Jacksonville University offers the following graduate programs:
- Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Leadership and Learning degree with three (3) concentrations through the School of Education
- Master of Arts in Mathematics (MA) through the College of Arts & Sciences
- Master of Business Administration (MBA) in both
FLEX (evening) and Accelerated (Day) Programs with concentrations in
Accounting and Finance, Aviation Management and Management through the
Davis college of Business
- Executive Master of Business Administration (Executive MBA) through the Davis College of Business
- Master of Science in Organizational Leadership (MS-OL) through the Davis College of Business
- Joint Juris Doctor/Master of Business Administration (JD/MBA) through the Davis college of Business and the Florida Coastal School of Law
- Joint Master of Science in Nursing and Master of Business Administration (MSN/MBA) through the Davis College of Business and the Jacksonville Unversity School of Nursing.
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree with
concentrations in Leadership in Healthcare Systems, Nurse Educator,
Family Nurse Practitioner, and the joint Family Nurse Practitioner with
Emergency Nurse Practitioner sub-specialization.
- Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree is a post master's practice focused doctorate for the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN.)
- Master of Arts and Master of Science in Marine Science (MA/MS) through the College of Arts & Sciences.
- Master of Fine Arts in Choreography (MFA) through the College of Fine Arts
- Certificate in Advanced Graduate Studies (CAGS) a
24-month Advanced Specialty Education Program in Orthodontics and
Dentofacial Orthodontics offered through the School of Orthodontics
- Teacher Certification Preparation Program for Elementary and
Secondary Areas (TCP) and Teacher Certification Education Minor for the
Secondary Area through the School of Education.
MASTER OF EDUCATION IN LEADERSHIP AND LEARNING (M.ED.) ADMISSION
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Admission requirements include:
- A $50 nonrefundable application fee.
- A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.
- A completed graduate admission application form.
- Two letters of recommendation. For the Educational Leadership
concentration, at least one of the recommendation letters must come from
the school principal or immediate supervisor.
- Submission of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score report as required.
- In addition to the program admission requirements, all international
student applicants must also meet the JU Admissions requirements as
outlined under "International Students." Further, all international
students are required to present a GRE score.
- All applications and transcripts of undergraduate as well as
graduate work must be on file in the Office of Admission prior to
initial registration.
- Any exceptions to the preceding requirements must be approved by the Dean of the School of Education.
All application materials should be mailed to:
- Center for Professional Studies
Jacksonville University
2800 University Boulevard North
Jacksonville, Florida 32211-3394
Veterans Applications - Jacksonville University
welcomes applications from veterans to the M.Ed. Program. The M.Ed.
Program fully qualifies for the financial benefits available to veterans
or their dependents.
Transient or Non-Degree Student Application - Classes only available for those accepted to the M.Ed. program.
Transfer of Credit - Students admitted to the M.Ed.
Program must attend full-time. The cohort, “lock-step” format does not
allow for transfer credits. Students attend courses as scheduled
throughout the entire program. If a student must drop from the program
for personal reasons, he or she must wait one full year before being
readmitted.
Admission to Candidacy - A student may be admitted
to candidacy for the degree only if all admissions materials have been
filed with the Office of Admission, Graduate Studies.
All application materials must be submitted by July 30 for the fall semester.
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MASTER OF ART IN MATHEMATICS (MA) ADMISSION
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Admission requirements include:
- A $50 nonrefundable application fee.
- A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
- A completed graduate admission application form.
- Admission to graduate study is granted on an individual basis upon
review of the applicant’s entire academic record by the advisor to the
MA in Mathematics Program. Evidence considered includes past academic
performance, letters of recommendation, and past professional
experience. A student may be asked to have a personal interview.
- Three (3) letters of recommendation, two (2) of which must pertain
to prior academic experience addressing the candidate’s potential for
being successful in a rigorous graduate program, must be submitted with
the initial application to the MA in Mathematics Program.
- Overall undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 on a 4.0
scale if earned within two (2) years of awarding the bachelor’s degree.
Students not meeting these requirements may be admitted in a non-degree
status up to and including six (6) semester hours. Students are
prohibited from taking additional MA in Mathematics courses until they
meet all admission requirements.
- In addition to the program admission requirements, all international
student applicants must also meet the JU Admissions requirements as
outlined under "International Students."
- All applications and official transcripts of undergraduate, as well
as graduate work must be on file in the Office of Admission prior to
initial registration.
