College of Health and Public Affairs
The College of Health and Public Affairs offers nine graduate programs: the Master of Arts in Communicative Disorders, the Master of Science in Criminal Justice, the Master of Science in Health Services Administration, the Master of Science in Molecular Biology and Microbiology, the Master of Science in Nursing, the Master of Science in Physical Therapy, the Master of Public Administration, and the Master of Social Work, and the Doctor of Philosophy in Public Affairs. The mission of the College of Health and Public Affairs is to provide undergraduate and graduate education, to foster the development and transmission of knowledge, and to provide graduate education that exceeds national standards while meeting the research and service needs of the local community.
Departments and schools within the college provide professional education, emphasizing the relationship between policy, practice, and the importance of research. By focusing on the development of critical thinking and problem-solving skills, students receive an education that prepares them for a lifetime of professional and personal achievement.
For more information, visit the College of Health and Public Affairs website.
College Administration B. R. McCarthy, Ph.D..................................Dean M. J. Sweeney, Ph.D.........................Associate Dean J. E. Dorner, M.N...........................Assistant Dean C. E. Green, Ph.D...........................Assistant DeanFaculty
Communicative Disorders M. J. Sweeney, Ph.D..........................Interim Chair G. Brutten, Ph.D.................................Professor C. Nye, Ph.D.....................................Professor D. L. Ratusnik, Ph.D.............................Professor D. B. Ingram, Ph.D.....................Associate Professor T. A. Mullin, Ph.D.....................Associate Professor J. Ryalls, Ph.D........................Associate Professor M. Vanryckeghem, Ph.D..................Associate Professor A. E. Brice, Ph.D......................Assistant Professor J. Dutka, Ph.D.........................Assistant Professor L. Loucko, Ph.D........................Assistant Professor H. Parker, M.A.........................Assistant Professor K. Rivers, Ph.D........................Assistant Professor L. I. Rosa-Lugo, Ph.D..................Assistant Professor H. A. Utt, Ph.D........................Assistant Professor C. Watts, Ph.D.........................Assistant Professor
Criminal Justice and Legal Studies B. J. McCarthy, Ph.D...................Chair and Professor B. R. McCarthy, Ph.D....................Dean and Professor B. Bohm, Ph.D....................................Professor D. Fabianic, Ph.D................................Professor R. Surette, Ph.D.................................Professor C. Bast, J.D...........................Associate Professor D. Bishop, Ph.D........................Associate Professor P. Griset, Ph.D........................Associate Professor D. Hall, Ph.D..........................Associate Professor M. Lanier, Ph.D........................Associate Professor S. Mahan, Ph.D.........................Associate Professor R. Pyle, Ph.D..........................Associate Professor J. Sanborn, Ph.D.......................Associate Professor B. Applegate, Ph.D.....................Assistant Professor D. Becker, M.S.........................Assistant Professor S. Holmes, Ph.D........................Assistant Professor K. Lucken, Ph.D........................Assistant Professor R. Remis, J.D..........................Assistant Professor K. M. Reynolds, Ph.D...................Assistant Professor D. Slaughter, J.D......................Assistant Professor R. Watkins.............................Assistant Professor K. Cook, J.D......LS Internship Coordinator and Instructor M. Eastep, M.S....CJ Internship Coordinator and Instructor J. Flagg, J.D...................................Instructor R. Lynch, J.D...................................Instructor J. Randall, M.S.................................Instructor
