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Program Overview

The Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) in Exceptional Student Education prepares students to teach those with disabilities in the Least Restrictive Environment in accordance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. This is a fully online program that includes coursework in high leverage practices in special education, universal design for learning, special education law, positive behavior supports and data driven instruction. Students will have a chance to test their practices in the real world through field work.

This is a 30 credit hour program with 9 credit hours coming from a practicum. Students will gain the knowledge and practices needed for educator certification in the state of Florida as measured by the Florida Educator Accomplished Practices (FEAPs). It is not intended for those who already have their teaching license.

Note: This program is transitioning to an online program starting Fall 2025.

Overview

The Coggin College of Business’s Master in Accountancy program is designed to prepare students to become Certified Public Accounts (CPAs). Students will get an advanced education in accounting and financial reporting and develop expertise in auditing, taxation, regulatory compliance and financial analysis. Graduates will be prepared to lead in today’s dynamic financial landscape.

The program is 33 credit hours and offers an optional concentration in Taxation. Students should already have a bachelor’s degree, preferably in a related field. Students with unrelated degrees may have to take additional prerequisite courses.

Program Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Advanced Literacy Practices for Engaging Learners program is designed to meet the needs of K-12 teachers, who already hold a valid teaching licensure and reading endorsement, supervisors, coaches, and college/university teacher educators who want to increase their effectiveness in the teaching of reading. This program addresses the needs expressed the Florida State Department of Education. The program includes five classes which will provide an in depth view of reading research, theory and the application of current scientific research and trends.

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Program Overview

This certificate provides advanced coursework in curriculum and instruction for secondary (6-12) teachers. This opportunity focuses on enhancing pedagogical and curricular skills of teacher-leaders across content areas. The Advanced Secondary Instruction certificate is most appropriate for professionals who are currently in practice, working with students.

Special Note

Certificate programs are not eligible for financial aid. Please visit the Department of Financial Aid for more information regarding eligibility.

Program Overview

The Master of Science (M.S.) in American Sign Language and English Interpreting is an advanced ASL translation program. It is appropriate for both students seeking certification and those who are already certified translators. It offers three concentrations: Educational Interpreting, which is designed for translators working in a K-12 setting, General Practitioner and Interpreting Pedagogy, which is a partnership between ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ and Sorenson Industries and is designed to teach students how to teach the interpreting process at a college level. Both the Educational Interpreting and General Practitioner concentrations are all-online, while the Interpreting Pedagogy is a hybrid program.

All three concentrations are 30 credit hours. Students are expected to have a bachelor’s degree, and to have taken previous courses in ASL.

Program Overview

The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) in Anesthesiology Nursing offered by the Brooks College of Health’s School of Nursing trains students for the National Certification Examination they need to become Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs). Graduates of the program will also recievetheir Advanced Practice Registered Nurse credential from the Florida Board of Nursing.

The program is 111 credit hours and takes nine semesters of full-time enrollment to complete. Students should have a bachelor’s in nursing and an acceptable GRE score.

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Program Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Animal Assisted Therapy in Counseling (AAT-C) provides specialized training and supervised practice in the ethical and humane inclusion of animals in the psychotherapeutic environment by credentialed mental health professionals. The curriculum is in alignment with the American Counseling Association (ACA) adopted AAT-C Competencies of Practice (2017). The AAT-C certificate may be completed by Clinical Mental Health Counseling students using the available 9 credits of elective coursework in the CMHC program of study, and is also open to School Counseling, Social Work, and Psychology graduate students pursuing a clinical learning track.

Students who complete the ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ Graduate Certificate in Animal Assisted Therapy in Counseling will be able to:

• Interpret and apply the ACA AAT-C Competencies to practice in the CMHC setting.
• Articulate processes necessary to gain species-specific registrations needed for ethical practice.
• Classify animal welfare risks inherent in the utilization of animals in the counseling setting.
• Analyze attitudes, beliefs and acculturative experiences through experiential learning actives that foster student understanding of self, counselor identity and ethical practice especially with culturally diverse clients.
• Demonstrate ethical AAT-C practice congruent with identified evidence based theories of counseling for assessment and interventions for treatment, personal growth and wellness.

Special Note

Certificate programs are not eligible for financial aid. Please visit the Department of Financial Aid for more information regarding eligibility.

This certificate has priority admission for ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ Graduate Students pursuing Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and those in a clinical track in School Counseling, Social Work and Psychology. Current ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ graduate students should complete a Change of Major Form to add the certificate. Graduate Students in other university based clinical mental health training programs or post-master's licensed mental health professionals may also apply and will be admitted based upon space available. Enrollment is limited to 20 students per year.

Program Overview

Because today's businesses depend upon your ability to analyze and interpret data, you need the knowledge and technical skills to make decisions that stand up to scrutiny from your supervisors, clients, and customers. Graduate study in applied mathematics can provide you the tools you need to be confident that your projects are backed by proven methodology, a solid plan, and strong data-driven assessments.

As a student in the Applied Mathematics Certificate program, you can increase your understanding of mathematical models while you train on industry-standard software packages such as Maple, Matlab, and Mathematica. The program blends practical and theoretical analysis and will give you the tools and knowledge you need to handle and analyze data/modeling problems for your organization.

Students must possess graduate standing in order to enroll in the Applied Mathematics Certificate Program. In order to receive the Certificate in Applied Mathematics, students must have an average GPA in certificate courses of 3.0 and no grade below a "C."

Any graduate or post-graduate student wanting to enrich his/her data-analysis and analytical abilities and gain a greater knowledge of mathematical methods and analysis can apply for the certificate program. Each of the Applied Mathematics courses can be used to meet requirements for the MS degree in Mathematical Sciences. In addition, those graduates or post-graduates holding technical degrees might want to further develop their own career opportunities with an Applied Mathematics certificate and perhaps ultimately with an MS in Mathematical Sciences.

Special Note

Certificate programs are not eligible for financial aid. Please visit the Department of Financial Aid for more information regarding eligibility.

Program Overview

The certificate aims to improve the understanding and skills of medical education faculty allowing them to blend public health, research and teaching. Courses are selected based on individual needs addressing topics such as formulating research questions and designing studies, measuring health and educational outcomes with reliability and validity, competency-based evaluation, program evaluation and evaluation research, adult learning theory and training, curriculum development and assessment, and qualitative and quantitative research methods. Medical faculty will learn alongside MPH and Education graduate students to apply principles to the healthcare and medical education fields.

Medical faculty who complete the ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ Graduate Certificate in Applied Public Health and Medical Education Research will be able to:

1. Construct research questions and study designs for healthcare and educational scholarship.
2. Summarize basic quantitative principles in research: hypothesis testing, Type 1 and Type 2 errors, power, sample size, confidence interval, and statistical significance.
3. Apply principles of reliability and validity in measuring healthcare and educational outcomes.
4. Design, implement and analyze questionnaires and surveys for healthcare and education.
5. Describe qualitative research techniques such as focus groups, interviews, observation field notes, open-ended questions that can be used for curriculum, program or performance evaluation.
6. Develop curricula designed for adult learners.
7. Evaluate the effectiveness of educational strategies or programs utilized in teaching adults.