- An undergraduate degree in Mathematics is not necessary for
admission to the MA in Mathematics Program; however, all applicants must
be accepted by the advisor to the MA in Mathematics Program and must
demonstrate adequate understanding of basic differential and integral
calculus.
- Any exceptions to the preceding requirements must be approved by the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.
All application materials should be mailed to:
- Center for Professional Studies
Jacksonville University
2800 University Boulevard North
Jacksonville, Florida 32211-3394
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MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA) - ACCELERATED (DAY) PROGRAM ADMISSION
Admission requirements include:
- A $50 nonrefundable application fee.
- A completed graduate admission application form.
- A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution.
- A resume.
- Official Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or Graduate
Record Exam (GRE) score. Students graduating with a degree in business
from an AACSB accredited institution who hold a cumulative GPA of 3.3 or
higher are exempt from taking the GMAT/GRE.
- Two completed recommendation forms.
- A Statement of Purpose (short essay).
- All students entering the Accelerated (Day) MBA must, by academic
background and/or business experience, be knowledgeable in the areas of
accounting, economics, finance, personal computer basics, college
algebra, and statistical analysis. Students without these qualifications
will be required to take the appropriate foundation courses. There are
four (4) foundation courses: (1) Accounting; (2) Economics; (3) Finance;
and (4) Quantitative Methods.
Waiver of a required prerequisite
course may be granted in certain unusual circumstances where documented
work experience has supplied the required body of knowledge contained in
the prerequisite course. Such documentation will be reviewed, and any
waiver on this basis is at the discretion of the Director of the
Graduate Business Programs.
- In addition to the program admission requirements, all international
student applicants must also meet the Jacksonville University
Admissions requirements as outlined under "International Students".
Further, all international students are required to present a GMAT score
and interview with the Director of Graduate Business Programs.
- Upon acceptance to the Accelerated MBA Program, all candidates must
submit a $500 non-refundable deposit, which will be applied to the first
semester's tuition.
All application materials should be mailed to:
- Center for Professional Studies
Jacksonville University
2800 University Boulevard North
Jacksonville, Florida 32211-3394
Types of Accelerated MBA Admissions - Students
meeting all admission requirements will be accepted as degree
candidates. On an individual basis, applicants who show promise for
successful graduate work who do not meet all qualifications may be
considered for conditional admission. In rare instances, applicants who
cannot supply the required credentials in a timely manner may be granted
non-degree status. Graduate non-degree status may be granted for the
administrative convenience of the school and/or students. Admission on
this basis is for one semester only and does not guarantee or imply that
the individual will be accepted as a degree candidate. The applicant’s
admission file must be complete at the end of the first semester so that
an application decision may be reached by the second semester. Students
with incomplete application files will not be permitted to register for
the second semester.
A student enrolled in other MBA programs may take courses at JU as a
“graduate transient” student for one semester only. The student must
present a letter from his or her degree-granting institution indicating
good standing. Jacksonville University accepts no responsibility
regarding the transferability of its MBA courses to other institutions.
Veterans Applications - Jacksonville
University welcomes applications from veterans to the Accelerated MBA
Program. The Accelerated MBA Program fully qualifies for the financial
benefits available to veterans or their dependents.
Transfer and Transient Credit - A
maximum of six (6) semester hours or 10-quarter hours of graduate
academic credit may be transferred from an AACSB accredited academic
institution. The credit must be in courses similar in content and rigor
to Jacksonville University’s Accelerated MBA Program, and the grade must
be at least a “B.” To be eligible for transfer credit, the student must
submit a transcript and catalog description of the course(s) to the
Director of Graduate Business Programs. All courses submitted for
transfer credit consideration must have been taken within five years of
beginning the Accelerated MBA program.
Students admitted to the Accelerated MBA Program will normally be
expected to satisfy degree requirements by taking courses at JU.
Permission to take a course at another institution for transient credit
will only be granted in the presence of extenuating circumstances. The
Director of Graduate Business Programs and the Dean of the Davis College
of Business must approve transient study in advance of the student
taking the course. Transient credit will only be awarded if the grade
earned in an approved course is at least a “B.”
