Graduate Studies Admissions
Admission Requirements
University Requirements
The minimum university requirements for admission into a graduate program are an earned bachelors degree from a regionally accredited institution and a 3.0 GPA (last 60 attempted semester hours of the baccalaureate degree) on a 4.0 scale or 1000 on the combined verbal-quantitative portions of the Graduate Record Exam (GRE), or 400 on the Miller Analogies Test (MAT), or 500 on the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT). Students seeking admission into a Graduate program must take a graduate entrance exam (GRE, MAT, GMAT) as required for each program, regardless of GPA. The TOEFL is required when an applicant is from a country where English is not the primary language or when an applicant's bachelors degree is not from a U.S. institution. A TOEFL score of 550 (paper-based test), 213 (computer-based test), or 79 (internet-based test) is required unless otherwise specified by the program. University minimum requirements do not satisfy entrance into a graduate program. Please see program admission requirements for specific details. Requirements for Admission
Graduate Record Exam (GRE)
For complete information on the GRE, visit their web-site at http://www.gre.org/. The web-site includes sample GRE questions, test preparation information, test taking strategies, a GRE mini test, information on how to get test scores and order additional reports. If you have any questions on the GRE procedures and regulations, contact the Educational Testing Service at 1-866-473-4373.
Florida Gulf Coast University offers a GRE review course. To find out more, visit the Testing and Assessment Center Web site or call 239-590-7955. GRE exams are administered at Prometric Testing Centers nationally. The duration of the test is approximately three hours. Study guides are also available at your local library and in bookstores. FGCU's school code for the GRE is 5300.
Miller Analogy Test (MAT)
Florida Gulf Coast University offers the MAT examination. To find out more, contact the Testing and Assessment Center via the web at http://studentservices.fgcu.edu/testing or 239-590-7955. The test consists of 120 questions and is 60 minutes in length. The test is computer-based with results available immediately. The test is offered Monday through Thursday. Study guides are also available at your local library or in bookstores. FGCU's school code for the MAT is 1265.
Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT)
For complete information on the GMAT, visit their web-site at http://www.gmat.org/ . The web-site includes sample GMAT questions, test preparation information, test taking strategies, a GMAT mini test, information on how to get test scores and order additional reports. If you have any questions on the GMAT procedures and regulations, contact the Educational Testing Service at 609-771-7330. Florida Gulf Coast University offers a GMAT review course. To find out more contact the Testing and Assessment Center via the web at http://studentservices.fgcu.edu/testing/gregmat.htm or 239-590-7955. GMAT exams are administered by PEARSON, VUE, and ACT, Inc. Please visit http://www.vue.com/ for registration and location information. The duration of the test is approximately three and a half hours. Study guides are also available at your local library and in bookstores. FGCU's school code for the GMAT is 5300.
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
For complete information on the TOEFL, visit their website at www.toefl.org. The web-site contains information on test registration and free test preparation materials. If you have any questions about TOEFL procedures and regulations, contact the Educational Testing Service at 609-771-7100. TOEFL exams are administered at Prometric Centers nationally and in others centers throughout the world. The Fort Myers location can be reached at 239-275-1846. The test takes approximately up to three and a half hours (depending on whether test is paper-based, computer-based, or internet-based). Study guides are available at your local library and in bookstores. FGCU’s school code for the TOEFL is 5125.
Program requirements listed below are in addition to or different from the minimum university requirements. The College/Program is the admitting authority for graduate studies. Please contact the program if you have questions regarding program requirements.
College of Arts and Sciences
www.fgcu.edu/cas/
Master of Science (MS) Environmental Science
University minimum requirements apply. Applicants must submit GRE, two letters of recommendation, a cover letter of introduction and a statement of research goals. Prerequisite: General ecology course and statistics course.
Point of contact: Dr. AswaniVolety, 239-590-7216, avolety@fgcu.edu
Master of Arts (MA) English
Applicants must have a cumulative undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0 or a combined score of at least 1000 on the GRE, the names and contact information of two college or university faculty members who will serve as references, a statement of personal goals, and a writing sample of 8-10 pages.
Point of Contact: Dr. James Brock, 239-590-7171, mailto:jbrock@fgcu.edu%7BRDhref+%7Dnbsp;
Master of Arts (MA) History
Applicants must have a cumulative undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0 (with at least 15 credits in History and a 3.0 GPA in all History courses), a combined score of at least 1000 on the GRE with a minimum of 500 on the verbal section, two letters of recommendation from past professors or mentors, and a personal statement of interest in pursuing graduate work in history (2-3 pages).
Point of Contact: Dr. Nicola Foote, 239-590-7368, nfoote@fgcu.edu
Lutgert College of Business
239-590-7302 www.fgcu.edu/cob/
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
With Concentrations in Finance, General Management, Interdisciplinary and Marketing.
University minimum requirements apply. Admission is determined by the following formula:
(GMAT score) + (GPA for last 60 hours attempted at upper-division level x 200) must equal or exceed 1050.
Minimum GMAT score is 400. Some prerequisite coursework is required.
