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Adult Bachelor's Programs
Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Business Administration, or Communication:
- Official transcripts from each college institution attended (even if courses were not completed)
- Students who have earned less than 25 college credit hours are required to submit the following:
- Official high school transcript or GED transcript
- Official ACT/SAT score or Current Resume
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
- Official transcripts from each college institution attended (even if courses were not completed)
- Current R茅sum茅 and Letter of Recommendation encouraged
- PCSB Background Clearance*
- Academic Interest Inventory
- Personal Interview
- Students who have earned less than 25 college credit hours are required to submit the following:
- Official high school transcript or GED transcript
- Official ACT/SAT score or Current Resume
*If admitted, a Polk County School Board background clearance is required.
Non-Degree Courses*
- For transient students, a transient form from base institution
*Students can complete up to 40 non-degree credit hours
4+1 / Accelerated Programs
Early Master of Accountancy
- Current R茅sum茅
- Personal Statement of Professional Goals
- Overall (cumulative) GPA of 3.0 at 澳门特马今晚开奖
- GPA of 3.0 in Accounting (ACC) courses
- MAcc Director Approval
4+1 Master of Business Administration
- Current R茅sum茅
- Personal Statement of Professional Goals
- GPA of 3.20+ overall (cumulative)*
- Recommendation Form or Letter of Reference
- MBA Director Approval
- GRE/GMAT Scores**
- Must have 93+ undergraduate credit hours completed at the start of the program
*School of Business majors must have 3.0+ GPA
**Business majors with 3.30+ overall GPA may qualify to waive the test requirement.
4+1 Master of Arts in Transformational Curriculum and Instruction
- Completed online application (students are encouraged to apply for admission during their junior year)
- Must have 93+ credit hours completed at the start of the program
- GPA of a 3.0 or higher
- MAT in Transformational Curriculum and Instruction Director Approval
- Photocopy of ID, passport, or driver鈥檚 license
- Completion of a background check clearance from the Polk County School Board (PCSB)*
*If admitted, a Polk County School Board background clearance is required.
**Self-directed interest inventory evaluation may be required
4+1 Master of Education in Transformational Curriculum and Instruction
- Completed online application (students are encouraged to apply for admission during their junior year)
- Must have 93+ credit hours completed at the start of the program
- GPA of a 3.0 or higher
- MEd in Transformational Curriculum and Instruction Director Approval
4+1 Master of Science In Industrial / Organizational Psychology
- Official transcripts of all academic work
- Current R茅sum茅
- Recommendation Form or Letter of Reference
- Personal statement that reflects your interest in industrial/organizational (I/O) psychology program and in our program, specifically. Your essay should not exceed 2000 words, and it should be organized in a well-written format that clearly addresses all of the following questions:
- Why are you interested in the MS I/O psychology program?
- How do your interests in I/O psychology relate to your career goals?
- Describe any experiences that have prepared you for success in our program.
- Explain how your knowledge, skills, and abilities align with our program and our program鈥檚 mission statement.
- Must have the following pre-requisite courses completed: PSY 3336 Industrial/Organizational Psychology and PSY 3310 Research Design.
- Must be in at least the second semester of the Junior year and in good academic standing with 澳门特马今晚开奖.
Graduate Programs
Masters of Accountancy
- Current R茅sum茅
- Personal Statement of Professional Goals
- Recommendation Form or Letter of Reference
- Official transcripts of all academic work with a minimum 3.0 grade point average (GPA) on a 4.0 scale
Master of Business Administration
- Current R茅sum茅
- Personal Statement of Professional Goals
- Recommendation Form or Letter of Reference
- Official transcripts of all academic work with a minimum 3.0 grade point average (GPA) on a 4.0 scale
- GRE/GMAT* Scores
*See if you qualify for a GRE/GMAT waiver.
Master of Science in Industrial and Organizational Psychology
- Official transcripts of all academic work
- Current R茅sum茅
- Applicant must have an earned baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution as verified by an official transcript of all undergraduate work completed with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 overall.