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA) - FLEX (NIGHT) PROGRAM ADMISSION
Admission requirements include:
- A $50 nonrefundable application fee
- A completed graduate admission application form
- A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
- A resume
- Official Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or Graduate
Record Exam (GRE) score. Students graduating with a degree in business
from an AACSB accredited institution who hold a cumulative GPA of 3.3 or
higher and have 3 years of relevant work experience are exempt from
taking the GMAT/GRE.
- Two completed recommendation forms
- A Statement of Purpose (short essay)
- Three or more years of relevant work experience
- All students entering the FLEX MBA Program must, by academic
background and/or business experience, be knowledgeable in the areas of
accounting, economics, finance, personal computer basics, college
algebra, and statistical analysis. Students without these qualifications
will be required to take the appropriate foundation courses. There are
four (4) foundation courses: (1) Accounting; (2) Finance; (3) Economics;
and (4) Quantitative Methods. Waiver of a required prerequisite course
may be granted in certain unusual circumstances where documented work
experience has supplied the required body of knowledge contained in the
prerequisite course. Such documentation will be reviewed, and any waiver
on this basis is at the discretion of the Director of the Graduate
Business Programs.
- In addition to the program admission requirements, all international
student applicants must also meet the JU Admissions requirements as
outlined under "International Students." Further, all international
students are required to present a GMAT score and interview with the
Director of Graduate Business Programs.
- Upon acceptance to the FLEX MBA Program, all candidates must submit a
$500 non-refundable deposit, which will be applied to the first
semester's tuition
All application materials should be mailed to:
- Center for Professional Studies
Jacksonville University
2800 University Boulevard North
Jacksonville, Florida 32211-3394
Types of Flex MBA Admissions - Students meeting all
admission requirements will be accepted as degree candidates. On an
individual basis, applicants who show promise for successful graduate
work who do not meet all qualifications may be considered for
conditional admission. In rare instances, applicants who cannot supply
the required credentials in a timely manner may be granted non-degree
status. Graduate non-degree status may be granted for the administrative
convenience of the school and/or students. Admission on this basis is
for one semester only and does not guarantee or imply that the
individual will be accepted as a degree candidate. The applicant’s
admission file must be complete at the end of the first semester so that
an application decision may be reached by the second semester. Students
with incomplete application files will not be permitted to register for
the second semester.
A student enrolled in other MBA programs may take courses at JU as a
“graduate transient” student for one semester only. The student must
present a letter from his or her degree-granting institution indicating
good standing. Jacksonville University accepts no responsibility
regarding the transferability of its MBA courses to other institutions.
Veterans Applications - Jacksonville University
welcomes applications from veterans to the FLEX MBA Program. The FLEX
MBA Program fully qualifies for the financial benefits available to
veterans or their dependents.
Transfer and Transient Credit - A maximum of six (6)
semester hours or 10-quarter hours of graduate academic credit may be
transferred from an AACSB accredited academic institution. The credit
must be in courses similar in content and rigor to Jacksonville
University’s FLEX MBA Program, and the grade must be at least a “B.” To
be eligible for transfer credit, the student must submit a transcript
and catalog description of the course(s) to the Director of Graduate
Business Programs. All courses submitted for transfer credit
consideration must have been taken within five years of beginning the
FLEX MBA program.
Students admitted to the FLEX MBA Program will normally be expected
to satisfy degree requirements by taking courses at JU. Permission to
take a course at another institution for transient credit will only be
granted in the presence of extenuating circumstances. The Director of
Graduate Business Programs and the Dean of the Davis College of Business
must approve transient study in advance of the student taking the
course. Transient credit will only be awarded if the grade earned in an
approved course is at least a “B.”
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MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP PROGRAM ADMISSION
Admission requirements include:
- A $50 nonrefundable application fee
- A completed graduate admission application form
- A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
- A resume
- Official Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or Graduate
Record Exam (GRE) score. Students graduating with a degree in business
from an AACSB accredited institution who hold a cumulative GPA of 3.3 or
higher and have 3 years of relevant work experience are exempt from
taking the GMAT/GRE.
- Two completed recommendation forms
- A Statement of Purpose (short essay)
- Three or more years of relevant work experience
- All students entering the MSOL Program must, by academic background
and/orbusiness experience, be knowledgeable in the areas of accounting,
economics, finance, personal computer basics, college algebra, and
statistical analysis. Students without these qualifications will be
required to take the appropriate foundation courses. There are four (4)
foundation courses: (1) Accounting; (2) Finance; (3) Economics; and (4)
Quantitative Methods. Waiver of a required prerequisite course may be
granted in certain unusual circumstances where documented work
experience has supplied the required body of knowledge contained in the
prerequisite course. Such documentation will be reviewed, and any waiver
on this basis is at the discretion of the Director of the Graduate
Business Programs.
