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Program Overview

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

Concentrations

• Intelligent Systems
• Cybersecurity

Program Overview

The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) Elementary Education is designed for individuals who possess a baccalaureate degree and desire to teach elementary school (K-6th grade). For individuals who are interested in additional funding and can commit to teaching in Duval county for 3 years after graduation, please refer to our JTR website for additional information.

This is NOT a program for individuals who already have their U.S. education/teaching state licensure or certification.

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 Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) Elementary Education prepares students to meet licensure requirements in the state of Florida.

Program Overview

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

The Masters of Arts in Teaching (MAT) Exceptional Student Education (ESE) at ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ is designed for individuals with a bachelor's degree in a non-teaching related field or who have a temporary ESE teaching certificate who wish to teach students with disabilities. Upon successful completion of the program graduates will be eligible to apply for an initial professional teaching license with ESOL and Reading endorsements. 

1. high leverage practices in special education,
2. universal design for learning,
3. special education law,
4. positive behavior supports, and
5. data driven instruction.

Course work will be scaffolded through field work (e.g., assignments designed in courses will be implemented in the field under the direction of mentors and field supervisors) to ensure students develop the knowledge and practices needed for educator certification in the state of Florida as measured by the Florida Educator Accomplished Practices (FEAPs).

This is NOT a program for individuals who already have their U.S. education/teaching state licensure or certification.

Funding Opportunities

Jacksonville Teacher Residency

There may be a stipend available during the MAT ESE. For individuals who are interested in additional funding and can commit to teaching in Duval county for 3 years after graduation, please refer to our JTR website for additional information. 

Para-to-Teacher

The Para-to-Teacher Tuition Support Program provides financial assistance for paraprofessionals who are currently working in Florida’s public schools to earn a Master of Arts in Teaching ESE. Upon completion of the program, participants agree to fulfill a service obligation and teach students with disabilities in a Florida public school.

Program Overview

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

The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) Secondary Education is designed for individuals who possess a baccalaureate degree and desire to teach secondary English, Math, Social Studies, or Biology/Chemistry/Physics. For individuals who are interested in additional funding and can commit to teaching in Duval county for 3 years after graduation, please refer to our JTR website for additional information.

This is NOT a program for individuals who already have their U.S. education/teaching state licensure or certification.

Concentrations

• Biology Teaching
• Chemistry Teaching
• English/ESOL Teaching
• Mathematics Teaching
• Physics Teaching
• Social Studies Teaching

Credit Hours:

English / ESOL Teaching - 33

All others - 30

Overview

The program consists of course work designed around a core curriculum of statistics, research design, substantive areas of psychology and a research based thesis. Students completing the program are qualified: to go on to further graduate work at universities offering a PhD in Psychology; to find employment in jobs requiring masters level expertise in applied psychology; and/or to work as evaluation research specialists in government or community agencies.

This program provides a strong foundation for those interested in:

1. Pursuing further graduate work such as Ph.D. in psychology; or
2. Employment in areas of applied psychology in government, community agencies, and industry

 You can earn your M.S. degree while earning your B.S. in Psychology at ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ with the Accelerated Path for the BS-MS Program in Psychological Science.

Visit the Faculty Research Page for more information from faculty who are currently recruiting undergraduate and graduate students.

Program Overview

The Master of Science (MS) in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC) will provide you with numerous learning opportunities inside and outside of the classroom. Here you will learn in small class sizes and work together with notable faculty. Furthermore, the CMHC is fully accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). The CMHC program is 60 credit hours and is practitioner-oriented in the sense that students are required to complete 1,000 hours of field-based experience before graduation. This program meets the educational requirements for licensure in the State of Florida as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC).

This full-time, cohort model program is designed to provide comprehensive training for individuals who wish to counsel diverse populations in a variety of mental health settings. Curricular experiences encompass opportunities to explore the life-span, social, and cultural foundations of behavior; practice psychotherapeutic and diagnostic skills; and complete extensive field experiences in order to apply knowledge and skills in professional settings.

Program Overview

¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ’s Master of Arts in International Affairs (M.A.I.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

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 Coggin College of Business has always emphasized academic excellence through its curricula and faculty. The MBA program focuses on developing a general management perspective and offers intensive graduate-level study in accounting, economics, decision sciences, finance, management, and marketing. Throughout the program, emphasis is given to policy formulation and the interrelationships of business disciplines. Applications in ethics, total quality management, international business, information technology, and value-based management are included in anticipation of 21st century business education. 