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Program Overview

The Master of Science in Athletic Training (M.S.) offered by the Department of Clinical and Applied Movement under the Brooks College of Health aims to prepare students to become Certified Athletic Trainors. It incorporates interdisciplinary coursework and diverse clinical education experiences so that graduates will be competent and caring healthcare professionals.

This is a 55 credit hour program, with a specific course sequence students are expected to follow.

Students must have a bachelor’s degree and have taken all the prerequisite courses, as well as 50 hours of observational experience under the supervision of a Certified Athletic Trainer.

Program Overview

Master of Art in Biology

The Master of Art (MA) in Biology program is a non-thesis track that is designed primarily to provide K-12 science teachers or people already employed in local environmental agencies with advanced course work in biology. 

Master of Science in Biology

The Master of Science (MS) in Biology program is a thesis-based degree centered on original student research. The biological sciences are progressing rapidly; and by interacting with researchers in the classroom, field and laboratory, graduate students will better understand the principal values of science and the ethical requirements of scientific pursuits.

Master of Science Concentrations

• Ecology/Environmental Biology
• Microbiology/Molecular Biology
• Coastal and Marine Biology

Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences

The non-thesis MS track in biomedical sciences is designed for people interested in becoming laboratory technicians that work in biomedical and biotechnology fields. Students in the program will take specialized coursework in this area and will conduct research with a research advisor.

Program Overview

The Coggin College of Business offers a flexible, hybrid MBA program designed to help students develop a general management perspective. Students will advance their knowledge of accounting, economics, decision sciences, finance, management, and marketing while also learning about policy formulation and the overlapping relationships between business disciplines.

The program is 36 credit hours, and students can choose from the following concentrations:

• Accounting
• Construction Management
• E-Business
• Economics and Geography
• Finance
• General Business
• International Business
• Logistics
• Management Applications
• Marketing
• Marketing Analytics
• Sports Management

Online Option

The MBA program can also be taken online (effective fall 2024). Applicants interested in this option will need to select Business Administration: General (online), MBA on the admissions application.

Program Overview

Learn how to combine business acumen and data science through the Coggin College of Business’s Master of Science in Business (M.S.) degree program. Students will have hands-on experience, and will work with industry partners on real-world projects.

The program is 30 credit hours. There are six concentrations (Sports Analytics, Marketing Analytics, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Geographic Information systems, FinTech and Econometrics) currently available for students to choose from. Students should have a bachelor's degree and should have an acceptable score on the GMAT or GRE, though for students with appropriate degrees or work experience these can be waived.

Concentrations

• Econometrics (effective spring 2025)
• FinTech
• Geographic Information Systems (effective fall 2024)
• Logistics and Supply Chain Management
• Marketing Analytics (effective fall 2024)
• Sports Analytics

Online Option

The program can also be taken online. Applicants interested in this option cannot select a concentration and will need to select Business Analytics (online), MS on the admissions application.

Program Overview

Analytics is both the art and science of discovering and communicating useful insights from data. It addresses the changing reality of data in organizations: automated, real-time, voluminous, distributed, multi-formatted, and messy. The certificate program is appropriate for those students seeking analytics related roles in business organizations. Demand for such skills is significant in the local and national marketplace.

Online Option

The Business Analytics Certificate program can also be taken online (effective fall 2024). Applicants interested in this option will need to select Business Analytics Certificate (online) on the admissions application.

Special Note

Certificate programs are not eligible for financial aid. Please visit the Department of Financial Aid for more information regarding eligibility.

Program Overview

Build your Civil Engineering skills through The College of Computing, Engineering and Construction’s Master of Science in Civil Engineering (M.S.C.E) degree program. The program covers several different technical areas including structures, transportation, geotechnics, water resources, and coastal and environmental protection. Graduates will be prepared to work for consulting firms, industrial companies, as well as government and non-government agencies.

The ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ Graduate School supports the United States Navy’s (USN’s) Civil Engineering Corps (CEC) and will work with students to ensure that their naval Educational Skills Requirements (ESRs) are met.

Students can choose between three concentrations: thesis, non-thesis, and Coastal & Port Engineering. The program is 30 credit hours and lasts three semesters. Students have the option to start in the Fall or Spring Semester in order to fit their schooling into their naval job rotation schedule.

Program Overview

Prepare to become a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in the state of Florida through ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ’s Master of Science (M.S.) in Clinical Mental Health. The program will help students gain the expertise to support individuals' well-being, promote mental health, and enhance lives. 

It is a full-time cohort-based program that takes two years. It is 60 credit hours, and includes 1,000 hours of in-field experience. Students should have a bachelor’s degree. 

Program Overview

Brook’s College of Health’s Department of Nutrition & Dietetics offers a fully-online Doctorate in Clinical Nutrition (DCN) degree that is designed to advance practice, research and leadership skills in a clinical setting for registered dietitians. It uses applied scholarship and evidence-based outcomes to educate students on using nutrition to treat chronic conditions including heart disease, diabetes, hypertension, obesity, certain cancers and renal disease, among others.

The program includes two residencies that can be completed where students currently reside, though students will have to check with the State Authorization of Distance Education to ensure that they will be able to complete their residency in their home state. Students are also strongly encouraged to come onsite to attend a two-day orientation at the beginning of the program.

The program can be completed on a full-time or part-time schedule. It totals 48 credit hours, with 24 credit hours coming from core requirements, six coming from the practice residency, 15 coming from a dissertation and three coming from electives.

Applicants must be registered dietitians with three years of experience in order to qualify for the program.

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Program Overview

³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ’s Master of Science (M.S.) in Communication Management welcomes a wide range of students, including working professionals. The program is designed to teach students about media management, strategy, metrics and economics as well as business/communication ethical and legal issues to help them succeed as communications leaders. 

The program is 36 credit hours, and offers five concentrations all in thesis or non-thesis options. Students who choose the thesis option will complete either an academic communication management-related thesis or an applied communication management-related research project under the supervision of a faculty advisor and committee. Students will take this 3-credit course twice to reach the required 6 credit hours of thesis/applied research project needed to graduate. Permission of the M.S. in Communication Management graduate director is a prerequisite to enroll. Students who choose the non-thesis option will take six additional credit hours from the list of school electives.

Concentrations

• Business (Thesis)
• Business (Non-Thesis)
• Leadership (Thesis)
• Leadership (Non-Thesis)
• Nonprofit Management (Thesis)
• Nonprofit Management (Non-Thesis)
• Public Health (Thesis)
• Public Health (Non-Thesis)
• Public Management (Thesis)
• Public Management (Non-Thesis)

Program Overview

Excel in the broad field of computer and information science with The College of Computing, Engineering and Construction’s Master of Science (M.S.) in Computer and Information Sciences. Choose from four different concentrations: Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science or Information Science. All four concentrations are available as thesis or non-thesis tracks.

All concentrations are 30 credit hours. Students must have an undergraduate degree in the concentration they are choosing to be eligible.

Program Overview

The Computing Ph.D. program is a post-baccalaureate program that provides students with advanced, research-based, studies in the field of Computing to prepare them for research and development positions in the private and public sectors as well as academic positions in universities and colleges. In addition to the traditional and well-established, research methods, the program encourages multidisciplinary research approaches and prioritizes research problems with direct economic and community impacts.