- In addition to the program admission requirements, all international
student applicants must also meet the JU Admissions requirements as
outlined under "International Students." Further, all international
students are required to present a GMAT score and interview with the
Director of Graduate Business Programs.
- Upon acceptance to the MSOL Program, all candidates must submit a
$500 non-refundable deposit, which will be applied to the first
semester's tuition
All application materials should be mailed to:
- Center for Professional Studies
Jacksonville University
2800 University Boulevard North
Jacksonville, Florida 32211-3394
Types of MSOL Admissions - Students meeting all
admission requirements will be accepted as degree candidates. On an
individual basis, applicants who show promise for successful graduate
work who do not meet all qualifications may be considered for
conditional admission. In rare instances, applicants who cannot supply
the required credentials in a timely manner may be granted non-degree
status. Graduate non-degree status may be granted for the administrative
convenience of the school and/or students. Admission on this basis is
for one semester only and does not guarantee or imply that the
individual will be accepted as a degree candidate. The applicant’s
admission file must be complete at the end of the first semester so that
an application decision may be reached by the second semester. Students
with incomplete application files will not be permitted to register for
the second semester.
A student enrolled in other MSOL programs
may take courses at JU as a “graduate transient” student for one
semester only. The student must present a “transient form” from his or
her degree-granting institution indicating good standing. Jacksonville
University accepts no responsibility regarding the transferability of
its MSOL courses to other institutions.
Veterans Applications - Jacksonville University
welcomes applications from veterans to the MSOL Program. The MSOL
Program fully qualifies for the financial benefits available to veterans
or their dependents.
Transfer and Transient Credit - A maximum of six (6)
semester hours or 10-quarter hours of graduate academic credit may be
transferred from an AACSB accredited academic institution. The credit
must be in courses similar in content and rigor to Jacksonville
University’s MSOL Program, and the grade must be at least a “B.” To be
eligible for transfer credit, the student must submit a transcript and
catalog description of the course(s) to the Director of Graduate
Business Programs. All courses submitted for transfer credit
consideration must have been taken within five years of beginning the
MSOL program.
Students admitted to the MSOL Program will
normally be expected to satisfy degree requirements by taking courses at
JU. Permission to take a course at another institution for transient
credit will only be granted in the presence of extenuating
circumstances. The Director of Graduate Business Programs and the Dean
of the Davis College of Business must approve transient study in advance
of the student taking the course. Transient credit will only be awarded
if the grade earned in an approved course is at least a “B.”
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MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - EXECUTIVE MBA PROGRAM ADMISSION
Admission requirements include:
- A $50 nonrefundable application fee
- A completed graduate admission application form
- A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
- A Resume. Executive MBA Program degree candidates should have an
average of ten years of professional work experience, preferably with
five years in a management role; a proven track record of successful
project, budget, product or resource management ; an understanding of
basic accounting, statistics and economics; proficiency in Microsoft
Office products; and strong communication skills, both written and oral.
- Three letters of recommendation from individuals who can speak to the candidate's intellectual and professional abilities
- A Statement of Purpose (short essay).
- Letter of support from the employer.
- In addition to the program admission requirements, all international
student applicants must also meet the JU Admissions requirements as
outlined under "International Students." Further, all international
students are required to present a GMAT score.
- After all applications materials are received, an interview will be scheduled with the Director of Graduate Business Programs.
- Upon acceptance to the EMBA program, all candidates must submit a
non-refundable $1,500 deposit, which will apply to the first semester's
tuition.
All application materials should be mailed to:
- Center for Professional Studies
Jacksonville University
2800 University Boulevard North
Jacksonville, Florida 32211-3394
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JOINT JURIS DOCTOR/MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (JD/MBA) ADMISSION
Admission requirements to the MBA portion of the joint degree include:
- A $50 nonrefundable application fee.
- A completed graduate admission application form.
- A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution.
- A Resume.
- Official Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or Graduate
Record Exam (GRE) score. Students graduating with a degree in business
from an AACSB accredited institution who hold a cumulative GPA of 3.3 or
higher are exempt from taking the GMAT/GRE. In addition, FCSL students
with a 3.0 or higher after their first year at FCSL are also exempt from
taking the GMAT/GRE.