Health Professions and Physical Therapy M. J. Sweeney, Ph.D............Interim Chair and Professor L. J. Acierno, M.D...............................Professor G. H Frazer, Ph.D................................Professor S. Douglass, M.S.......................Associate Professor T. Edwards, Ed.D., RT(R)...............Associate Professor E. Hamby, D.B.A., P.T..................Associate Professor A. Liberman, Ph.D......................Associate Professor J. S. Lytle, M.S., M.P.H...............Associate Professor T. S. Mendenhall, Ph.D., M.B.A.........Associate Professor L. T. Worrell, M.P.H...................Associate Professor L. Chase, Ph.D., P.T...................Assistant Professor S. Morrison, Ph.D., M.S.P.H............Assistant Professor T. Rotarius, Ph.D., M.B.A..............Assistant Professor C. J. Barr, M.S.................................Instructor G. Bertetta, M.S................................Instructor D. Cassidy, M.S., A.T.C.........................Instructor M. Diesen, M.S., M.Ed...........................Instructor K. B. Enchelmayer, M.P.T., O.T.R................Instructor T. Falen, M.S...................................Instructor J. Holder, M.S., P.T............................Instructor V. J. Hudson, M.P.T., M.B.A., A.T.C. Instructor J. Ludy, M.A....................................Instructor P. Welker, M.A., RT(R) (CT).....................Instructor
Molecular Biology and Microbiology R. N. Gennaro, Ph.D....................Chair and Professor O. M. Berringer, Ph.D............................Professor H. Daniell, Ph.D.................................Professor D. Jacobs, Ph.D..................................Professor M. J. Sweeney, Ph.D...........Associate Dean and Professor R. S. White, Ph.D................................Professor J. F. Charba, Ph.D.....................Associate Professor D. W. Washington, Ph.D.................Associate Professor K. Chai, Ph.D..........................Assistant Professor D. Chakrabarti, Ph.D...................Assistant Professor R. Chakrabarti, Ph.D...................Assistant Professor C. Fernandez-Valle, Ph.D...............Assistant Professor S. Naser Ph.D..........................Assistant Professor K. Blaney.......................................Instructor D. F. Hitchcock, M.S............................Instructor F. Logiudice, M.S...............................Instructor
School of Nursing E. Stullenbarger, DSN, RN, CS-PNP...Director and Professor L. Hennig, Ed.D., RN-B.S.N.....................Coordinator A. Bushy, Ph.D., RN, CS..........................Professor M. L. Sole, Ph.D., RN, FAAN......................Professor J. Dorner, M.N., RN.........................Assistant Dean and Associate Professor M. Bear, Ph.D., RN.....................Associate Professor J. Byers, Ph.D., RN....................Associate Professor K. Dow, Ph.D, RN, FAAN.................Associate Professor G. Giovinco, Ph.D., Ed.D., RN..........Associate Professor R. Gropper, Ph.D., RN.....Daytona Beach Campus Coordinator and Associate Professor J. Kijek, Ph.D., RN....................Associate Professor F. Smith, Ed.D., RN....................Associate Professor V. Browne-Krimsley, Ed.D., RN...Brevard Campus Coordinator and Associate Professor D. Wink, Ed.D., RNC Associate Professor N. Crigger, Ph.D., RN..................Assistant Professor J. Gichia, Ph.D., CNM, RN..............Assistant Professor L. Holcomb, DSN, RN, ARNP..............Assistant Professor E. Kiehl, Ph.D., RN....................Assistant Professor J. Weiss, Ph.D., RN, ARNP..............Assistant Professor J. Peterson, Ph.D., RN.....ORHS Coordinator and Instructor P. Leli, M.S.N., RN..............Undergraduate Coordinator and Instructor M. Ramey, M.N.Ed., RN...........................Instructor M. Covelli, M.A., RN............................Instructor S. Pelliccio, M.S.N., RN........................Instructor P. Connell, M.S.N., RN.........Campus, Visiting Instructor
Public Administration K. T. Liou, D.P.A......................Chair and Professor P. W. Colby, Ph.D................................Professor R. A. Shapek, Ph.D...............................Professor J. D. Jurie, D.P.A.....................Associate Professor W. C. Lawther, Ph.D....................Associate Professor E. Berman, Ph.D........................Associate Professor M.A. Feldheim, Ph.D....................Assistant Professor J. Gianakis, Ph.D......................Assistant Professor J. M. Rios, Ph.D.......................Assistant Professor X. H. Wang, Ph.D.......................Assistant Professor M. Rogers, M.P.A........Program Coordinator and Instructor