The Computing Ph.D. program with Cybersecurity concentration requires a total of 72 graduate credit hours beyond the undergraduate degree. Course work accounts for 48 credits. The Ph.D. dissertation is research-based and accounts for a minimum of 24 credit hours.

Concentrations

• Intelligent Systems
• Cybersecurity

Program Overview

³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ’s College of Computing, Engineering and Construction’s Masters in Science (M.S.) in Construction Management aims to educate students in construction estimating, scheduling, techniques, and document control. Through the program, students will master advanced construction management skills, technical proficiency, leadership skills and ethics, which will enable to them manage large-scale infrastructure projects such as skyscrapers and commercial facilities. It will also prepare students for industry recognized certification such as LEED, OSHA and PMP accreditations.

The program is 30 credit hours and offers thesis, executive thesis, and coursework only tracks. Students should have already completed a Bachelor of Science in Construction, Civil Engineering or a closely related field, and must have taken BCN 2405: Introduction to Structure and PHY 2053: Algebra-Based Physics I or an equivalent class.

For the course work and thesis options, applicants must have earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Construction, Civil Engineering  or a closely related field from a regionally accredited U.S. college or university or its equivalent from a foreign institution with a grade point average of 3.0 (B) or higher in all work attempted as an upper-division student, typically the last 60 credit hours. Students must have taken BCN2405: Introduction to Structures (3 Credits) and PHY2053: Algebra-Based Physics I (3 Credits) or the equivalent. Students interested in the Executive Thesis option must also have five years of industry experience, and at least three years at the Project Manager level or above.  

Concentrations

• Thesis
• Executive Thesis

Program Overview

³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ’s Master of Education (M.Ed.) School Counseling program is a cohort-based program that gives students everything they need in order to become successful PK-12 school counselors. Students who successfully complete the program will be fully certified school guidance counselors in the state of Florida.

The program is 60 credit hours and includes 700 hours of supervised field experience.

Program Overview

Jobs that did not exist at all two decades ago, such as victim advocates or police computer mapping specialists, continue to develop. There is a growing demand for persons with graduate level education in all sectors of the system. The Master of Science in Criminal Justice at ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ provides an opportunity for advanced academic work in this expanding field of study.

As a discipline, criminal justice draws together all the social and behavioral sciences, natural sciences, mathematical and computer sciences, history, law and jurisprudence to focus on the problem of crime in society. The graduate program at ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ builds upon the unifying interdisciplinary nature of the field it seeks to address.

Furthermore, the program at ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ is vitally concerned with the interrelationship between theory, practice and research, based on the firm conviction that none of these can stand alone. Sound practice requires a firm theoretical and research base, while advances in theory and research arise from the realities of practice. The program emphasizes the acquisition of professional skills that will enable students to keep abreast of research and developments in the field long after they have completed their formal studies.

Online Option

The Criminal Justice (MSCJ) program can also be taken primarily online. Applicants interested in this option will need to select Criminal Justice (primarily online), MSCJ on the admissions application.

Overview

³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ's Doctorate of Education (Ed.D.) in Curriculum and Instruction is a doctoral program designed to help people already working in Education such as curriculum specialists, school-based teacher leaders and administrators increase their knowledge.

It is a 60 credit hour program, cohort-based program. The program covers curriculum and instruction, research methodologies, educational foundations, as well as a student-selected area of specialization. It includes a capstone in which students will design and conduct their own educational research. Students should already have a Master's degree, and three years of teaching experience.

Program Overview

³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ’s Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Curriculum and Instruction is designed for licensed teachers looking to improve their leadership skills. It is a highly customizable program and students can choose to add a number of certificates to their study as well as pick from four concentrations.

The program is 30 credit hours, with the exception of the Early Childhood Education Leadership Concentration, which is 36 credit hours. Students should already be licensed teachers.

Advanced Secondary Education

The Advanced Secondary Education concentration is designed for middle and high school educators who want to refine their instructional practice, deepen their understanding of curriculum development and enhance student engagement. This concentration emphasizes research-based teaching strategies, data-driven decision-making and leadership in secondary education settings. Educators will learn to design effective, standards-aligned instruction that meets the needs of diverse adolescent learners. Graduates of this program are well-prepared for careers as lead teachers, instructional coaches, department chairs, curriculum specialists and secondary education consultants.

Early Childhood Education

The Early Childhood Education concentration focuses on instructional strategies, developmental theories and best practices for teaching young children from birth through primary grades. Educators will explore play-based learning, early literacy and numeracy development and strategies to support social-emotional growth. This concentration prepares teachers to create engaging, inclusive early learning environments that foster curiosity and foundational academic skills. Graduates may pursue careers as early childhood educators, curriculum specialists, and instructional coaches in early learning settings.

Early Childhood Education Leadership

The Early Childhood Education Leadership concentration is designed for educators who aspire to lead and advocate for high-quality early learning programs. This concentration focuses on program administration, policy development, instructional coaching and strategies to enhance professional learning among early childhood educators. Participants will gain the skills to design and implement effective programs that support teachers, children and families in early education settings. Graduates are prepared for leadership roles such as early childhood program directors, instructional specialists, early learning policy advocates and district-level administrators in early childhood education.

Elementary Education

The Elementary Education concentration provides advanced coursework in curriculum development, instructional strategies and assessment for kindergarten through fifth-grade classrooms. Educators will strengthen their ability to integrate content areas, foster student engagement and implement evidence-based teaching practices that support diverse learners. Elementary teachers in Florida districts who are seeking a pay increase based on a master’s degree should select the M.Ed. in Elementary Education rather than the M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction, as district policies typically require a degree specifically in elementary education for salary advancement. Graduates of this program are well-equipped for roles as elementary lead teachers, instructional coaches, literacy or math specialists, curriculum coordinators and professional development facilitators.

Program Overview

The use of digital tools in higher education and in community-based research projects has experienced significant growth in the last few years. While institutions such as libraries, museums, and community-based service organizations have looked to digital humanities professionals to enhance patron experiences, newer technologies have invited new partnerships between corporations, non-profits, and community schools. As these new technologies continue to grow, there is a need for trained professionals in this sector to prepare to assume development and management responsibilities. The Graduate Certificate Program in Digital Humanities at the ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ is intended to equip members or aspiring members of the Digital Humanities Community in the northeast Florida region with relevant development and management skills. The certificate is also intended to benefit students in other graduate programs who desire to enhance their professional opportunities through acquiring skills in the digital humanities. The graduate courses included in the digital humanities certificate program can be applied toward degree credit in the ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ Master of English degree program, the ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ Master of Computer Science program, the ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ Master of Communication Program, and the ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ Master of History Program.

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Program Overview

The Certificate in e-Business provides graduate students in business with a solid foundation in both the theory and strategy of a variety of e-Business issues. The purpose of the program is to provide student participants the requisite management skills for the new e-conomy. As organizations compete more aggressively for e-Business savvy managers, there are significant career opportunities for those individuals skilled in this dynamic and evolving business practice. E-Business is big business, whether you're talking about an early stage startup, a multinational corporation or anything in between. These activities represent a significant and escalating area of organizational spending. Despite the magnitude and importance of this business practice, practitioners frequently express dissatisfaction with the process, outcomes and the availability of individuals who are prepared to manage in this arena. Thus, the purpose of this certificate is to prepare our graduates as future e-conomy participants to capitalize on this swiftly moving business model by offering a hybrid of cross-functional, Internet enhanced classroom learning experiences designed to provide exposure to the most important drivers of this emerging field.