- Two completed recommendation forms.
- A Statement of Purpose (short essay).
- In addition to the program admission requirements, all international
student applicants must also meet the Jacksonville University
Admissions requirement as outlined under "International Students".
Further, all international students are required to present a GMAT score
and interview with the Director of Graduate Business Programs.
- All students entering the Joint JD/ MBA Program must, by academic
background and/or business experience, be knowledgeable in the areas of
accounting, economics, finance, personal computer basics, college
algebra, and statistical analysis. Students without these qualifications
will be required to take the appropriate foundation courses. There are
four (4) foundation courses: (1) Accounting; (2) Finance; (3) Economics;
and (4) Quantitative Methods. Waiver of a required prerequisite course
may be granted in certain unusual circumstances where documented work
experience has supplied the required body of knowledge contained in the
prerequisite course. Such documentation will be reviewed, and any waiver
on this basis is at the discretion of the Director of the Graduate
Business Programs.
- Upon acceptance to the Joint JD/MBA Program, all candidates must
submit a $500 nonrefundable deposit, which will be applied to the first
semester's tuition.
All application materials should be mailed to:
- Center for Professional Studies
Jacksonville University
2800 University Boulevard North
Jacksonville, Florida 32211-3394
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JOINT MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING AND MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MSN/MBA)
All MSN students who wish to do the Joint MSN/MBA Program must apply
to and be admitted to the FLEX MBA program (see above) in addition to
being accepted into the MSN Program (see below).
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING (MSN) ADMISSION
- A $50 nonrefundable application fee.
- Completed graduate application.
- Proof of graduation from an accredited NLN or CCNE BSN nursing
program. Overall undergraduate grade point average above a 3.0 on a 4.0
scale.
- Official transcripts from all colleges and universities.
- Students whose overall undergraduate GPA is below a 3.0 on a 4.0
scale must submit an official copy of scores reflecting a total score of
900 or more on the combined verbal and quantitative sections of the
GRE.
- Current Florida registered nurse license. Out of state applicants
must be eligible for endorsement in Florida. International students must
hold a current license from a U.S. state and be eligible for
endorsement in Florida.
- Documentation of CPR/BLS certification.
- Three recommendations; two of which should be professional
references. References should be from a supervisor familiar with the
student’s clinical abilities and if possible an educator who taught the
student.
- Written Essay - the essay will discuss a personal statement
describing reasons for pursuing an advanced degree and professional
goals.
- Evidence of completion of an undergraduate course in statistics and physical assessment.
- Professional Experience Form, outlining years of nursing experience and any awards, distinctions, and honors received.
- Background check (for ARNP programs, to be completed before entering first clinical course).
- Graduate admissions committee may request an on campus interview.
- TOEFL (minimum score of 650) if the applicant's primary language is not English.
- For FNP/ENP program: One year of clinical experience in an emergency
setting and Advanced Cardiac Life Support are required prior to
beginning the first clinical Nurse Practitioner course.
For an MSN application please contact the Graduate Advisor at lwinn@ju.edu
Applicants to the campus based MSN programs should mail all application materials to:
- Graduate Advisor - School of Nursing
Jacksonville University
2800 University Boulevard North
Jacksonville, Florida 32211-3394
Transfer Credit - Students accepted into the Nurse
Educator, Leadership in Healthcare Systems, or joint MSN/MBA program may
transfer a maximum of six (6) semester hours or 10-quarter hours of
graduate academic credit from a comparable regionally accredited
academic institution. Students accepted into the FNP or joint FNP/ENP
program may transfer a maximum of nine (9) semester hours. The credit
must be in courses similar in content and rigor to Jacksonville
University’s MSN Program, and the grade must be at least a “B”. To be
eligible for transfer credit, the student must submit a transcript and
catalog description of the course to the advisor of the MSN Program. A
letter requesting the transfer credit will be sent to the Registrar and
placed in the student’s file.
Selection Process - Admission to the MSN program is
selective and limited to those students who demonstrate potential for
successfully completing the program. The decision is based on evaluation
of the student’s undergraduate program and grades earned, GRE scores if
overall GPA is below 3.0, work experience (if applicable), letters of
recommendation, and personal interview.
