ECKERD COLLEGE P R O G R A M F O R E X P E R I E N C E D L E A R N E R S Graduate School Handbook PROGRAM FOR EXPERIENCED LEARNERS 4200 54th Avenue South St. Petersburg, FL 33711 www.eckerd.edu/pel Telephone: 727-864-8226 Fax: 727-864-8422
Dear PEL Student, This guide is designed to help you begin exploration of graduate schools and programs. Graduate programs offer you an opportunity to continue studies at more advanced and concentrated levels. Careful selection of the institution and your program is important in this exploration process. Also important is determining how you plan to apply a graduate degree professionally and personally. Undertaking the career research necessary to answer all questions you might have about a graduate school or program is essential as well. Important in your decision process is the guidance only a subject matter expert can give to you. After doing research and getting up-to-date information on interesting programs, make sure you set up an appointment with a professor who is a discipline expert to have an in-depth discussion of your personal goals and the options that are available to you. You will find a list of discipline experts later in this guide. Many PEL graduates have gone on for advanced education. While the majority of our students continue their education at universities in Florida, many have gone on to schools all over the nation. Some of the universities PEL alumni have attended include the University of South Carolina, Pennsylvania State University, Washington State University, Clemson University, George Washington University, Golden Gate University, Webster University, Loyola University, Thunderbird: the American Graduate School of International Management, Princeton University, and the University of New Mexico, as well as various law schools. The programs our students choose also show great diversity. Along with programs in business and human services, PEL graduates have chosen programs in urban and regional planning, curriculum development, gerontology, public administration, literature, American studies, instructional design, law, health services administration, library and information sciences, German, criminology, information systems, art history, illustration, and special education, just to name a few. You are about to begin yet another exciting journey! While graduate school will be hard work and long hours (something to which PEL students are accustomed), it will also be full of rewards and inspiration. Good luck to you as you begin planning for your next educational goal. PEL Student Services
Table of Contents Exploring Graduate School 3 Accreditation 4 Evaluating Programs 5 Admissions 6 Financial Aid 7 Distance Learning 8 PEL Faculty Discipline Experts 10 Web Resources for Graduate School 11 Schools in Florida with Graduate Programs 13 References 21 2
EXPLORING GRADUATE SCHOOL Graduate school is a commitment of time, money, energy, and effort. The following are some issues to consider as you begin your exploration. Why a master s degree? When considering graduate school, you need to consider your short and long-term goals. A master's degree is required for many positions in education, social work, and public health. It will help you get better jobs in computer science or business. Do you want to earn more money? Are you changing directions entirely from your undergraduate course of study? If you are changing fields, be aware that you may be required to take some additional courses prior to beginning your graduate program. Location A key decision is whether you can or want to relocate to pursue graduate study; this decision will define the range of options you consider. Geography, weather, and proximity to family and friends may be as important to you as the excellence of the program. Distance learning programs may be an option, given your aspirations, field of study, and learning style. A cautionary note: in some professions a degree from a distance learning program is considered a hindrance to hiring or promotion, while in other professions the nontraditional program is considered a neutral factor. Consult with discipline faculty about the wisdom of choosing traditional or nontraditional graduate programs. Research the focus of the graduate program and its faculty Gather information on the schools you are interested in attending. Do your background and interests match the research projects being worked on in the graduate program? Conduct research to find scholarly works written by the graduate faculty. Find a school where there are at least two faculty members with whom you would like to work based upon their reputation and the focus of their research. The breadth of a graduate program (high-quality faculty in a broad range of sub-areas) also can be a sign of a good graduate program. Build on positive relationships with your Eckerd professors You can actually increase your chances of getting into the graduate school of your choice by developing good relationships with your academic mentor and/or undergraduate professors. These relationships are important because these are the people you will ask to write recommendations for you. If however, you have worked a number of years and are pursuing a graduate degree, your work supervisor may also act as a reference for you. 3