Special Note

Certificate programs are not eligible for financial aid. Please visit the Department of Financial Aid for more information regarding eligibility.

Program Overview

The certificate in Early Childhood Education emphasizes the professional preparation of students at the graduate level for a range of careers in early childhood education (children ages 0-8) within diverse community contexts. The completion of six Early Childhood Education graduate courses provides preparation for working with young children, their families and communities. This program prepares candidates for a highly specialized role and offers a dynamic combination of state-of-the-art theoretical courses and practical application of learning in field education.

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Program Overview

³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ's Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Educational Leadership in the Silverfield College of Education is a hybrid, cohort based program. The program provides students with an interdisciplinary approach to leadership and is appropriate for those in a number of educational roles, such as K-12 school and district administrators, teacher leaders, higher education administrators and faculty, educational consultants, state education agency administrators, community leaders and non-profit educational leaders.

It is a 60 credit hour course, with the final nine credits coming from a cognate, an independent research project of the student's own choosing. Students who have extensive experience in education leadership can apply for the executive track, and have 3 to 9 credits waived.

Program Overview

The Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Educational Leadership in the Silverfield College of Education and Human Services is designed to develop effective educational leaders. The program is characterized by research-based studies of educational policy, instructional leadership, management skills, effective schools and studies of effective innovations. Students will receive the Florida Educational Leadership Certification as a part of the program, though they can opt out of it.

The program offers two concentrations, in Athletic Administration and School Leadership, that are 30 credit hours each. Students who opt not to receive the Florida Educational Leadership Certification will be required to take 33 credit hours. Applicants should have at least one year of teaching experience, though three is preferred.

Program Overview

Guided by the belief that the most important purposes of schooling are teaching and learning, the programs in educational leadership are designed to develop effective educational leaders. Students are guided in their personal development of a vision of excellence in schooling. Research-based studies of educational policy, instructional leadership, management skills, and effective schools as well as studies of successful innovations in practice characterize the programs. 

The Educational Leadership Certificate is designed for students who already have a master’s degree and are seeking leadership certification. Students who pursue the Educational Leadership Certificate can only take up to 12 credit hours in the certificate track that may apply to the Master’s in Educational Leadership degree if they choose to change from the certificate to the degree.

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Program Overview

The MS in Electrical Engineering (M.S.E.E.) program provides the opportunity for advanced study and research in the electrical engineering field to enhance professional opportunities in industry or provide the basis for further academic endeavors. The program is a thesis-only program in which all students are required to complete an academic thesis with a faculty advisor.

Program Overview

The Master of Arts in Teaching Elementary Education program is designed for people who have a bachelor’s degree in an unrelated subject matter but are now looking to transition into elementary education. It is appropriate for those who do not have any teaching certification, or who might only have temporary teaching certification. Through the program, students will gain an overview of the up-to-date research and practice in early childhood leadership, teaching and learning, coaching and mentoring in order to prepare them for the realities of a K-6 classroom.

The program is 39 credit hours and is offered in an online format, though it is intended for teachers based out of the state of Florida and focuses on Florida licensing requirements.

Program Overview

³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ's Master of Education in Elementary Education (M.Ed.) is a professional development course for certified teachers who want to develop content knowledge, teaching methods and teacher leadership capacity.

This is an all-online program. It is 30 credit hours, and students can choose from a number of certificates in order to tailor their education to their own needs, whether they want to focus on literacy, mathematics, science, instructional leadership, or educational technology. Applicants should already be certified teachers.

Certificates

• Graduate Certificate - Elementary STEM
• Graduate Certificate - Advanced Literacy Practices for Engaging Learners
• Graduate Certificate - Teacher Inquiry 
• Graduate Certificate - Teacher Leadership for Professional and Student Learning
• Graduate Certificate - Teaching Diverse Learners
• *Coming Soon* Graduate Certificate - TESOL
• Personalized Course Pairing - Elementary Methods
• Personalized Course Pairing - Alternative Teacher Certification Competencies
• *Coming Soon* Graduate Certificate - Early Childhood
• *Coming Soon* Graduate Certificate - Special Education

Program Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Elementary STEM Education is designed to meet the needs of PreK-6 teachers, who already hold a valid teaching licensure, supervisors, coaches, and college/university teacher educators who want to increase their effectiveness in instruction in the STEM disciplines. This program addresses the needs expressed by the Florida State Department of Education. The program includes five classes that will provide an in-depth view of integrated STEM research, theory, and the application of current best practices in the classroom.

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Program Overview

The College of Arts and Science’s Master of Arts (M.A.) in English is designed to appeal to a wide range of students, including working professionals. Students will expand their literary knowledge through a variety of texts including poetry, drama, fiction, film, biography and memoir, while they develop writing skills in a variety of modes, such as creative writing and writing for business and nonprofits. Students interested in teaching at the college level also have the option to complete a teaching assistantship. 

Concentrations

• Composition and Rhetoric
• Creative Writing 

Composition and Rhetoric

The program's concentration in Rhetoric and Composition provides students with optional instruction that will enhance their qualifications for teaching writing in high schools and community colleges. The program also recommends this concentration for students wishing to pursue careers as technical writers, editors or Internet publishers.

Creative Writing

Graduate students concentrating in Creative Writing develop their craft while deepening their understanding of literary genres and traditions. Dynamic workshops, independent studies and special topic offerings explore techniques and trends in the contemporary literary writing environment. Alongside courses that delve into influential authors and literary movements, graduate work in Creative Writing provides students dedicated time to experiment with forms, hone editorial skills and work closely with faculty actively engaged in the writing world so that each student can master form, style and voice. 

Program Overview

Brook’s College of Health’s Master of Science in Health Administration (EMHA) is an online program that aims to help those working in the healthcare industry advance their careers by improving their communication, analytical and innovative thinking skills. 

While this program’s lectures are entirely online, there are three in-residence seminars that last four days at the start of the first semester, the summer semester, and the last semester. Students are also encouraged to attend on campus or Zoom networking events.  

This is a 30 credit hour, cohort based program. Students also have the option to take classes concurrently in order to earn a dual degree in either Master of Science Health Informatics or Doctor of Physical Therapy.  

Applicants must already have received a bachelor’s degree. 

Program Overview

The Master of Science in FinTech offered by the Coggin College of Business prepares students to work in the ever-changing world of financial technology. Students will study data analytics, data visualization, business analytics applications and advanced financial management. Students will learn how cutting edge technology such as machine learning and artificial intelligence will affect their industry, and will get actual industry experience through the FinTech practicum.

The program is 30 credit hours. Students should either have a relevant bachelor’s degree, two years of relevant work experience, a master’s degree, or a passing score on the GRE or GMAT.

Program Overview

Global health is an interdisciplinary field that relies on a broad knowledge base to create innovative solutions to challenging health problems in resource poor settings. This online program provides graduate students an opportunity to complete one required and three elective graduate courses in global health. Electives include discipline specific courses and study abroad opportunities.