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ONLINE MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING (MSN) ADMISSION
In addition to the campus based MSN programs, the MSN-in Nurse
Education and Leadership in Healthcare Systems programs are also
available online. To be considered for admission into the Online-MSN
program, potential students must submit the following items:
- A $35 nonrefundable application fee.
- Proof of graduation from an accredited NLN or CCNE BSN nursing
program. Overall undergraduate grade point average above a 3.0 on a 4.0
scale.
- Official transcripts from all colleges and universities.
- Students whose overall undergraduate GPA is below a 3.0 on a 4.0
scale must submit an official copy of scores reflecting a total score of
900 or more on the combined verbal and quantitative sections of the
GRE.
- Active US RN license.
- Current Driver's license or government issued I.D.
- Three recommendations; two of which should be professional
references. References should be from a supervisor familiar with the
student’s clinical abilities and if possible an educator who taught the
student.
- Written Essay - the essay will discuss a personal statement
describing reasons for pursuing an advanced degree and professional
goals.
- Evidence of completion of an undergraduate course in statistics and physical assessment.
- CV or Resume.
- TOEFL (minimum score of 650) if the applicant's primary language is not English.
- Jacksonville University
c/o University Alliance Online
9417 Princess Palm Avenue
Tampa, FL 33619-8313
The Admissions, Progression and Retention Committee and the Dean of
the School of Nursing must approve any exceptions to the preceding
requirements.
Transfer Credit - Students accepted into the Nurse
Educator or Leadership in Healthcare Systems online program tracks may
transfer a maximum of six (6) semester hours or 10-quarter hours of
graduate academic credit from a comparable regionally accredited
academic institution. The credit must be in courses similar in content
and rigor to Jacksonville University’s MSN Program, and the grade must
be at least a “B”. To be eligible for transfer credit, the student must
submit a transcript and catalog description of the course to the advisor
of the MSN Program. A letter requesting the transfer credit will be
sent to the Registrar and placed in the student’s file.
Selection Process - Admission to the MSN program is
selective and limited to those students who demonstrate potential for
successfully completing the program. The decision is based on evaluation
of the student’s undergraduate program and grades earned, GRE scores if
overall GPA is below 3.0, work experience (if applicable), letters of
recommendation, and personal interview.
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DOCTORATE OF NURSING PRACTICE (DNP) ADMISSION
Admission is open to qualified men and women of any race, color,
religion, and national or ethnic origin. Graduate admission is processed
through the School of Nursing. Admission to the graduate nursing
program is limited. The admission process is competitive based on the
following criteria:
- A $50.00 nonrefundable application fee
- Application
- Copy of current drivers license
- Official transcripts from all colleges and universities.
- MSN degree from a Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education or
National League of Nurses Accreditation Commission accredited program.
- Licensed or eligible for Florida licensure as an ARNP, or CNS
- National certification in specialty area that verifies a minimum of 500 hours of supervised clinical practice in specialty area
- Three letters of reference - two clinical and one professional/academic
- Unencumbered Background Check
- Curriculum Vitae
- MSN GPA of 3.3 or higher
- Proctored essay
- Interview with faculty in the applicant's area of specialization
Admission to the DNP degree program is selective and limited to those
students who demonstrate a potential for successfully completing the
program. The decision is based upon evaluation of the applicant’s
undergraduate and graduate coursework, clinical and work experience,
recommendations, and personal interview.
For a DNP application please contact Dr. Leigh Hart at lhart@ju.edu
All application materials for the DNP program should be addressed to:
- Dr. Leigh Hart
Jacksonville University
School of Nursing
2800 University Boulevard North
Jacksonville, FL 32211
MASTER OF ARTS AND MASTER OF SCIENCE (MA/MS) IN MARINE SCIENCE
Admissions requirements include:
- A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution with an
overall undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0.
- A completed graduate admission application form.
- Three (3) letters of recommendation.
- Submission of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score report.
- Submission of a two page Statement of Research and Professional Goals.
In addition to all program admission requirements listed above, all
international student applicants must also meet the JU Admissions
requirements as outlined under International Students.
Admission
to the MS/MA in Marine Science program is selective and limited to
those students who demonstrate potential for successfully completing the
program. The decision is based on evaluation of the student’s
undergraduate program and grades earned, work experience (if
applicable), letters of recommendation, statement of research and
professional goals, and the personal interview.