Be prepared to focus Most people who consider graduate school have a strong interest in their subject before they start graduate work and have confidence in their ability to do work at that level. Graduate school is different in many ways from work on a bachelor's degree. You will specialize in a single field and work closely with professors and a cohort group of students in your area of interest. Why a doctorate? Do you want to enter a profession, teach in higher education, or do scholarly or scientific research? Those particular goals require several years of concentrated study and research. A Ph.D. is required or preferred for many of these jobs, especially research and academic positions, although the necessity for a Ph.D. can depend upon the field or situation. If a doctorate is your ultimate goal, discuss this early in your program with a discipline mentor. Teaching in higher education Choosing a graduate school with a strong reputation in the area you want to study is critical if you want to pursue an academic career. You will have to remain flexible about your ultimate position and consult with faculty in your discipline to match your goals with your graduate program. ACCREDITATION There are two kinds of accreditation: institutional (college and university accreditation) and program accreditation. Accreditation is an assurance of quality in terms of the curriculum and instruction you will receive. Institutional accreditation Institutional accreditation is an issue that needs your attention. Many schools and some universities will claim to be accredited and some even claim to have national accreditation; however, only the regional accrediting associations are recognized throughout the U.S. as having curriculum and instruction at acceptable levels of educational quality. Accreditation is determined on the basis of a rigorous set of criteria established by peers and reviewed on a regular basis by the accrediting board. Be sure that the institution you want to attend is accredited by one of these six U.S. regional accrediting associations: New England Association of Schools and Colleges, NEASC-CIHE Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, MSA North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, NCA Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges, NASC Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, SACS-CC Western Association of School and Colleges, WASC-Sr. Professional accreditation 4
In the U.S. there is an additional type of accreditation -- professional accreditation by program area. Most academic programs in the humanities, sciences, some social sciences, and other disciplines do not use program accreditation to guarantee quality; however, there are some disciplines in which professional accreditation is a guarantee of a quality program. Listed below are selected professional accrediting bodies for applied professional programs: Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools Accrediting Commission on Education for Health Service Administration Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications American Assembly of Collegiate Schools of Business American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy American Bar Association American Library Association American Psychological Association Association of American Law Schools Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs Council on Rehabilitation Education Council on Social Work Education National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education Planning Accreditation Board EVALUATING PROGRAMS Start early It is important to start early when thinking about graduate school. Begin identifying and evaluating graduate programs to which you might apply. Talk to people with a graduate degree in your field of interest. If your goal is to teach in an academic field, it is imperative that you speak directly with professors who are teaching that subject. Refer to the list of PEL discipline experts on page 10 for the person to contact. If you want to be a lawyer, talk with the pre-law advisor early in your program; interview lawyers in the community as well, since they can give you an idea of what it is like to work in that field. Visit the Campus If possible, tour the campus and surrounding community. Make an appointment to talk with a professor and graduate students in the program. Ask questions about options for graduates after degree completion. What career or educational options have been pursued after completion of the program? What assistance does the program provide to graduates seeking employment or additional education? 5
General Questions 1) Is the institution regionally accredited? 2) What are the breadth and depth of the class offerings in the program? 3) Most schools require entrance examinations such as the: GRE (various graduate majors) - http://www.ets.org MCAT (medical school) - http://www.aamc.org/students/mcat/ LSAT (law school) - http://www.lsac.org/lsat/thelsat-menu.asp GMAT (MBA degree) - http://www.gmac.com/gmac/thegmat Check with your desired program to see what they require. 4) Do you have the undergraduate requirements for admission to the program? 5) How long will it take to complete the degree and will the faculty members with whom you want to work be available during that time? 6) Is it necessary to have program accreditation in your field? 7) What percentage of applicants is accepted into the program? 