Students who complete the ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ Graduate Certificate in Global Health will be able to:

• Apply understanding of a rapidly changing global healthcare system, the policies driving change, and the impact on diverse healthcare settings
• Effectively articulate the basic principles of public health and the major determinants of global public health
• Examine the distribution of health and disability around the world and realize the individual, social, and institutional factors that affect the burden of disease
• Compare the essential components of global health programs and key responses to poverty that can potentially minimize the global burden of disease in developing countries

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Program Overview

The GlobalMBA offered by the ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ, University of Wuppertal and the University of Warsaw is a dual degree program, and graduates earn both a Master of Business Administration from ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ and a Master of International Management and Intercultural Communication from the University of Warsaw.

It is a cohort-based program, and students move together, spending a full term in each country, including a rotating Asian country. Classes cover topics such as business discipline, intercultural communication and international business environments in each country in order to fully prepare students for a career in international business.

The program is 51 credit hours. Applicants will be interviewed before admittance.

Selection interview dates:

• Friday, February 28, 2025
• Friday, March 28, 2025*
• April TBD 2025*

*April and March interviews will be held only if spaces in Cohort 25 are still available

Applications are open until June 1 or the program is full.

2025 Cohort Schedule

Program Overview

The Doctor of Health Administration (DHA) emphasizes leadership, advanced evidence-based management of teaching hospitals, and evidence-based research. Students will engage with and learn from national health administration professionals. Graduates will be prepared to assume roles in higher education faculty positions and the highest levels of healthcare administration roles in academic/teaching hospitals.  The program utilizes a cohort model, limiting the number of students who begin each fall.  Students are expected to travel to Jacksonville, FL, once per semester to attend a weekend executive seminar.

Program Overview

The MHA is a 45 (minimum) credit degree program, which consists of Brooks College of Health core courses, including a one 3-hour elective.

Program Opportunities

The MHA program offers opportunities to gain hands-on experience and transformational learning with the delivery and financing of health care in other countries through study abroad opportunities. The program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Health Management Education (CAHME).

MHA students have the opportunity to learn and interact with some of the nation's largest health care organizations. Jacksonville is home to Mayo Clinic, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida, Baptist Health, HCA Memorial, St Vincent's Hospital, to name a few who provide a wide variety of internship and employment options. Each MHA student will earn their official Lean Competency System (LCS) Certification 1C Green Belt equivalent and training in Human Centered Design, sponsored by Guidewell/FloridaBlue.

Program Overview

A joint project between ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ’s Brooks College of Health, Coggin College of Business and the College of Computing, Engineering, and Construction, the Master of Science in Health Informatics seeks to prepare students for board certification in Clinical Informatics, Nursing Informatics, Information Management and Data Analytics.  

The program is offered in an all-online format, and an in-person format as of Fall 2025. Students interested in attending in person will need to select Health Informatics, M.S. on the admissions application. It is 33 credit hours. This program is also offered as part of a dual degree program alongside ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ’s Executive Master of Science in Health (EMHA), Master of Health Administration (MHA), and Master of Science in Business Analytics where both degrees can be earned concurrently. 

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In-Person Option

The Health Informatics (M.S.) program can also be taken in-person (effective fall 2025). Applicants interested in this option will need to select Health Informatics, MS on the admissions application.

Note: The M.S. in Health Informatics is awaiting US Student Exchange and Visitor Program (SEVP) approval which is needed for ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ to issue an I-20 for the Fall 2025 semester. In the meantime, international students may start the program in fall 2025 taking online classes from their home country. Pending SEVP approval, international students may start in-person classes at ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ in Spring 2026 and still be eligible for the Optional Practical Training (OPT).

Program Overview

The objective of this 12-credit certificate is to expose students to modern healthcare IT, including data acquisition and analysis, clinical systems design, decision support, interoperability, artificial intelligence, and health information regulations.  It focuses specifically on the electronic health record and how data are acquired, interpreted, shared, stored, and retrieved accurately and seamlessly in support of patient care.

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Program Overview

The Master of Science (M.S.) In Higher Education Administration offered by the Silverfield College of Education and Human Resources prepares students for a career in post secondary education such as work in Student Affairs, Academic Support, Development and Alumni Relations, Finance, Housing and General College & University Administration. The program focuses on real-world problem-solving, leadership development and administrative skills in order to prepare students for the ever-changing world of post-secondary education.

The program is 36 credit hours and offers five concentrations. Students can choose from Collegiate Athletics, General Higher Education, International Programs, Non-Profit Management and Student Affairs.

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Program Overview

³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ’s Master of Art (M.A.) in History offers courses in African, Asian, European, Latin American and U.S. history. It is a research-intensive program and students will have the opportunity to design, conduct and present historical research in professional conferences, digital humanities platforms and public history venues.

The program requires a minimum of 36 credit hours and has thesis and non-thesis options available. In addition to the M.A., students will have the option to earn a public history certificate. Students should already have or should be in the process of completing a bachelor’s degree.  

Program Overview

The Master of Science (M.S.) in Instructional Technology, Training and Development teaches those in corporate training, instructional design or other training environments how to leverage technology in learning. Students will learn how to design and deliver high-impact instruction across various industries and courses will cover topics including artificial intelligence (AI), data visualization and universal design for learning (UDL).

The program is 30 credit hours and is offered in an all online format.

Program Overview

The post-master’s certificate in Integrative Behavioral Health is housed within the Department of Public Health and provides specialized instruction, clinical supervision, and cohort support for emerging community mental health/social work/public health providers seeking advanced practice skills in integrative behavioral health methods to augment their professional practice and prepare for independent practice/licensure as appropriate for their discipline.  This certificate is uniquely tailored to behavioral health providers seeking advanced practice/intervention skills and specialty practice training and supervision incorporating spirituality, creativity, animals, nature, exercise, and nutrition as medicine into traditional clinical practice with a special focus on community mental health and wellness and the unique challenges of serving the needs of those experiencing health disparity.

Special Note

Certificate programs are not eligible for financial aid. Please visit the Department of Financial Aid for more information regarding eligibility.

Current ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ CMHC, Social Work or Public Health students wishing to complete the certificate within their graduate degree program should discuss this with their faculty advisor before the summer semester of their first year. When approved by their program faculty, admission can be completed through a Change of Major form without a separate application.

Program Overview

³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ’s Master of Arts in International Affairs (M.A.) is the only such program in Northeast Florida. The program, which is offered jointly by ten departments in three colleges, is designed educate students about the complex political, economic, cultural and historical dimensions of an interconnected world, as well as to expand awareness of relationships between counties, cultures and individuals.

The program is 36 credit hours, three of which will come from either a thesis or field experience, which can come in the form of an internship or a study abroad component. Students will need to demonstrate intermediate-level foreign language fluency either upon admission or by graduation. Applicants should already have or be in the process of graduating with a bachelor’s degree.  

Program Overview

This program addresses the needs expressed by the Florida State Department of Education. The program provides teachers with the knowledge to support the reading development and achievement of students from varied cultural and linguistic backgrounds; expand knowledge in reading assessment and methodologies; and develop research based, instructional practices which include oral language, phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary and comprehension for students in the classroom and in intervention/remediation settings. Completion of the required 15 credit hours qualifies individuals with a current Florida teaching certificate to earn the Florida Reading Endorsement.