- Recommendation Form or Letter of Reference (Academic or Work-Related Preferred)
- Professional Essay (Maximum of two single-spaced pages).
- Why are you interested in pursuing a graduate degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology?
- Highlight your academic and/or professional experiences that may be relevant to your success in this graduate program.
- Discuss your academic strengths and weaknesses. How will these enhance or challenge your success as a graduate student? As the program at 澳门特马今晚开奖 is highly focused on a teaming model, please share your experiences contributing to teams in the past, whether in an educational, employment, or other setting.
Additional International Requirements
- Official Translated Transcripts With Course By Course Evaluation**
- Bank Letter Verifying Funds of Sponsor***
- Sponsor's Guarantee Form
- Valid Passport
- Official TOEFL/IELTS Score****
** (discount available), , , or or another similar approved transcript evaluation agency.
*** A bank letter is a written statement on bank letterhead and signed by a bank official.
**** Must have completed an English language training program or at least one year at an English speaking institution to waive the TOEFL/IELTS testing requirement.
Additional Admission Requirements for IO Psychology
Completion of the following undergraduate courses (or approved equivalents) are preferred for admission into the IO program:
- MAT 2022 Elementary Statistics
- PSY 2206 Social Psychology
- PSY 2210 Tests & Measurements
- PSY 3310 Research Design & Statistics
- PSY 3336 Industrial-Organizational Psychology
Master of Arts in Transformational Curriculum and Instruction
- Current R茅sum茅
- Personal Statement of Professional Goals
- A photocopy of ID, passport, or driver's license
- Official transcripts of all academic work
- Baccalaureate degree from a regionally-accredited institution
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 overall or a composite score of 297 on the GRE or 393 on the MAT tests
- Personal Interview
- Applicants must complete a background check and receive background check clearance from the Polk County School Board (PCSB)*
*If admitted, a Polk County School Board background clearance is required.
Master of Education in Transformational Curriculum and Instruction
- Current R茅sum茅
- Personal Statement of Professional Goals
- Official transcripts of all academic work
- Baccalaureate degree from a regionally-accredited institution
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 overall or a composite score of 297 or 393 on the MAT tests
- Florida Professional Educator Certificate
Master of Education in Educational Leadership
- Current R茅sum茅
- Personal Statement of Professional Goals
- Official transcripts of all academic work
- Baccalaureate degree from a regionally-accredited institution
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 overall or a composite score of 297 on the GRE or 393 on the MAT tests
- Florida Professional Educator Certificate
- FLDOE Teaching Requirement Form
Master of Science in Nursing
Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner and Family Nurse Practitioner
- Official transcripts of all academic work
- BSN from a regionally-accredited institution and a CCNE, CNEA, or ACEN accredited nursing program
- Record and submit three short videos (no more than 2 minutes each) answering the following prompts:
- Where do you see yourself in five years as a nurse practitioner, nurse leader, or nurse educator?
- Why is now the right time for you to begin a graduate nursing program?
- Graduate school will put significant demands on your time, energy, and financial resources. What do you see as your most significant challenges for meeting the didactic and clinical requirements for the program?
- Current R茅sum茅
- Minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale on the last 60 hours of undergraduate coursework.
- Required prerequisite courses completed with a 鈥淐鈥 or better: health assessment, nursing research or evidence-based practice, and statistics or biostatistics course.
- Proof of current active licensure as a registered nurse in the state of Florida.
- Personal interview may be required for eligible candidates
- Completion of a criminal background check, proof of immunization, and ten-panel drug screen (if admitted)
Additional International Requirements
- Official Translated Transcripts With Course By Course Evaluation**
- Bank Letter Verifying Funds of Sponsor***
- Sponsor's Guarantee Form
- Valid Passport
- Official TOEFL/IELTS Score****
** (discount available), , , or or another similar approved transcript evaluation agency.
*** A bank letter is a written statement on bank letterhead and signed by a bank official.
**** Must have completed an English language training program or at least one year at an English speaking institution to waive the TOEFL/IELTS testing requirement.