8) Is the research library "wired" for electronic courses/research? 9) How do graduates of the program perform on professional exams? 10) What percentage of graduates is able to find employment in the field? 11) What are the financial aid prospects? 12) Are the faculty members publishing in areas of interest to you? ADMISSIONS Admissions committees are looking for various criteria There are many ways to approach writing the admissions essay or personal statement. Peterson's Guide to Graduate Programs suggests that admissions committees may be looking for the following when evaluating the essay portion of the application: Motivation and commitment to a field of study Writing ability Expectations regarding the program & career opportunities Major areas of interest Research and/or work experience Educational background Immediate and long-term goals Maturity Reasons for deciding to pursue graduate work in a specific field Reasons for wanting to study at a particular institution Personal qualities; what your presence would add to the diversity of the entering class The admissions essay The committee should get a sense of who you are and why you want to attend a particular institution and program. Much like a resume for a job, an admissions essay must convey to the admissions committee the important information for which they are looking so that they will consider you for a place in their program. You must understand the questions asked within the application and answer them in a serious manner 6
Proofread carefully If you use your writing talent to make the statement articulate, interesting, fresh, and lively, your statement will stand out as memorable. However, the most important part of the admission's essay is expressing your accomplishments either in the academic arena or in the chosen career field that relates to the graduate program. Remember to proofread and ask someone else to proofread too! Who should write your letters of recommendation? Your undergraduate professors usually write letters of recommendation. Choose professors who know you well enough to assess your intellectual ability, motivation, and willingness to do graduate-level work. The quality of your participation and work in each class is what will distinguish you in your professors' minds when they are asked to assess you. Ask well in advance, at least a month, and speak with your professors before sending any forms to them. Give letter writers an outline It is helpful to provide your professors with your GPA, the names of courses you have taken with them, activities with which you have been involved both on and off campus, and any significant awards, publications, or distinctions you have received. This information provides them with material for a more descriptive recommendation. What about non-academic recommendations? Ask the graduate program whether letters written by non-academic professionals such as college staff and job supervisors are acceptable. In some fields they are not desirable. Fill out as much of the forms as possible for the recommendation writers. Don't forget to include an envelope with the proper postage. FINANCIAL AID FAFSA Funding from the federal government and individual states, such as the PELL Grant and state grants for undergraduate students, does not exist for graduate students. Federal loans, however, are available to graduate students. Just as for undergraduate work, students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be considered. Prior student loans also may be deferred while enrolled in graduate school. Each student should check with his or her loan servicer about the enrollment requirements and the deferment forms that must be filled out by both the student and the graduate school. 7
Research your financial aid options early. There is often money available from graduate schools and outside resources. Students must work very hard to locate, apply, and then secure these awards. There is much competition for graduate aid, and openings are not always available each year because some awards are renewable. These awards should be researched well in advance because application for them may be required a full year prior to the start of the academic year. Most financial assistance is departmentally or institutionally based. Teaching and research fellowships and assistantships are funded by the individual institutions. Answers to your questions pertaining to the availability of these assistantships, as well as the applications for these positions, will come from each individual department. Personal contact with the departments is essential. There may be openings in other departments that are available to all graduate students, regardless of major. For instance, an administrative position or a career counseling internship/assistantship may be available. Students from a variety of disciplines may qualify for the award even if the area is not their field of interest. Fellowships and assistantships may originate outside the institution Some fellowships and assistantships come from outside the graduate school, and normally do not require service at the institution attended. Large foundations and corporations typically fund these fellowships, so application is open to large numbers of people. Contact the PEL Graduate Fellowship Advisor (see bottom of page 10). Other non-cash awards There are other awards that