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Program Overview

Brook's College of Health's Master of Science in Health (M.S.H.) in Kinesiology and Lifestyle Medicine (KALM) is designed to help working professionals advance their careers, using an evidence-based curriculum in an applied research setting. Students who have completed the program have high rates of admittance into medical programs and Ph.D. funded programs.

The program is 39 credit hours, with the first 33 credit hours coming from required courses in exercise physiology, epidemiology, biostatistics, research methods and behavioral medicine, and the remaining six coming from either a thesis, internship or final project. Students can opt for thesis or non-thesis programs.

Students interested in applying must already have graduated with their bachelor's degree.

Program Overview

Continue working in your current role while you earn a Master of Science in Logistics and Supply Chain Management (M.S.) though the Coggin College of Business. Designed for those with 3-15 years of experience in logistics, the program will equip professionals with the advanced skills and knowledge they need to excel in logistics and supply chain management. With a curriculum focused on strategic sourcing, transportation management, supply chain operations and international logistics, students will develop strong analytical and problem-solving skills that will help them address supply chain challenges.

The program is 30 credit hours. Students should have two or more years of relevant work experience or a qualifying GRE or GMAT score.

Program Highlights and Strengths

• Designed to meet the graduate education needs of working individuals
• Targeted at employees with 3-15 years of experience in the logistics and supply chain management field
• Enhance skill set to keep pace with rapidly advancing technology and business practices in logistics and supply chain management
• Prepare for career advancement and leadership opportunities
• Experience personal and professional growth through interaction and networking with classmates, professors and recruiters
• ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ professors have industry experience and academic expertise to help students reach their professional goals
• The Coggin College of Business is AACSB accredited, representing the highest standard of achievement for business schools. Less than 5% of the world's 13,000 business programs have earned this distinction

Online Option

The Logistics and Supply Chain Management (MS) program can also be taken online (effective fall 2024). Applicants interested in this option will need to select Logistics & Supply Chain Management (online), MS on the admissions application.

Program Overview

Jacksonville is a hub for some of the most dynamic and contemporary companies in the logistics and supply chain industry. The certificate will help you keep pace with rapidly changing technology and business practices in supply chain and logistics. You will gain access to a network of resources to increase your acumen in the industry, grow professionally and advance your career.

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Program Overview

The Master of Science in Management offered by the Coggin College of Business is a business and management degree designed for those whose bachelor’s degrees are in a different field. Students will learn the language of business through the program. They will also study core topics such as accounting, economics, management, finance, marketing and quantitative business analysis.

The program is 30 credit hours.

Program Highlights

• Gain knowledge in all areas of business through core business curriculum - 24 credits
• Gain industry specific knowledge through elective courses (6 credits) and extracurricular activities
• Part-time option to lengthen your studies to allow for internships or full-time work
• Career coaching provided by the Coggin Career Management Center staff

Participant Benefits

• Learn the language of business and gain a solid business background to open up advancement opportunities within your undergraduate major field
• Open career opportunities in the field of business which would have been unavailable without a graduate business degree
• Strengthen transferable skills to allow for employment in management
• Gain a network of contacts that will last a lifetime

Program Overview

³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ’s Master of Science in Materials Science and Engineering is a multidisciplinary program hosted jointly by the College of Arts and Sciences and the College of Computing, Engineering and Construction. It is a research-driven program in which students undertake independent research guided by a member of faculty.

The program is 30 credit hours, with 18 credit hours coming from graduate level thesis research and thesis defense. Applicants should already have a bachelor’s degree in natural sciences or engineering, though exceptions might be made depending on a student’s academic history. Before applying, students are expected to have spoken to a member of the faculty who will serve as their advisor.

Program Overview

³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ’s Master of Science (M.S.) in Mathematical Science aims to help students analyze and interpret data, and obtain essential skills such as analytical thinking, problem-solving, data analysis and critical thinking. Students will also gain familiarity with industry-standard software such as SAS, R, Python, Maple, Matlab and Mathematica. 

Students can choose between a concentration in statistics or mathematics. Both programs require a thesis. Students must have or be in the process of completing a bachelor’s degree in a related field. Those not interested in the full M.S. program can also complete a graduate certificate in applied mathematics.  

Program Overview

This program provides the opportunity for advanced study, field work, and research in the mechanical engineering field to enhance professional opportunities in industry or provide the basis for further academic endeavors.

The mission of the M.S. in Mechanical Engineering program is to prepare students to function in a demanding technical environment where their advanced mechanical engineering education will allow them to solve uncommon problems in their field of expertise. Through our commitment to mechanical engineering research and requiring students to participate in such activities we will provide opportunities for expanded content knowledge and development of critical thinking skills outside of a classroom setting. Students graduating from the program will receive the education that allows them to pursue a doctoral degree.

Program Overview

Students who complete this certificate will have a greater knowledge of the overlap between mental health and sexual health, will have the opportunity to conceptualize and design a research protocol of their own, and can expect opportunities to be a named author on at least one peer-reviewed publication or presentation. Possible research topics include (but are not limited to): Sexually Transmitted Infections, LGBTQ+ health, sex education, sexual dysfunction, and paraphilias. Any post-baccalaureate student is eligible to apply for this certificate. This certificate can also be completed by Clinical Mental Health Counseling students using the available 9 credits of elective coursework in the CMHC program of study (please contact the Graduate School about adding the certificate if you are a current ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ CMHC student).

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Program Overview

³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ’s Master of Music in Performance (M.M.) is an award-winning music performance program that offers concentrations in jazz studies, conducting, piano, voice, strings, woodwinds, brass and percussion. Classes are scheduled in order to allow students to work while attending school. The program is complemented by the Ira M. Koger Eminent Scholar Chair in American Music, which provides an additional focus in jazz music.

All concentrations are 36 credit hours with a two year residency. Students should already have completed a bachelors degree in music or music education, and must audition for the program.

Concentrations

The Music (M.M.) program requires applicants to choose one of the following concentrations:

• Conducting
• Jazz Studies
• Piano
• Strings
• Voice
• Woodwinds, Brass and Percussion

Program Overview

³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ’s Master of Music Education (MME) program is designed to prepare students to take the Florida Department of Education Professional Knowledge and Music Subject Area exams in order to qualify for The Florida Department of Education’s Florida Professional Teaching Certificate. The program, which offers small class sizes, has a high success rate among graduates. Students have high rates of employment post-graduation. 

Students can choose between two concentrations. Pedagogy and Research is 36 credit hours, and is designed for students who already have a bachelor’s in Music Education. Professional Education is 30 credit hours and is designed for students who have any undergraduate music degree. As this program caters to working professionals, the classes meet mostly in the evening.  

