other work/volunteer experiences). It is highly suggested that applicants use the Resume Template in the crafting of their document, which would include (and provides examples of) the following:
- Counseling Related Experiences
- Other Work Experiences
- The Professional Resume should highlight the applicant’s counseling-related experiences (as well as other work/volunteer experiences). It is highly suggested that applicants use the Resume Template in the crafting of their document, which would include (and provides examples of) the following:
- Personal Goal statement
- The Personal Goal statement indicates how the applicant’s personal and professional experiences align with their future goals in the Counselor Education Program and their future career as a professional counselor. It is highly suggested that applicants use the Goal Statement Template in the crafting of their statement, which addresses (and provides examples of) the following:
- Reflection on Personal Experiences
- Collection of Hands-on Experiences
- Connection to Personal Values
- The Personal Goal Statement should be between 500-700 words, typed using 12-point font in either Times New Roman or Arial, and will be uploaded with the application as either a Word document or a PDF file.
- Applicants are expected to generate their own work on the Personal Goal Statement and not to use AI.
- Applicants will need to bring 1 copy of their Personal Goal Statement with them to the interview.
- The Personal Goal statement indicates how the applicant’s personal and professional experiences align with their future goals in the Counselor Education Program and their future career as a professional counselor. It is highly suggested that applicants use the Goal Statement Template in the crafting of their statement, which addresses (and provides examples of) the following:
- Applicants to this program, except those that have earned or will earn a Masters or Doctoral degree from an accredited U.S. institution recognized by UCF, 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 College of Community Innovation and Education reserves the right to refuse student entrance or terminate a student after admission to the Specialist in Education-School Counseling track, 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.
Admission to an Education Specialist program is separate from admission to the Doctoral program. Upon completion of the EdS degree, the student may apply for admission to a Doctoral program.
Educational Leadership EdS
| Application Deadline | Spring | Summer | Fall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic Applicants | October 1 | February 1 | July 1 |
| International Applicants | July 1 | November 1 | December 1 |
Application Requirements
- A master’s degree in a related field of study.
- The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
- Resumé.
- Three letters of recommendation.
- Applicants to this program, except those that have earned or will earn a Masters or Doctoral degree from an accredited U.S. institution recognized by UCF, 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 EdS in Educational Leadership program is separate from admission to the doctoral program. EdS graduates may apply for admission to the doctoral program.
School Psychology EdS
| Application Deadline | Spring | Summer | Fall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic Applicants | March 1 | ||
| International Applicants | December 1 |
Application Requirement
- A baccalaureate degree in Education, Psychology, or related discipline.
- The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
- Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) for the last 60 semester hours.
- Three letters of recommendation (one from a faculty member).
- Resumé.
- A one-page goal statement.
- Receive a favorable recommendation for admission by the School Psychology Review Committee.
- Applicants to this program, except those that have earned or will earn a Masters or Doctoral degree from an accredited U.S. institution recognized by UCF, 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 program can only accommodate a limited number of students; therefore, there is a possibility of being denied admission even when all criteria are met. Admissions to this program will only occur in the fall term. Information concerning specific admissions policies and procedures can be obtained from the program website: https://ccie.ucf.edu/cesp/school-psychology/. All other questions will be answered during the Information Sessions prospective students are required to attend.