although they do not provide cash-in-hand or a stipend, are still attractive. Programs such as the Teacher Service Cancellation/Deferment Option Program in which students with a bachelor's degree teach in identified "critical shortage areas" of the country, may provide a reduction or cancellation of already acquired student loans. Tuition abatement may be available to highly qualified students. Veterans educational benefits Veterans' educational benefits vary based on the time period of active duty. Each veteran needs to consult with a VA education benefits representative to verify the existence of funds for graduate school. DISTANCE LEARNING Technology has changed many graduate programs Communications technologies and the Internet have extended the boundaries of learning. Students formerly limited to classrooms now can utilize alternative forms of delivery systems to pursue their studies with few limits of geography or time. The challenge for students is to identify the institutions which deliver the learning programs most suited to their learning styles and goals and that do so with maximum efficiency and support for students. Choosing a distance learning program begins with students knowing what they want and finding the right schools for their needs. 8
Some distance programs can hinder career progression You should be aware that some occupations are not receptive to students who have studied in distance learning programs. Some professions and employers will prefer traditional educational preparation at the graduate level. The reputation of the institution will be important in terms of how a distance learning degree is viewed as well. Are you suited for a distance learning environment? It is important to assess your personal learning and study style to ascertain whether distance learning is right for you. Are you self-confident and self-motivated? Are you precise in identifying areas of specific intellectual guidance and assertive in seeking assistance? Are you comfortable with the technology being used for communication within the program? Is the program's communication time synchronous or asynchronous? Will you be in a remote classroom receiving instruction via satellite link, or will you be studying material on-line at any time in any place? Will you periodically meet with a cohort of fellow students on-line, through teleconference, or face-to-face? Carefully assess program format and interaction levels With respect to the variety of distance-learning options, you need to scrutinize a distance program much the same way you would assess a program administered on a traditional campus. Graduate programs require maximum interaction between professors and students. For this reason few universities offer graduate programs which are offered entirely by distance. Most universities that offer graduate study by distance format retain some residency requirements. It still may be best to choose an institution within affordable commuting distance. Any program is worth exploring further if it provides individual interaction with professors teaching and publishing in your field of study through the use of communication technology with which you are comfortable. Carefully assess the technological aspects of any distance learning program When exploring a distance learning institution, use the technology on which the program relies to deliver its program. For example, if you are seeking a program that uses webbased instruction, explore the online interactive functions they provide to ask questions of both administrative and academic staff. This is the best way to test how comfortable the administrators and professors are with the technology and will indicate how well and frequently they will communicate with you when you become a student. Also, you might want to contact former students to inquire about the amount and quality of academic and administrative support they received when they were in the program. The Internet provides resources to contact schools and get the most current information on their distance offerings. Perhaps a combination of residence classes and distance learning will be possible in your program. 9
DISCIPLINE EXPERTS TO CONTACT IN PEL Listed below are the discipline experts, faculty, and academic advisors you might consult during your exploration of graduate schools. Call or email them to make an appointment. Creative Writing Helen Wallace Tel: (727) 7504; Email: wallachp@eckerd.edu Education Margret Skaftadottir Tel: (727) 864-8363; Email: skaftami@eckerd.edu Human Development (Counseling, psychology) Anne Geroux Tel: (727) 864-8998; Email: gerouxam@eckerd.edu Humanities; Pre-Law (History, anthropology, humanities, women and gender studies, law, museum studies, American studies) Catherine Griggs Tel: (727) 864-8298; Email: griggscm@eckerd.edu Management (International business, MBA) Naveen Malholtra Tel: (727) 864-8678; Email: malhotnk@eckerd.edu (Comparative economics, Russian area studies) Sergei Novikov Tel: (727) 864-8059; Email: novikosb@eckerd.edu Organizational Studies Donna Trent Tel: (727) 864-8226; Email: trentdm@eckerd.edu PEL Graduate Fellowship Advisor Catherine Griggs Tel: (727) 864-8298; Email: griggscm@eckerd.edu 10