Concentrations

The Business Administration (MBA) program offers optional concentrations in:

• 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

¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ Coggin College of Business faculty are on the cutting-edge of business intelligence, bringing those insights into the classroom to equip students with the skills needed to maintain a competitive edge. Combined with a network of industry connections and Jacksonville's vast business community, there is no better place than Jacksonville and the ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ Coggin College of Business to make strides in this high-demand profession. Additionally, you will have the distinction of earning a degree from the Coggin College of Business, which is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), representing the highest standard of achievement for business schools. Less than 5% of the world’s 13,000 programs have earned this distinction.

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 Business Analytics (MS) program can also be taken online (effective fall 2024). Applicants interested in this option cannot select a concentration and will need to select Business Analytics (online), MS on the admissions application.

Program Overview

Coggin Graduate Programs will continue to operate virtually and will offer limited face-to-face appointments on the ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ campus while meeting the university's standards for on-campus health and safety. Find out ways to engage with your program.

The Master of Science in Logistics and Supply Chain Management will provide the tools for you to be competitive in the high-growth logistics job market. Targeted at employees with 3-15 years of experience in the logistics and supply chain management field; thus the work experience gained during this time clearly differentiates those prospective students from undergraduate students. 

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
• ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ 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

The Master of Science in Management (MSM) at the Coggin College of Business builds a bridge to business for recent graduates and working professionals with non-business academic backgrounds. Completing the program can help you to develop core business skills that will make you stand out and empower you in your first job and throughout your professional career.

The MSM Program is a generalist graduate business program designed specifically for individuals with non-business academic degrees. No professional work experience is required.

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

The GlobalMBA is a unique program providing graduate students the opportunity to combine intensive classroom study with residential experiences in four countries: Germany, Poland, a rotating location in Asia, and the United States. The GlobalMBA is offered by a consortium of these outstanding universities:

Each university selects a small group of students who function as a cohort throughout the GlobalMBA. The cohort, of twenty to thirty students, studies together, spending one term at each institution. The curriculum includes courses in the international aspects of each business discipline, in addition to courses on intercultural communication and international business environments in each country. All instruction is in English. Upon successful completion of the program, students earn two master's degrees - Master of Business Administration from ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ and a Master of International Management and Intercultural Communication conferred by the University of Warsaw. 

The experience and knowledge that GlobalMBA students gain by living, studying, and learning about four diverse countries and working closely with the international students in the program prepares them for exciting careers in international business.

Application Information

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.

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

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.

Special Note

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

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

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

Special Note

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.

Special Note

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.

Special Note

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.

Special Note

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.

Special Note

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

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.

Special Note

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.

Special Note

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.

Special Note

Program Overview

Overview

The program is designed for a wide variety of individuals including curriculum specialists, school-based teacher leaders, administrators who want to increase their knowledge of curriculum and instruction, and those working in informal educational settings.

The program is based upon the guiding principles of the Carnegie Project on the Education Doctorate (CEPD). It consists of 60 credits beyond the master’s degree, with courses in curriculum and instruction, research methodologies, educational foundations, and a cognate, or area of specialization, chosen by the student. The capstone project is a dissertation that enables students to design and conduct educational research that addresses a problem of practice.

Program Overview

The Masters of Education (MED) in Curriculum and Instruction provides advanced graduate studies for practicing teachers in pedagogy and curriculum, with an emphasis on teacher inquiry. The program offers specializations for teachers from preschool through secondary education to further their professional practice through reflective teaching, inquiry, and research-based graduate courses. 

Concentrations

Program Overview

The graduate degree in Instructional Technology, Training, and Development is a master's program that encourages students to improve their professional practice using learning theory, technology, and leadership skills.

This Program is Ideal if You:

• Aspire to leadership and development roles in corporate training, instructional design, or training environments.
• Build skills which are immediately applicable in the industry.
• Mark your expertise through badging ongoing including themes such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), data visualization, universal design for learning (UDL) and more!

Program Overview

To support the improvement of education through a variety of leadership roles, the Silverfield College of Education and Human Services at the ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ offers a program leading to the Doctor of Education (EdD) degree in educational leadership. The EdD program draws from a number of departments and other instructional resources of the university. The program consists of course work in interdisciplinary foundations, leadership, research methodologies, and a cognate (or minor) area. The completion of a dissertation is the capstone project of the degree program.

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 college offers an educational leadership program leading to a Master of Education degree (MED), and a non-degree program leading to Florida certification in educational leadership is also available.

An applicant who does not meet the stated criteria for admission to the Educational Leadership Program may request review of his/her application by submitting a letter detailing the reasons that an exception to the admission policy should be granted. This letter should be submitted to the Educational Leadership Program Director prior to the closing date for receipt of applications. The letter will become part of the application and be reviewed during the student selection process.