Nursing Administrative Leadership and Nurse Educator
- Submit your NursingCAS application online at
- Submit all additional items directly to NursingCAS:
- Official transcripts of all academic work
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited CNEA, ACEN or CCNE program at a regionally accredited college or university
- Current resume
- Minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale on the last 60 hours of undergraduate coursework
- Required undergraduate prerequisite courses
- Proof of current active licensure as a registered nurse in the state of Florida
- Record and submit three short videos (no more than 2 minutes each) answering the following prompts:
- Where do you see yourself in five years as a nurse practitioner, nurse leader, or nurse educator?
- Why is now the right time for you to begin a graduate nursing program?
- Graduate school will put significant demands on your time, energy, and financial resources. What do you see as your most significant challenges for meeting the didactic and clinical requirements for the program?
- Personal interview may be required for eligible candidates
- Completion of a criminal background check, proof of immunization, and a ten-panel drug screen prior to beginning the program (if admitted)
Doctoral Programs
Doctor of Education
- Current R茅sum茅
- Applicants to 澳门特马今晚开奖's Doctor of Education program are required to submit a personal statement as part of their application materials. In no more than 500 words, students should address the following in their personal statement:
- How will the pursuit of a doctoral degree help you in achieving your personal and professional goals?
- Why are you pursuing a doctoral degree at 澳门特马今晚开奖?
- Describe any related research experience, professional presentations, or major projects you have completed.
- Recommendation Form or Letter of Reference
- Official transcripts of all academic work
- Earned grade point average of 3.0 in regionally-accredited master鈥檚 degree program*
- Official Graduate Record Exam (GRE) scores taken within last five years**
- Personal Interview
*If you do not have at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA from your graduate degree, please submit official Graduate Record Exam (GRE) score.
**If you have at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA from your graduate degree, then you meet the requirements for a Graduate Record Exam (GRE) exemption.
Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership
- Current R茅sum茅
- Applicants to 澳门特马今晚开奖's Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership program are required to submit a personal statement as part of their application materials. In no more than 500 words, students should address the following in their personal statement:
- How will the pursuit of a doctoral degree help you in achieving your personal and professional goals?
- Why are you pursuing a doctoral degree at 澳门特马今晚开奖?
- Describe any related research experience, professional presentations, or major projects you have completed.
- Recommendation Form or Letter of Reference
- Official transcripts of all academic work
- Earned grade point average of 3.0 in regionally-accredited master鈥檚 degree program*
- Valid Florida Professional Teaching Certificate or an earned Master of Education
- Official Graduate Record Exam (GRE) scores taken within last five years**
- Personal Interview
*If you do not have at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA from your graduate degree, please submit official Graduate Record Exam (GRE) score.
**If you have at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA from your graduate degree, then you meet the requirements for a Graduate Record Exam (GRE) exemption.
Doctor of Nursing Practice
- Completed online application
- Official transcripts of all academic work
- A master's degree in nursing from an accredited CNEA, ACEN or CCNE program with certification as a Certified Nurse Midwife, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, Clinical Nurse Specialist, or Nurse Practitioner at a regionally accredited college or university
OR
A nursing master's degree in nursing leadership, health policy, population or community health, or informatics from a nationally accredited CNEA, ACEN or CCNE program at a regionally-accredited college or university - Cumulative graduate GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in graduate level course work
- R茅sum茅 or CV of educational and work experience
- Proof of current active licensure as a registered nurse in the state of Florida
- Live or virtual interview (by invitation only)
If admitted, all DNP students must comply with applicable institutional or organizational policies regarding vaccinations, drug testing, and background checks required for completion of DNP Project and Practicum experiences.