WEB RESOURCES As with all web resources, sites are constantly being deleted, added to, and changed. By using key words in the search box of any major search engine (e.g., www.google.com, or www.yahoo.com ) you will get up-to-date information in the areas you are researching. GENERAL GRADUATE SCHOOL INFORMATION www.petersons.com/gradchannel/ Excellent site; search by institution name, location, academic area, or professional degree. Includes the Graduate Program Database, Peterson's Law Schools Channel, Peterson's MBA Channel, and scholarships for online courses. Hardbound copies of the Peterson s Guides that contain more detailed information for your research are available in Eckerd College Office of Career Resources. www.usnews.com/sections/rankings Home page for the U.S. News & World Report school rankings and college comparisons. www.library.uiuc.edu/edx/rankings.htm Gives information about college rankings and controversy surrounding these rankings. Provided by the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. www.refdesk.com/educate.html Encyclopedic overview of educational sites on the web for navigation on anything to do with education. www.gradschools.com Lists graduate schools and programs and gives detailed information about the process of applying to graduate school. www.graduateguide.com A comprehensive Guide to Doctoral, Master s and Professional Degree programs www.ed.gov/index.jhtml Department of Education site, which is an excellent starting point for students interested in Teacher Education. www.collegeanswer.com Sallie Mae-sponsored site with information on Law and MBA programs. www.gre.org Official site for the GRE with sample test questions. www.gradschooltips.com This site includes useful graduate school resources for students. 11
FINANCIAL AID www.fafsa.ed.gov Home page for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). www.finaid.org/otheraid/grad.phtml Comprehensive information about financial aid for graduate school, including business, law, and medical schools, scholarships and fellowships. www.fastweb.monster.com Sponsored by Monster, provides free scholarship information. www.salliemae.com Home page for Sallie Mae, the leading authority on student loans. DISTANCE LEARNING http://distance.gradschools.com/ An index of distance learning graduate and post-graduate schools. www.degree.net/ Bear's Guide to Earning College Degrees Nontraditionally. Dr. John Bear's monthly on-line newsletter about distance education. http://www.detc.org Home page for Distance Education and Training the nationally recognized accrediting body for distance education. www.geteducated.com/articles/dlfaq.asp Site sponsored by the University of Nebraska discussing distance learning, accreditation, and on-line college degrees, including how to recognize diploma mills and how to understand program accreditation and school accreditation. 12
Universities Operating in Florida With Regionally Accredited Graduate Programs The following colleges and universities in Florida have graduate school programs at the Master, Doctoral, and Specialist levels. Some schools also have certificate programs which are abbreviated programs at the graduate level in a specific area of interest. The listing below is not all inclusive of every program offered nor is it exhaustive of all Florida colleges & universities. The large state universities have wide ranges of programs in extensive areas. You should, therefore, plan to spend time exploring the graduate school web site of any institution which interests you so that you can get the most up-to-date information. Argosy University (Formerly University of Sarasota) 5250 17 th Street Sarasota, FL 34235 Phone: (941) 379-0404 (800) 331-5995 Fax: (941) 371-8910 E-mail: sarasotaadmissions@argosy.edu Web site: http://www.argosy.edu/ Graduate programs are offered in the following schools: College of Business, College of Education, School of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences, College of Health Sciences Barry University Division of Enrollment Services 11300 N.E. Second Avenue Miami Shores, FL 33161-6695 Phone: (305) 899-3100 (800) 695-2279 E-mail: admissions@mail.barry.edu Web site: http://www.barry.edu/ Graduate programs are offered in the following areas: Adult Continuing Education, Arts and Sciences, Business, Education, Graduate Medical Sciences, Human Performance and Leisure Sciences, Law, Natural and Health Sciences, Nursing, Social Work Carlos Albizu University 2173 NW 99 th Avenue Miami, FL 33172 Phone (305) 593-1223 (800) 672-3246 Web site: http://www.mia.albizu.edu/web/homepage.asp Graduate Programs: MS: Industrial/Organizational Psychology; Psy.D.: Clinical Psychology, Ph.D.: Clinical Psychology, Industrial/Organizational Psychology; Psychology, MBA: Organizational Management, MS Exceptional Student Education 13