Concentrations

The Educational Leadership (MED) program requires applicants to choose one of the following concentrations:

• Athletic Administration
• School Leadership
• School Leadership without Florida Educational Leadership Certification (effective spring 2025)

Credit hours:

• Athletic Admin and School Leadership - 30 
• School Leadership without Florida Educational Leadership Certification - 33

Program Overview

The program offers a flexible, innovative curriculum allowing you to explore and continue to develop content knowledge, teaching methods, and teacher leadership capacity. The program is built around the core tenets of research based practice and inquiry into student and teacher learning. These tenets are integrated throughout coursework to strengthen connections between research to practice preparing graduates to analyze and solve current problems of educational practice.

The program offers education professionals the opportunity to earn a non-licensure credential that is suitable for career advancement. Certified elementary teachers who are interested in becoming elementary subject matter experts, coaches, and/or teacher leaders can choose from several highly sought after endorsements and graduate certificates to earn as part of the degree requirements. The M.Ed. and the credentials can further enhance your marketability in the teaching profession.

Program Overview

The mission of the MS in Higher Education Administration is to prepare students for careers in College and University leadership and management. This includes work in Student Affairs, Academic Support, Development and Alumni Relations, Finance, Housing, and General College & University Administration.

This program is not intended for students seeking careers in K-12 schools or for teaching careers. Students with these goals should consult the other outstanding graduate programs in the Silverfield College of Education and Human Services.

Concentrations

The Higher Education Administration (MS) program requires applicants to choose one of the following concentrations:

• Collegiate Athletics
• General Higher Education
• International Programs
• Non-Profit Management
• Student Affairs

Learn more about the concentrations

Program Overview

The program consists of 75 semester hours that include prerequisites, core and major requirements. The amount of prerequisite course work will depend on the individual students educational background and ranges from 18 to 32 hours. The program is approved by the Florida Department of Education.

Candidates seeking admission to a state approved educator preparation programs must demonstrate mastery of general knowledge for admission to the program by providing passing scores of the GK, CLAST, NTE or GRE exams.

The program prepares graduate students for positions as professional clinical practitioners who work with exceptional individuals. The majority of these clinical practitioners become teachers in self-contained classes or resource rooms while others serve in positions such as consulting teacher, behavior analyst, or parent-infant specialist. Practitioners may serve individuals with special needs ranging in age from preschool through adulthood. Additionally they may work with the families of individuals with special needs.

Program Overview

The Master of Education (MED) in Special Education, with the focus on Disability Services prepares candidates to work with individuals with exceptionalities in a variety of professional settings including centers for independent living, employment agencies, non-profit organizations, and other disability service agencies. The program is designed to offer candidates quality experiences in a variety of clinical settings using a professional development organization model (PDO). This model of clinical practice prepares disability service professionals to enhance lives through advocacy, coaching and service.

Program Overview

The mission of the MS in Civil Engineering (MSCE) program is to prepare students to function in a demanding technical environment where their advanced civil engineering education will allow them to solve uncommon problems in their field of expertise. Through our commitment to civil 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 with an MSCE will receive the education that allows them to pursue a doctoral degree.

The ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ Graduate School proudly supports the United States Navy’s (USN’s) Civil Engineering Corps (CEC), and our MS Degree in Coastal and Port Engineering is approved by the USN Ocean Facilities Program (OFP; Program 472 per the USN Graduate School Handbook). We are proud to offer both Spring and Fall start dates for sailors interested in this program to help these students better align graduate school with their naval job rotation cycles. For each student, we individually tailor an Educational Plan (EP) to meet all naval Educational Skill Requirements (ESRs) while also ensuring that students are working on thesis topics that are of interest to both the student and the USN. The program lasts for four (4) semesters including summer. A spring start date means attendance during the spring, summer, fall, and following spring while a fall start date means attendance during the fall, spring, summer, and following fall. All previous students have finished their degrees within this allotted time requirement. And, while not a requirement, portions of most previous theses have been published in peer-reviewed conference proceedings or in peer-reviewed journals with students/sailors as either first authors or co-authors. For more information, please contact Dr. Raf Crowley from the Taylor Engineering Research Institute in the School of Engineering.

Concentrations

• Thesis
• Non-Thesis
• Coastal & Port Engineering

Program Overview

This program provides the opportunity for advanced study, laboratory work and research in the computing field to enhance professional opportunities in industry or provide the basis for further academic endeavors. Students can choose to pursue a thesis or non-thesis track depending on academic and career goals.