Point of Contact: Jennifer Hernandez, 239-225-4200, jhernandez@fgcu.edu
Master of Science (MS) - Accounting and Taxation
University minimum requirements apply. Admission is determined by the following formula:
(GMAT score) + (GPA for last 60 hours attempted at upper-division level x 200) must equal or exceed 1050.
Minimum GMAT score is 400. Some prerequisite coursework is required.
Point of Contact: Jennifer Hernandez, 239-225-4200, jhernandez@fgcu.edu
Master of Science (MS) - Computer Information Systems
University minimum requirements apply. Admission is determined by the following formula:
(GMAT score) + (GPA for last 60 hours attempted at upper-division level x 200) must equal or exceed 1050.
Minimum GMAT score is 400. Some prerequisite coursework is required.
Point of Contact: Jennifer Hernandez, 239-225-4200, jhernandez@fgcu.edu
Executive Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Applicants interested in the Executive MBA program must contact Dr. David Kakkuri at 239-225-4203 for specific instructions. Requirements are the same as the other College of Business programs. In addition, a resume, personal statement and interview are required. Next admission term is Fall 2009.
Point of Contact: Dr. David Kakkuri, 239-225-4203, dkakkuri@fgcu.edu
College of Education
239-590-7800 http://coe.fgcu.edu/
Educational Specialist (EdS) in Education
With concentrations in Curriculum & Instruction and Educational Leadership.
University minimum requirements apply. Applicants must submit GRE or MAT scores, GRE Analytical Writing scores, resume, three letters of recommendation, and oral interview.
Admission and Graduation Requirements for the Educational Specialist Degree (PDF)
Point of Contact at the College of Education: 239-590-7797
Master of Arts (MA) Counseling: Mental Health Counseling
University minimum requirements apply. Applicants must submit GRE or MAT scores, personal statement and three recommendation forms.
http://coe.fgcu.edu/mentalhealth/recommendationform.pdf
Point of Contact: 239-590-7797
Master of Education (MEd) Curriculum and Instruction
University minimum requirements apply. Applicants must submit GRE or MAT scores, proof of professional certification or eligibility for professional certification, and three letters of recommendation.
Point of Contact: 239-590-7797
Master of Arts (MA)/Master of Education (MEd) C&I: Educational Technology
University minimum requirements apply. Applicants must submit GRE or MAT scores, three letters of recommendation, and proof of certification (for M.Ed. only).
Point of Contact: 239-590-7797
Master of Education (MEd) C&I: English Education
University minimum requirements apply. Applicants must submit GRE or MAT scores, proof of professional certification or eligibility for professional certification, and three letters of recommendation.
Point of Contact: 239-590-7797
Master of Arts (MA)/Master of Education (MEd) Educational Leadership
University minimum requirements apply. Applicants must submit GRE or MAT scores and three letters of recommendation. Proof of professional certification or passing score on FTCE General Knowledge Test and two years of teaching experience is required for the M.Ed.
Point of Contact: 239-590-7797
Master of Education (MEd) Special Education
University minimum requirements apply. Applicants must submit GRE or MAT scores, proof of professional certification or eligibility for professional certification, and three letters of recommendation.
Point of Contact: 239-590-7797
Master of Education (MEd) Reading
University minimum requirements apply. Applicants must submit GRE or MAT scores, proof of professional certification or eligibility for professional certification, and three letters of recommendation.
Point of Contact: 239-590-7797
Master of Education (MEd) Elementary Education
University minimum requirements apply. Applicants must submit GRE or MAT scores, proof of professional certification or eligibility for professional certification, and three letters of recommendation.
Point of Contact: 239-590-7797
Master of Arts (MA)*/Master of Education (MEd) Counseling: School Counseling
University minimum requirements apply. Applicants must submit GRE or MAT scores, personal statement, proof of professional certification or passing score on FTCE General Knowledge Test (or 1000 on GRE), and three recommendation forms.
http://coe.fgcu.edu/schoolcounseling/recommendationform.pdf
Point of Contact: 239-590-7797
* A Master of Arts degree is awarded if you are seeking initial certification.
College of Health Professions
239-590-7450 http://www.fgcu.edu/chp/
Master of Science (MS) - Health Science
With Concentrations in Health Professions Education and Health Services Administration
University minimum requirements apply. Applicants must meet one of the following requirements:
- (Combined score of GRE quantitative and verbal sections) + (GPA for the last 60 semester hours attempted at the upper division undergraduate level x 200) must equal or exceed 1600; or
- (MAT score x 22.5) + (GPA for the last 60 semester hours attempted at the upper division undergraduate level x 200) must equal or exceed 1600; or
- (GMAT score) + (GPA for the last 60 semester hours attempted at the upper division undergraduate level x 200) must equal or exceed 1100; or
- A graduate degree from a regionally accredited institution
Applicants must also submit a supplemental application and portfolio. www.fgcu.edu/chp/hs/admshs.htm
Point of Contact: Dr. Joan Glacken, 239-590-7498, jglacken@fgcu.edu
Master of Science (MS) - Occupational Therapy
University minimum requirements apply. Applicants must take the GRE and submit a portfolio. An interview is also required for this program.