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University 600 South Clyde Morris Blvd. Daytona Beach, FL 32114 Phone: (386) 226-6176 (800) 388-3728 E-mail: graduate.admissions@erau.edu Web site: http://www.erau.edu/db/gradadmissions/index.html Graduate programs in the following areas: Aeronautics, Aerospace Engineering, Master of Business Administration in Aviation, Human Factors and Systems, Software Engineering, Space Science. Florida Agriculture & Mechanical University Tallahassee, FL 32307-3100 Phone: (850) 599-3315 Fax: (850) 599-3727 Email: webmaster@famu.edu Web Site: http://www.famu.edu Graduate programs in the following colleges and schools (23 master s degree programs, 8 PhD programs: College of Arts and Sciences, College of Education, Non-Thesis and Thesis options, College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Engineering Sciences, Technology and Agriculture, FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, School of Business and Industry, School of Journalism, Media and Graphic Arts, School of Architecture, School of Nursing, School of Allied Health, Environmental Sciences Institute Florida Atlantic University 777 Glades Road Boca Raton, FL 33431-0991 Graduate Studies Office Phone (561) 297-3624 Fax: (561) 297-2117 E-Mail: gradadm@fau.edu Web Site: Http://www.fau.edu Graduate programs in various areas. Contact the web site for complete listings. Florida Gulf Coast University 10501 FGCU Blvd. South Fort Myers, FL 33965-6565 Graduate Studies Phone: (239) 590-7098 (800) 590-3428 Web site: http://www.fgcu.edu/graduate/ Graduate Programs in the following colleges: College of Business, College of Education, College of Health, College of Professional Studies, College of Arts and Sciences. 14
Florida Institute of Technology 150 West University Blvd. Melbourne, FL 32901-6975 Graduate Studies Phone: (321) 674-8137 (800) 944-4348 E-mail: admissions@fit.edu Web Site: http://www.fit.edu Graduate Programs: The School of Extended Graduate Studies offers graduate degrees via distance learning and a traditional classroom setting as well as graduate certificate programs at numerous graduate centers across the United States. All graduate certificates are available via distance learning. Florida International University University Park Campus Miami, FL 33199-0001 Phone: (305) 348-7442 E-mail: gradadm@fiu.edu Web site: http://gradschool.fiu.edu/ Graduate Programs in the following schools and colleges: School of Architecture, College of Arts and Sciences, College of Business Administration, College of Education, College of Engineering, College of Health and Urban Affairs, School of Hospitality Management, School of Journalism and Mass Communication, College of Law, College of Medicine Florida Southern College 111 Lake Hollingsworth Drive Lakeland, FL 33801 Phone: (863) 680-4285 (800) 274-4131 Fax: (863) 680-4120 E-mail: fscadm@flsouthern.edu Web site: http://www.flsouthern.edu Graduate Programs in the following areas: Masters in Business Administration: Accounting, Business Administration, International MBA Florida State University Tallahassee, FL 32306 Phone: (850) 644-2525 E-mail: inquiries@compus.fsu.edu Web site: http://www.gradstudies.fsu.edu/ Florida State has 112 master's degree programs, 27 advanced master's degree programs, and 73 doctoral degree programs. Professional degrees offered in Law and Medicine. Graduate Programs in the following college and schools: College of Arts and Sciences, College of Business, College of Communication, School of Criminology, College of Education, College of Engineering, College of Human Sciences, School of Information Studies, College of Law, College of Medicine, School of Motion Picture, TV & Recording Arts, School of Music, School of Nursing, College of Social Sciences, School of Social Work, School of Theatre, School of Visual Arts & Dance Art 15
Jacksonville University 2800 University Blvd. North Jacksonville, FL 32211 Phone: (904) 256-7132 (800) 225-2027 E-mail: admissions@ju.edu Web site: http://www.ju.edu/departments/admissions/graduate/default.aspx Graduate Programs in the following areas: M.A. in Teaching, M.B.A., M.S. in Nursing. Graduate certificates: Finance, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Education Keller School of Management of Devry University Tampa Center Tampa, FL 33607 Web site: http://www.devry-degrees.com/indexsf.jsp Graduate Programs in the following areas: Business Administration, Accounting and Financial Management, Human Resource Management, Information Systems Management, Project Management, Public Administration, Network and Communications Management Lynn University 3601 N. Military Trail Boca Raton, FL 33431-5598 Phone: (561) 237-7842 (800) 888-5966 Fax: (561) 237-7100 E-Mail: gradadmin@lynn.edu Web site: http://www.lynn.edu/academics/areas-of-study/graduate-programs Graduate Programs: MBA Management, MEd Education; MS Administration. Others also; see web site for complete listings. Nova Southeastern University 3301 College Avenue Davies, FL 33314 Phone: (954) 262-7300 (800) 541-6682 E-mail: nsuinfo@nova.edu Web site: http://www.nova.edu/cwis/graduate_admissions.html Graduate Programs in the following colleges and schools: College of Arts and Sciences, School of Business and Entrepreneurship, Health Professions Division, School of Law, School of Computer and Information Science, School of Education and Human Services, Oceanographic Center, Center for Psychological Studies. Others available. Palm Beach Atlantic University 901 South Flagler Drive West Palm Beach, FL 33416 Phone: (561) 803-2122 (888) 468-6722 E-mail: grad@pba.edu Web Site: http://www.pba.edu/programs/ Graduate Programs in the following areas: Counseling, Psychology, Elementary Education, Master of Business Administration (MBA) Organizational Leadership, Pharmacy 16