Concentrations

• Computer Science Thesis
• Computer Science Non-Thesis
• Cybersecurity Thesis
• Cybersecurity Non-Thesis
• Data Science Thesis
• Data Science Non-Thesis
• Information Systems Thesis
• Information Systems Non-Thesis

Program Overview

¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ’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, and leadership 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

The MS in Electrical Engineering (MSEE) 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

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 MS in Mechanical Engineering (MSME) 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 with an MSME will receive the education that allows them to pursue a doctoral degree.

Program Overview

¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ’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 (business, leadership, nonprofit management, public health, and public management) all in thesis or non-thesis options. Students who choose a non-thesis option will instead have to complete a research project, which will be completed across the course of two semesters. Students should have or should be in the process of completing a bachelor’s degree.  

Students will complete either an academic communication management-related thesis OR a professional communication-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 with the MS in Communication Management. Permission of the MS in Communication Management graduate director is a prerequisite to enroll.

Concentrations

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, and 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. 

The English MA at ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ offers two optional concentrations in creative writing and composition and rhetoric. It is 33 credit hours, and students can be in the process of completing their undergraduate degree to apply. It also offers a direct-to-graduate school route for current undergraduate students.  

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

¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ’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

¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ’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. 

The program is 32 credit hours, and 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

The School of Music brings a focused commitment to excellence and the artistic and intellectual preparation of music students. Supporting the ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ Mission of being a hub for talent development, relevant research, and community engagement, the School of Music aims to attract talented students and provide them with a high level of professional musical training that is relevant to musicians pursuing musical careers in the 21st Century. The ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ School of Music faculty, excellent instructors evidenced by their innovative pedagogy, scholarship, and research in their respective fields, serve as artist-teachers working with students in large and small performing ensembles as well as through individual applied instruction. Our comprehensive program is complemented by the Ira M. Koger Eminent Scholar Chair in American Music that provides an additional focus on jazz. The School of Music continues to achieve national and international recognition as a distinguished comprehensive center for the study, creation, and research in music. The ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM).

Concentrations

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

Program Overview

¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ’s Master of Music Education (M.M.E) 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
• Professional Education

Credit hours:

• Pedagogy and Research - 36
• Professional Education - 30

Program Overview

¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ’s Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.) 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.  

The program is 36 credit hours, and offers five concentrations (business, leadership, nonprofit management, public health, and public management) as well as a generalist option. 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

• Traditional
• Advanced Standing

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 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

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 ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ 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 ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ Master of English degree program, the ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ Master of Computer Science program, the ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ Master of Communication Program, and the ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ Master of History Program.

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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 ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ 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 ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree program, should certificate seekers desire to continue their graduate experience by entering the MPA program.

Special Note

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 ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ 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 ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ Graduate Students pursuing Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and those in a clinical track in School Counseling, Social Work and Psychology. Current ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ 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

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 ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ 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.

Special Note

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 ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ 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 ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ 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 ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ.

Special Note

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 ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ 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

Special Note

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.

Special Note

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 ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ 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

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 ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ CMHC student).

Special Note

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.

Special Note

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 MPH degree is the most widely recognized professional credential for leadership positions in public health. This degree is appropriate for those who wish to pursue careers 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 policy. The ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ MPH Program is aligned with the Council on Education for Public Health’s (CEPH) 22 Foundational Competencies and offers concentrations in Epidemiology and Social & Behavioral Science. MPH graduates will be able to integrate and apply their knowledge to address public health problems and will possess skills and competencies necessary for public health practice in a wide range of public and private institutions. Graduates are typically employed in governmental or non-profit health agencies, health care facilities, or work site wellness programs. 

Concentrations

• Epidemiology
• Social and Behavioral Science

Program Overview

Brook’s College of Health’s Master of Science in Health Administration (E.M.H.A.) 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 (M.S.H.I) or Doctor of Physical Therapy (D.P.T.).  

Applicants must already have received a bachelor’s degree. 

Program Overview

A joint project between ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ’s Brooks College of Health, Coggin College of Business and the College of Computing, Engineering, and Construction, the Master of Science in Health Informatics (M.I.S.H.I.) 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 ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ’s Executive Master of Science in Health (E.M.H.A), Master of Health Administration (M.H.A.), and Master of Science in Business Analytics (M.S.B.A.) where both degrees can be earned concurrently. 

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In-Person Option

The Health Informatics (MS) 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.

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

Program Overview

Nurse anesthesiology is a clinical specialty track within the School of Nursing. The nurse anesthesiology curriculum is an extremely rigorous academic and clinical undertaking. It consists of a nine-semester continuous program of full-time graduate study. Graduates are eligible to take the National Certification Examination to become a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) as well as to obtain the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) credential from the Florida Board of Nursing. This program admits for the spring term.