An undergraduate
degree in MSC is not necessary for admission to the MS/MA in the Marine
Science Program, however, all applicants must be accepted by the
Graduate Review Committee (GRC) to either the MS/MA in the MSC Program
and must demonstrate adequate potential to successfully complete
graduate level courses in the field of marine science. Students whose
undergraduate specialization is not in Marine Science may be required to
take additional undergraduate courses in order to qualify for advanced
study. Each student will either have a thesis committee (MS) or an
academic advisor (MA). The advisor/committee will assist the student in
developing an academic plan and must approve all work done in pursuit of
the degree.
Students not meeting entrance requirements outlined
above may be admitted as non-degree seeking and be allowed to earn (6)
semester hours of graduate level MSC course work at JU. Students must
receive permission from the instructor before taking additional
500-level MSC courses at JU until they meet all admission requirements.
- All applications and official transcripts of undergraduate as well
as graduate work must be on file in the Office of Admission prior to
initial registration.
- Any exceptions to the preceding requirements must be approved by the Director of Marine Science Graduate Studies (Director).
- A $50 nonrefundable application fee.
- Interested students will need to complete a graduate admission application.
- In addition to all program admission requirements listed above, all
international student applicants must also meet the JU Admissions
requirements as outlined under International Students.
All application materials should be mailed to:
- Center for Professional Studies
Jacksonville University
2800 University Blvd. N.
Jacksonville, FL 32277
Transient or Non-degree Student Application - Applications
for admission to JU as a transient or non-degree seeking student must
be filed with the Office of Admission prior to initial registration.
Admission requirements include:
- A bachelor’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution.
- Official transcript(s) showing all undergraduate and graduate course work of the candidate.
Admission to Candidacy - A student may be admitted
to candidacy for the degree only if all admissions materials have been
filed with the Office of Admission - Graduate Programs. Students who
have been admitted to graduate study as non-degree seeking must complete
six (6) credit hours of graduate-level courses in the major subject
areas at JU with a grade of “B” or better. The Director and GRC will
then decide whether or not the student should be admitted to candidacy
for the MS/MA in Marine Science degree.
Transfer of Credit - Six (6) semester hour credits
or 10-quarter hour credits of course work with grades of “B” or above at
the graduate level in courses similar in content and rigor to
Jacksonville University’s MS/MA in Marine Science Program may be
transferred from other regionally accredited institutions upon written
petition by the student and with the approval of the Director and GRC.
Graduate credit hours earned more than six years prior to graduation
from the MS/MA in Marine Science Program will not be accepted. Graduate
credit hours earned by correspondence will not be accepted.
All work transferred is subject to examination by JU. In no case will
credit be transferred until the student has successfully completed six
(6) credit hours of graduate work at JU. Any work transferred to JU will
be entered as hours earned only and will not be used in the computation
of the GPA. Only graduate courses will be considered for transfer.
Further, this work must be pertinent to the course of study planned at
JU. The last six (6) hours of graduate credit toward the MS/MA in Marine
Science degree must be earned at Jacksonville University.
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MASTER OF FINE ARTS IN CHOREOGRAPHY (MFA) ADMISSION
Admission requirements include:
- Complete the online graduate admission application.
- $50 nonrefundable application fee.
- Submit via mail your official transcripts of academic work. A
bachelor’s degree (with an undergraduate major in dance) from a
regionally accredited institution or equivalent dance experience is
required.
- Via the online application, the following is required:
- Name and contact info for three (3) current reference
- Curriculum vitae of experience
- Artist's Statement to include artistic goals for the period of study
- Submit via mail, a DVD of selected works (12 minutes maximum).
- In addition to the program admission requirements, all international
student applicants must also meet the JU admissions requirements as
outlined under "International Students."
- Admission Process - The admissions process is highly selective. For
low-residency acceptance, applicants must be mature, mid-career working
artists.
Transfer of Credit - Transfer of credit will not be allowed in the graduate curriculum.
Admission to Candidacy - A student
may be admitted to candidacy for the degree only if all admissions
materials have been filed with the Office of Admission. All application
materials must be submitted by March 31 for the summer semester
beginning in June of the same year.
All application materials should be mailed to:
- Center for Professional Studies
Jacksonville University
2800 University Boulevard North
Jacksonville, Florida 32211-3394
ORTHODONTICS - CERTIFICATE IN ADVANCED GRADUATE STUDIES (CAGS)