Point of Contact: Tina Gelpi, 239-590-7551, tgelpi@fgcu.edu
Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT)
University minimum requirements apply. Applicants must take the GRE and submit a portfolio, including validation of two physical therapist shadowing experiences of five hours each. Complete all prerequisites courses with a 3.2 or better. An interview is also required for this program. Please visit http://www.fgcu.edu/CHP/PT/PTDPT/howtoapply.html.
Point of Contact: Dr. Arie Van Duijn, 239-590-7537, avanduij@fgcu.edu
Master of Science (MSN) - Nursing www.fgcu.edu/chp/nursing
Concentration in Primary Health Care
Areas of Study: Clinical Nurse Leader, Nurse Educator and Nurse Practitioner
Cumulative GPA of 3.0, GRE taken within the last 5 years with minimum combined score of 1000 on verbal and quantitative sections or the MAT with a minimum score of 400, completion of college level statistics course and health assessment course with a grade of "C" or better, current and unrestricted registration as a registered nurse with eligibility for Florida RN licensure, current resume, statement of career goals and preferred one year practice experience as a registered nurse.
Point of Contact: Dr. Marydelle Polk, 239-590-7518, mpolk@fgcu.edu
Concentration in Nurse Anesthesia
Cumulative GPA of 3.0, GRE taken within the last 5 years with minimum combined score of 1000 on verbal and quantative sections, completion of college level statistics course, two chemistry courses (one with a lab) and health assessment course with grade of "C" or better, current and unrestricted registration as a registered nurse with
eligibility for Florida RN licensure, current resume, statement of career goals and minimum one year practice experience as a registered nurse in a acute care setting. An interview is required for this program.
Point of Contact: Dr. Kenneth Kirsner, 239-590-7457, kkirsner@fgcu.edu
Concentration in Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Current and unrestricted registration as a registered nurse with eligibility for Florida RN licensure, BSN or BS degree in a related science, cumulative GPA of 3.0, GRE or MAT taken within the last 5 years with a minimum combined score of 1000 on verbal and quantitative sections (the analytical section must also be reported), completion of college level statistics course and health assessment course with a grade of “C” or better, current resume, statement of career goals, three references (http://www.fgcu.edu/chp/nursing/acuteAdmissions.html), and a minimum of one year of practice as a registered nurse in an acute care setting. What constitutes acceptable experience will be determined by the admission committee.
Point of Contact: Dr. Deborah Chapa, 239-590-7589, dchapa@fgcu.edu
Supplemental Application Materials:
Applicant Evaluation by Academic Faculty
Applicant Evaluation by RN, CRNA, Physician
Applicant Evaluation by Nursing Supervisor
College of Professional Studies
239-590-7820 http://cps.fgcu.edu/
Master of Science in Criminal Forensic Studies
With Concentrations in Forensic Behavioral Analyst and Death Investigator
Applicants must have an undergraduate cumulative GPA of at least 3.25 and at least 1100 on the GRE. Applicants must submit official GRE scores, a supplemental application, three reference rating forms/letters of recommendation, and a letter of application/Statement of Career Goals. Some prerequisite coursework is also required. A criminal history through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement may be required for specific internships or elective work/study assignments. There may be special health immunizations and screenings associated with specific field work elected by the applicant in his or her respective program.
http://cps.fgcu.edu/JS/ForensicsMS/index.html
Point of Contact: Dr. David Lounsbury, 239-590-7831, dlounsbu@fgcu.edu
Master of Public Administration (MPA)
With Concentrations in General Public Administration, Management, and Enivonmental Policy
Applicants must submit GRE or MAT scores, supplemental application, resume and three recommendation forms http://cps.fgcu.edu/pa/appinfo.html. Some prerequisite coursework is also required. Admission is determined upon review of the complete application. Admission test scores are evaluated as follows: (Combined score of GRE quantitative and verbal sections) + (GPA for the last 60 semester hours attempted a the upper-division undergraduate level X 200) must equal or exceed 1600; or (MAT percentile rank for intended major) + (GPA for the last 60 semester hours attempted at the upper-division undergraduate level X 18) must equal or exceed 100.
Point of Contact: Dr. Terry Busson, 239-590-7404, tbusson@fgcu.edu
Master of Social Work (MSW)
University minimum requirements apply. Applicants must submit GRE or MAT scores, supplemental application, personal statement, resume and three letters of recommendation. Some prerequisite coursework is also required. http://cps.fgcu.edu/SW/MSW/admreq.html.
Point of contact: Dr. Sakinah Salahu-Din, 239-590-7867, ssalahud@fgcu.edu
Master of Science in Criminal Justice
Applicants must have an undergraduate cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 and a score of 900 or more on the GRE. Applicants must submit official GRE scores, three completed reference rating forms/letters of recommendation from persons qualified to judge the applicant’s academic and professional potential, and a personal aspiration statement (300-500 words). http://cps.fgcu.edu/cj/
Point of Contact: Dr. Johnny McGaha, 239-590-7823, jmcgaha@fgcu.edu