School of Nursing Important Dates

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, ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ 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 ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ Online.

Program Overview

The Brook's College of Health's Doctor of Physical Therapy (D.P.T) program provides graduates with the knowledge and skills to become generalist practitioners of the highest caliber. ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ's D.P.T 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 ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ related to admission to graduate level programs. 

The Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at the ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ 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 Brook’s College of Health’s online Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Doctor of Nursing Practice (PMHNP D.N.P) 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 D.N.P 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

The Master of Science (MS) program in Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) is an interdisciplinary graduate program that brings together more than twenty ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ faculty from Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Electrical Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering who all have research interests related to materials. The program is jointly administered by the College of Arts and Sciences and the College of Computing, Engineering, and Construction. Each graduate student in the program will complete a core curriculum and conduct significant original research under the guidance of a faculty mentor, culminating in the completion and defense of a master’s thesis. The program is designed to prepare students for technical employment or for a doctoral program. 

Special Notes

Admitted students will normally have completed a bachelor’s degree in the natural sciences or engineering prior to beginning the MS program. Applicants with bachelor’s degrees in other areas may be admitted based on an evaluation of their academic background by the Admissions Committee.

Program Overview

The certificate program is open to all ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ History Graduate students. Courses taken to complete the certificate may be eligible to be counted toward the History Master’s Degree. With special permission, ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ 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 ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ 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

Navigate the intersection of finance, technology, and innovation with a ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ Master of Science in FinTech. Designed for forward-thinkers seeking to propel their careers, this program merges the rigor of finance with the innovation of technology, preparing you for a leading role in the evolving financial landscape.

Program Overview

Educational Interpreting

The Educational Interpreting Concentration (EIC) is designed to meet the needs of (a) pre-certified students who aspire to national certification and work within K-12 settings as an educational interpreter or, (b) certified interpreters who seek to increase their specialized interpreting skill sets and knowledge base about educational interpreting in K-12 settings. The concentration includes courses in education, mentoring, research, service learning, and interpreting in K-12 educational settings.

General Practitioner

This concentration is designed to meet the needs of (a) pre-certified students who aspire to national certification and general practice or, (b) certified interpreters who seek to increase their specialized interpreting skill sets and knowledge bases. The concentration includes courses in specialized settings, mentoring, research, service learning, and intercultural contexts.

Interpreting Pedagogy 

In this unique concentration, academia (¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ) and industry (Sorenson Communications) have collaborated to build a curriculum for certified interpreters to earn a Master's degree that will prepare them to teach the interpreting process in colleges and universities. The Interpreting Pedagogy concentration includes courses on teaching translation, teaching interpreting, applied research, assessment, distance learning, adult learning, and curriculum development. 

Concentrations

• Educational Interpreting
  • Fully Online
  • Fall Application Deadline
• General Practitioner
  • Fully Online
  • Fall and Spring Application Deadline
• Interpreting Pedagogy
  • Primarily Online
  • Summer Deadline

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.

Special Note

Overview

The increasingly complex nature of the accounting and controllership functions, as well as the growing responsibilities of the accountant, make graduate study desirable. The Coggin College of Business provides a professionally oriented Master of Accountancy (MAcc) degree which enables career advancement in the accounting profession and the additional accounting coursework necessary to take the uniform CPA examination under Florida's accountancy law. The objective of the curriculum leading to the MAcc degree is to provide the necessary advanced study for those seeking careers in professional accounting as controllers and accounting executives in industry and government, or as independent certified public accountants.

The MAcc program at ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ places utmost importance on reflecting accounting as a modern profession, and the accountant as a modern professional. Emphasis is given to how accountants relate theory to current problems, and how accountants communicate such information to the various users of accounting data.

The program is designed to allow those who possess a recent baccalaureate degree from an AACSB accredited college, with an accounting major or its equivalent, to complete the MAcc in three semesters. Those who possess a baccalaureate degree in business administration or in some other discipline will be required to take foundation courses to remove any deficiencies.

The Accounting (MACC) program offers an optional concentration in Taxation.

Program Overview

Brook’s College of Health’s Department of Nutrition & Dietetics offers a fully-online Doctorate in Clinical Nutrition (D.C.N.) 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.

Other Programs in Nutrition & Dietetics

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. 

Accreditation

The concentrations of the Nutrition and Dietetics program at the ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ have been granted accreditation by:

Phone: (312) 899-0040 ext. 5400

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 MS Online 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, ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ 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 ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ 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

The Master of Science in Athletic Training (M.S.A.T.) 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.