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Continuing Education Programs
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate In Nursing Administrative Leadership
- Current Re虂sume虂
- Professional Statement (no more than two pages, single spaced in length). Statement should highlight relevant work history and immediate and long term professional goals as an advanced-practice nurse. Statement should also demonstrate an understanding of the scope of an advanced-practice nurse and be specific to the MSN track selected.
- Three Letters of Recommendation: It is preferred that the applicant submit a variety of references (one from a nurse practitioner, one from a college-level faculty member who has had them in class or was a program advisor, and one from a current or recent supervisor/employer). However, if attaining any of these specific types of references proves to be a hardship, the committee will consider three strong nursing-related references.
- Official transcripts of all academic work
- BSN from a regionally-accredited institution and a CCNE, CNEA, or ACEN accredited nursing program
- Minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on 4.0 scale on the last 60 hours of undergraduate coursework.
- Required prerequisite courses completed with a 鈥淐鈥 or better: health assessment, nursing research or evidence-based practice, and statistics or biostatistics course.
- Proof of current active licensure as a registered nurse in the state of Florida
- Personal interview required for eligible candidates
- Completion of a criminal background check, proof of immunization, and ten-panel drug screen (if admitted)
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate In Supply Chain Management
Applicants must submit official transcripts from an earned baccalaureate degree from a regionally-accredited institution of higher education with a minimum 3.00+ GPA. The GPA requirement may be waived for applicants that meet any one of the following criteria:
The GPA requirement may be waived for applicants that meet one of the following criteria:
- At least three years of significant managerial or military experience
- Beta Gamma Sigma membership
- An earned terminal degree (e.g. DBA, PhD, JD)
- Hold an active CPA license
Please note, to be eligible to receive the certificate, students must attain a minimum 3.00+ GPA.
Management Certificate
- Upon admission into the program you must submit the Management Certificate Application and a $25 processing fee
*No more than two courses may be accepted as transient course credit for the certificate.
Post-Master鈥檚 Certificate in Nursing
- Current R茅sum茅
- Professional Statement (no more than two pages, single spaced in length). Statement should highlight relevant work history and immediate and long term professional goals as an advanced-practice nurse. Statement should demonstrate an understanding of the scope of an advanced-practice nurse and be specific to the track selected.
- Three Letters of Recommendation: 1 from a nurse practitioner; 1 from a college level faculty member who has had you in class or was a program advisor; and 1 from your current or recent supervisor/employer.
- Official transcripts of all academic work
- MSN from a regionally-accredited institution and a CCNE, CNEA, or ACEN accredited nursing program.
- MSN cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Required prerequisite courses completed with a 鈥淐鈥 or better: health assessment, nursing research or evidence-based practice, and statistics or biostatistics course.
- Proof of current active licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of Florida
- Personal interview required for eligible candidates
- Completion of a criminal background check, proof of immunization, and ten-panel drug screen (if admitted)
- Prior to entering any of the clinical courses, applicants must have completed the following courses at the graduate level: pathophysiology, pharmacology, health assessment, and research (evidence-based health).*
*If needed, these courses may also be completed at 澳门特马今晚开奖.
International Student Requirements
In addition to the items outlined above, the following items are required.
- Official translated transcripts with course by course evaluation*
- Bank letter verifying funds of sponsor**
- Sponsor's Guarantee Form
- Valid passport
- Official TOEFL/IELTS score (if English is not your first language)***
* (discount available), , , or , or another similar approved transcript evaluation agency.
**A bank letter is a written statement on bank letterhead and signed by a bank official.
***Must have completed an English language training program or at least one year at an English speaking institution to waive the TOEFL/IELTS testing requirement. Our TOEFL minimum is a 79. The IELTS minimum is a 6.5.
Please Send Your Materials To:
Office of Adult and Graduate Admission
澳门特马今晚开奖
111 Lake Hollingsworth Drive
Lakeland, FL 33801-5698
Materials can also be sent to evening@flsouthern.edu
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