Concentrations

• Pedagogy and Research - 36 credit hours
• Professional Education - 30 credit hours

Program Overview

The nonprofit sector has experienced exponential growth in the last few decades. Increasingly, governments at the local, state, and national levels have looked to the nonprofit community to deliver goods and services on behalf of government. Community needs have also grown, and nonprofit activities have expanded to meet those needs. As the nonprofit sector continues to grow, there is a need for workers in this sector to prepare to assume management and leadership positions. The Graduate Certificate Program in Nonprofit Management at the ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ is intended to equip members or aspiring members of the nonprofit community in the northeast Florida region with relevant professional administrative and managerial skills. The certificate is also intended to benefit students in other graduate programs who desire to enhance their professional opportunities through acquiring skills in nonprofit management. The graduate courses included in the nonprofit certificate program can be applied toward degree credit in the ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree program, should certificate seekers desire to continue their graduate experience by entering the MPA program.

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Program Overview

Program Overview

The Brook’s College of Health’s online Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Doctor of Nursing Practice (PMHNP DNP) is designed to include education and preparation that will assist nurses to acquire the advanced knowledge and clinical skills they need to provide comprehensive care to a wide range of patients. The program is based on the American Association of Colleges of Nursing's (AACN's) The Essentials: Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education (2021) and the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF) Standards for Quality Nurse Practitioner Education 6th edition (2022).

The program is 68 credit hours and 1,100 clinical hours that can be completed in the student’s community. Applicants must already possess a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), be licensed as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) and hold national certification as a Nurse Practitioner (NP). Students only want to receive the PMHNP and do not want to complete a DNP can register separately for the PMHNP Certificate track. 

Special Note

Distance education programs that lead to professional licensure or certification must satisfy state educational requirements in the state where the student is located at time of initial enrollment or where the student attests they intend to seek employment. The post-MSN Doctor of Nursing Practice Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (DNP PMHNP) prepares students to meet licensure requirements in the state of Florida. 

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Program Overview

Objectives for the Post-MSN Doctor of Nursing (DNP) program are based on The Essentials of Doctoral Education for Advanced Nursing Practice (October 2006). The program objectives build upon those for the Masters in Nursing program.

The DNP is a practice-focused degree for advanced practice registered nurses (APRN) in the following roles: Nurse Exec. (NE-BC); Nurse Exec. Advanced (NEA-BC); Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM); Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS); Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNA); Nurse Practitioners (CNP).

Please note that admission offers are issued on a rolling basis and that Agencies in the community may require proof of negative TB test, current CPR, or other immunization or background information. In those instances, it is the student's responsibility to provide the necessary documentation to the agency.

Beginning Fall 2025, ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ is suspending the use of the State Employee Waiver for non-state funded programs, which include the Nutrition and Dietetics: Dietetic Professional Studies, MS, and the Nursing: Post-MSN DNP. Students enrolled prior to Fall 2025 may continue to use the state employee waiver provided they remain continuously enrolled until degree completion. For additional information, please contact ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ Online.

Program Overview

The online Master’s in Nursing Management and Leadership provides a holistic model for future nurse managers and leaders. The curriculum emphasizes self and staff development, value-based practice, interprofessional relationships, patient-centered care and fostering a culture that supports advocacy, evidence-based practice and quality improvement. Designed to meet the 21st century post-pandemic healthcare environment, the program aligns with AACN’s (2021) The Essentials: Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education, bridging nursing education with contemporary healthcare practices. The program is tailored for nurses seeking leadership roles at the non-executive level. Graduates will gain foundational knowledge of the concepts related to the AONL Certified Nurse Manager and Leader (CNML) examination content outline, though the program is not intended as exam preparation.

Special Notes

The BSN‐MSN tracks require a BSN for admission and will admit up to 20 students combined each fall.

Program Overview

The Brook's College of Health's Nutrition Internship – Dietetic Training aims to prepare students to take the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) credentialing examination to become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist through a combination of graduate level coursework and hands-on experience.  

This is a full-time, on campus master’s degree, and will require 30 credit hours as well as 1,000 hours of supervised practice experience. Applicants must already have a bachelor’s degree in nutrition from an ACEND accredited U.S. institution. 

Other Programs in Nutrition & Dietetics

Program Overview

The Professional Studies concentration is a distance learning option for those students who wish to emphasize the application of advanced nutrition knowledge to a variety of practice areas. Applicants must be credentialed registered dietitian nutritionists (RDN’s) or those with a bachelor’s degree in nutrition and DPD verification statement from an Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND).

The Online M.S. in Nutrition and Dietetics Professional Studies concentration is a great option for students attending a stand-alone dietetic internship or who wish to pursue a master’s degree before completing their supervised practice.

Full-time and part-time options are available. Applications for the professional studies concentration are accepted for Fall, Spring, and Summer starts. 

Beginning Fall 2025, ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ is suspending the use of the State Employee Waiver for non-state funded programs, which include the Nutrition and Dietetics: Dietetic Professional Studies, MS, and the Nursing: Post-MSN DNP. Students enrolled prior to Fall 2025 may continue to use the state employee waiver provided they remain continuously enrolled until degree completion. For additional information, please contact ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ Online.

Other Programs in Nutrition & Dietetics

Program Overview

The Brook's College of Health's Nutrition and Dietetics Integrated Graduate Program is a competency-based (CBE) program that measures learning based on how well a student can demonstrate the ACEND® Future Education Model (FEM) Graduate Degree Competencies, which define the minimum level of proficiency in nutrition and dietetics a practitioner needs to succeed in private practice. Through the seven-unit program, students will learn and demonstrate the core competencies which include foundation knowledge, client/patient services, food system management, community & population health, business management and others. 

It is an all-online, 20 credit hour, five semester program. Students interested in applying must have their bachelor’s degree, and they must have taken the prerequisite courses within the last ten years.  

Program Overview

This certificate program is appropriate for educators, administrators, agency personnel, counselors, or others who interact with individuals with disabilities and their stakeholders.

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Program Overview

The Brook's College of Health's Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program provides graduates with the knowledge and skills to become generalist practitioners of the highest caliber. ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ's DPT program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), and graduates are eligible to take the national licensure examination. 

The professional curriculum, all of which takes place at the doctoral level, consists of approximately 104 credit hours taken over eight semesters. Applicants must comply with all requirements and procedures of the ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ related to admission to graduate level programs. 

The Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at the ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 3030 Potomac Ave., Suite 100, Alexandria, Virginia 22305-3085; telephone: 703-706-3245; email: accreditation@apta.org; website: . If needing to contact the program/institution directly, please call 904-620-2248 or email s.paige@unf.edu.

Program Overview

The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Certificate track is designed to be a post-MSN non-degree seeking option for those who do not wish to complete the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP). This program is designed for those who already possess, at a minimum, a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), are licensed as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), hold national certification as a Nurse Practitioner (NP), and wish to become certified as a PMHNP. The curriculum prepares certificate completers to take the Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Across the Lifespan) Certification through the American Nurses' Credentialing Center (ANCC). The curriculum for the program is based on the American Association of Colleges of Nursing's (AACN's) The Essentials: Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education (2021) and the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF) Standards for Quality Nurse Practitioner Education 6th edition (2022).  The program objectives build upon those for the masters in a nursing program.

The PMHNP Certificate program is designed to include education and preparation that will assist the student in acquiring the advanced knowledge and clinical skills to provide best practices and comprehensive care to clients across the lifespan. The clinical component of this program will focus on the mental health care needs of individuals and families whether in outpatient, inpatient, or private practice settings.

The program currently offers online studies in this track with courses following the traditional full-length semesters. Note that financial aid is not available for the certificate track as it is not a degree program.