Rollins College 1000 Holt Avenue Winter Park, FL 32789 Phone (407) 646-2232 E-mail: holtschool@rollins.edu Web site: http://www.rollins.edu Graduate Programs: MBA and Management/Executive Education; Evening Graduate Counseling, Human Resources, Liberal Studies St. Leo University 33701 State Road 52 Saint Leo, FL 33574 Phone: (352) 588-8236 (800)707-8846 E-mail: admissions@saintleo.edu Web site: http://www.saintleo.edu Graduate Programs: MBD, Med, MS in Criminal Justice and Instructional Design; MA Pastoral Studies St. Thomas University 16400 NW 37th Avenue Miami Gardens, FL 33054 Phone (305) 628-6546 (800) 367-9010 Email: graduate@stu.edu Web site: http://www.stu.edu/admissions/graduate/tabid/113/default.aspx Graduate Programs: Offers Master s Degree Programs in Arts & Sciences, Education, Business and Management, Law. Various Certificate Programs. Contact the web site for complete listings. Stetson University College of Law 1401 61 st Street S Gulfport, FL 33707 Phone: (727) 562-7800 E-mail: lawadmit@law.stetson.edu Web site: http://www.law.stetson.edu/admissions/ Graduate Programs: Full and part-time J.D. programs, Joint J.D./ M.B.A. program, LL.M. in International Law and Business, Higher Ed Law 17
Stetson University Office of Admission 421 N. Woodland Blvd. Unit 8378 DeLand, FL 32723 Phone: (800) 688-0101 Fax: (904) 82207112 E-Mail: admissions@stetson.edu Web site: http://www.stetson.edu Graduate Programs: Business Administration, Counselor Education, Education, English Troy State University Florida Region 81 Beal Parkway, SE Ft. Walton Beach, FL 32548 Phone: (850) 301-2104 (800) 551-6076 E-mail: webadmin@troy.edu Web sit: http://www.troy.edu/graduateschool/index.html Graduate Programs available in the College of Education, College of Business, College of Arts and Sciences University of Central Florida Office of Graduate Studies 4000 Central Florida Blvd. Orlando, FL 32816 Phone: (407) 823-6442 Fax: (407) 823-6442 E-mail: graduate@mail.ucf.edu Web site: http://www.graduate.ucf.edu Offers graduate programs, graduate certificates, doctoral, and specialist programs too extensive to list. Contact the web site for complete listings. University of Florida Gainesville, FL 32611 Phone: (352) 392-4646 E-mail: jsina@ufl.edu Web site: http://gradschool.ufl.edu/index.html Graduate Programs at all levels are too numerous to list. Contact the web site for accurate and up-todate information on programs. 18
University of Miami Coral Gables, FL 33124 Phone: (305) 284-4154 E-mail: graduateschool@miami.edu Web site: http://www.miami.edu/grad Graduate programs include: 57 doctoral, 113 master s and 5 specialist programs in the School of Architecture, School of Law, College of Arts & Sciences, School of Education, College of Engineering, School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences, School of Medicine School of Music University of North Florida Office of Graduate Studies 4567 St. John s Bluff Road South Jacksonville, FL 32224-2645 Phone (904) 620-1360 Fax: (904) 620-1362 E-mail: graduatestudies@unf.edu Web site: http://www.unf.edu/graduatestudies/ Graduate Program are available in the following colleges and schools: College of Arts and Sciences, College of Business, College of Computing, Engineering and Construction, College of Education and Human Services, College of Health University Of Phoenix Tampa Campus 12802 Tampa Oaks Blvd., Suite 200 Temple Terrace, FL 33637 Phone: (813) 626-7911 Fax: (813) 977-1449 Web site: http://www.phoenix.edu/ Sarasota Learning Center 501 N. Cattleman Road Sarasota, FL 34232 Phone: (813)626-7911 Also located in St. Petersburg/Clearwater; Westshore in Tampa area. Also in Central and North Florida. Graduate degrees are available in the following areas: Business Management, Business Administration, Health Care, Information Systems University of South Florida 4202 E. Fowler Avenue Tampa, FL 33620 Phone: (813) 974-7085 E-mail: admissions@grad.usf.edu Web site: http://www.grad.usf.edu Graduate Programs from various schools and colleges: College of Arts & Sciences, School of Architecture, School of Business Administration, College of Education, College of Engineering, College of Marine Science, College of Medicine, College of Visual and Performing Arts 19
University of Tampa 401 West Kennedy Blvd. Tampa, FL 33606-1490 Phone: (813) 258-7409 E-mail: admissions@ut.edu Web site: http://www.ut.edu/landingtemplate.aspx?id=94 Graduate Programs: College of Business, College of Liberal Arts & Sciences University of West Florida 11000 University Parkway Pensacola, FL 32514 Phone: (850) 474-2230 Fax: (850) 474-3360 E-mail: admissions@uwf.edu Web site: http://www.uwf.edu Graduate Programs available in the following colleges and schools: College of Arts and Sciences, College of Business, College of Professional Studies, Graduate Certificate Programs Warner Southern College 3895 US Hwy 27 Lake Wales, FL 33859 Phone: (800) 309-9563 (863)638-7212 Email: admissions@warner.edu Web site: http://www.warner.edu/ Graduate Program: MBA Webber International University 1201 North Scenic Hwy Babson Park, FL 33827 Phone: (803) 638-1431 E-mail: mba@webber.edu Web site: http://www.webber.edu Graduate Programs: MBA in Management, Accounting, Sports Management. Webster University 8043 Cooper Creek Blvd. Suite 101, University Park, FL 34201 Phone: (941) 358-3440 Fax: (941) 358-3816 Toll Free: (800) 820-8207 Email: sarasota@webster.edu Web site: http://admissions.webster.edu/admissions/graduate/default.asp Graduate Programs: MBA, Counseling, Human Resources, Management and Leadership 20
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