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Program Overview

³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ’s Master of Science in Psychological Sciences is designed to advance students’ knowledge of the psychological sciences, with a specific focus on Developmental Psychology, Behavior Analysis, Clinical Research, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science and Human Factors. The program qualifies students to continue their education in pyschology, and 50% students receive some sort of funding for graduate teaching or research positions.

³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ offers an Accelerated Path for the BS-MS Program in Psychological Science that current undergraduate students can apply to in their junior year. Students from other universities must have completed the prerequisite courses and have their bachelor’s degree.

Program Overview

³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ’s Master of Public Administration (MPA) program aims to help students understand the scope of governance in modern society and teach them everything they need to know to effectively administer public programs. It offers both online and night classes in order to support continuing students as well as working professionals. Students should have or should be in the process of completing a bachelor’s degree.  

Concentrations

The Public Administration (MPA) program requires applicants to choose one of the following concentrations:

• Generalist Option
• Health Administration
• Local Government Policy & Administration
• National Security
• Non-Profit Management
• Public Policy

Program Overview

The Brooks College of Health offers a Master of Public Health (MPH) designed to prepare students for a range of public health careers in public and private institutions, health care facilities, or worksite wellness programs. Students will be trained to work in epidemiology; in developing, planning, managing, or evaluating health promotion and disease prevention programs; in conducting public health related research; or advocating for public health.  

The program is 45 credit hours, and students can choose between two concentrations, epidemiology or social and behavioral science.

Program Overview

This certificate is ideal for those students who are working on a master’s degree in another field, but have an interest in or plan to work in a public health setting, or for professionals who are working in the field but do not have a degree in public health. The PHC is offered through the Master of Public Health (MPH) program. MPH faculty teach the required PHC courses, and students take courses along with MPH students. The ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ MPH Program is nationally accredited by the .

The PHC Program admits one cohort of students each fall semester. The full-time program can be completed in 1 ½ years and the part time in 2 years. The program is hybrid and requires approximately 50% face-to-face instruction and 50% online instruction. Students spend approximately 1-2 evenings per week in class. This format makes the ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ PHC Program very accessible to those working full time while still providing meaningful interaction with faculty and peers.

Individuals with a bachelor’s degree in any field may be accepted into the PHC Program; there are no pre-requisites. Acceptance into the PHC Program is dependent on student eligibility and space in the program. Students who have graduated from the MPH Program or are enrolled in the MPH Program are not eligible to earn the Certificate. All courses for the Certificate must be completed at the ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ.

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Program Overview

The certificate program is open to all ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ History Graduate students. Courses taken to complete the certificate may be eligible to be counted toward the History Master’s Degree. With special permission, ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ graduate students in other graduate programs and post-baccalaureate students may also earn the certificate. Subject to relevant college and university policies and accreditation limitations, post-baccalaureate students who are subsequently admitted into the ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ History MA program may be eligible to count credits earned in the certificate program toward their MA degree. For information on counting credits towards other degrees, refer to the following Graduate School policies: Graduate Certificate Programs Policy and Graduate Transfer Credit Policy.

Special Note

Program Overview

Note: This program is transitioning to an online program starting Fall 2025.

The Master of Arts in Teaching in Secondary Education offered by the Silverfield College of Education and Human Services is an all-online program designed to let students continue to work in their current field while getting the education they need to become a middle or high school teacher. The program is designed for students who already have earned a bachelor’s degree in a non-education field and now want to move into secondary education. Students will prepare for their teaching certificate while gaining classroom experience.

It offers optional concentrations in biology teaching, chemistry teaching, English/ESOL teaching, Mathematics Teaching, Physics Teaching or Social Studies teaching. The program is 30 credit hours, except for the English/ESOL concentration, which is 33 credit hours.

Program Overview

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Program Overview

The Master of Social Work degree offered by ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ’s College of Arts and Sciences is designed to prepare students for a career as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). It offers full-time and part-time options, along with afternoon and evening classes in order to make it accessible to working professionals. It is a cohort-based program with classes offered in person to facilitate collaborative learning.

Students can choose to participate in the traditional MSW program, which is a two-year track designed for students with a bachelor’s degree in any field. The traditional track is a 60 credit hour program, and includes two field-based internships, a 400 hour generalist internship as well as a 500 hour advanced generalist internship.

Students who have already earned a Bachelor of Social Work can opt for the Advanced Standing MSW program, which is a one year, 33 credit hour program requiring one 500 hour advanced generalist field internship.

Program Overview

The Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Special Education offered by the Silverfield College of Education and human services is designed to prepare candidates to work with individuals with disabilities in a variety of professional settings including centers for independent living, employment agencies, non-profit organizations and other disability service agencies. Students enrolled in the program will expand their knowledge of disability policies and laws such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), IDEA, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.

The program is 30 credit hours, and students should have a bachelor’s degree.

Program Overview

The Silverfield College of Education and Human Services’ Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Exceptional Student Education is designed to prepare students to be clinical practitioners working with exceptional students, such as special education teachers, consulting teacher, behavior analysts and parent-infant specialists. Students are trained to deal with special needs individuals ranging in age from preschool to adulthood, as well as their families.

The program is 30 credit hours, and students must have already passed the relevant prerequisite classes. Students should have also qualified for the program by passing the GK, CLAST, NTE or GRE exams.

Program Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Teacher Inquiry is a specialized program tailored for educators seeking to enhance their instructional practice through the power of inquiry and research. This certificate equips professionals with data literacy skills needed to engage in systematic inquiry within their classrooms, enabling them to critically examine and improve their teaching methods and student outcomes. Participants will learn how to design and implement research projects, collect and analyze qualitative and quantitative data, and translate findings into evidence-based instructional strategies. Whether educators aim to address specific classroom challenges or contribute to the broader field of education through research, this program empowers them to become reflective practitioners who continuously strive for excellence in teaching and learning.

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Program Overview

This online certificate’s innovative approach is intentionally designed to offer job-embedded coursework focused on teacher leadership. The certificate is designed for experienced teachers who are interested in advancing their leadership from their classrooms, in their schools, and with their districts. The program intentionally creates a community of practice for exploring research based practices that will position you to continue growing while you develop the skills to help other teachers learn and thrive in their work. The certificate is aligned with the Teacher Leader Model Standards.

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Program Overview

The Teaching Diverse Learners Certificate provides teachers with an in-depth understanding of the characteristics and educational needs of diverse learners. An awareness of the communities, backgrounds, and learning profiles of students is needed to better maximize learning. As classrooms become more inclusive, teachers need to develop and implement various materials, differentiated activities, and assessments to motivate all students to learn and incorporate practices that build community and enhance a sense of belonging. This preparation would also provide opportunities to examine myths, misconceptions, and instructional, and institutional practices that influence students’ success in schools.

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Program Overview

This program will focus on research, theory, and best practices related to teaching in developmentally and culturally responsive ways. The program will cover educational models to include Montessori, Waldorf, Public Waldorf, and Reggio. The blended model will include face to face, hybrid and online coursework. Periodic opportunities to travel to Perugia, Italy and England to study whole child learning models will be offered.

Cohort specific courses are offered one time a year. Cohort 1 will focus on Public Waldorf.

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