Public Affairs—Ph.D. Program W. C. Lawther, Ph.D.......Director and Associate Professor B. R. McCarthy, Ph.D....................Dean and Professor B. J. McCarthy, Ph.D.................. Chair and Professor K. T. Liou, D.P.A......................Chair and Professor R. Bohm, Ph.D....................................Professor I. Colby, Ph.D...................................Professor D. Poole, Ph.D...................................Professor R. Shapek, Ph.D..................................Professor R. Surette, Ph.D.................................Professor E. Berman, Ph.D........................Associate Professor D. Bishop, Ph.D........................Associate Professor M. Lanier, Ph.D........................Associate Professor S. Mahan, Ph.D.........................Associate Professor J. Sanborn, Ph.D.......................Associate Professor B. Applegate, Ph.D.....................Assistant Professor M.A. Feldman, Ph.D.....................Assistant Professor J. Gianakis, Ph.D......................Assistant Professor P. Griset, Ph.D........................Assistant Professor S. Holmes, Ph.D........................Assistant Professor A. Leon, Ph.D..........................Assistant Professor K. Luken, Ph.D.........................Assistant Professor K. Reynolds, Ph.D......................Assistant Professor X. Wang, Ph.D..........................Assistant Professor
School of Social Work M. Van Hook...............Director and Associate Professor I. Colby, D.S.W..................................Professor D. Poole, Ph.D...................................Professor S. Dziegielewski, Ph.D, B.S.W....Coordinator and Professor K. Kazmerski, D.S.W, M.S.W.....................Coordinator and Associate Professor E. K. Suh, Ph.D........................Associate Professor E. M. Abel, M.S.W......................Assistant Professor C. E. Green, Ph.D...........................Assistant Dean and Assistant Professor A. Leon, Ph.D..........................Assistant Professor L. Davis, M.S.W...............Coordinator, Field Education G. Jacinto, M.S.W......................Clinical Instructor M. Sauer, M.S.W........................Clinical Instructor D. Brett, Ph.D..................................Instructor A. Hamilton, M.S.W.....................Visiting Instructor K. Knudson, M.S.W......................Visiting Instructor
Programs
Doctor of Philosophy in Public Affairs
Specializations: Criminal Justice
Health Sciences: Health Services Administration
Public Administration
Social Work
Master of Science
Criminal Justice
Health Sciences: Health Services Administration
Molecular Biology and Microbiology
Physical Therapy
Master of Science in Nursing
Nursing Leadership and Management Track
Adult or Family Nurse Practitioner Track
RN to MSN Track
Master of Arts in Communicative Disorders
Master of Public Administration
Master of Social Work
Graduate Certificate
Adult Nurse Practitioner
Crime Analysis
Family Nurse Practitioner
Gerontology
Public Administration
Interdisciplinary Studies
The College of Health and Public Affairs offers an interdisciplinary
graduate certificate in Gerontology.
Graduate Certificate in Gerontology
Web address: www.cohpa.ucf.edu/gerontology/ Phone: (407) 823-2215 Fax: (407) 823-5697 Margaret Sauer, M.S.W., School of Social Work..........Program Coordinator Office: HPA 204, Phone: (407) 823-2114, e-mail: msauer@mail.ucf.edu
In recognition of the special needs of elderly citizens, the University of Central Florida offers a twelve-hour interdisciplinary program leading to a Graduate Certificate in Gerontology. The Graduate Certificate in Gerontology (GCG) is administered by the School of Social Work.
Who may be interested?
The program may be of particular interest to people
presently employed in the aging field who have a
baccalaureate or higher degree and who wish to increase their
knowledge of gerontology. Graduate students who are enrolled in
health sciences, psychology, social work, nursing,
communicative disorders, or sociology, as well as in other areas, such
as liberal arts, music education, physical education, or art
education, may also find the certificate valuable.
How is the certificate structured?
Students complete four classes. There is one required
class and three electives. In order to keep an interdisciplinary
nature, courses must be selected from both the College of
Health and Public Affairs and the College of Arts and Sciences.
Required Course 3 Semester Hours
GEY XXXX Gerontology, An Interdisciplinary Approach
Electives 9 Semester Hours
SYP 6938 Elder Abuse
SPA 6407 Aging and Communication
CLP XXXX Mental Health and Aging
EXP XXXX Human Factors in Aging
HSC 6568 Issues in Geriatric Health Care
NGR XXXX Psychosocial Factors in Health Care
Outcomes of the Elderly
SYO 6XXX The Welfare State and Aging
SOW 5XXX Aging in the Social-Situational Context
SOW 5XXX Interventions with the Elderly and Their Families
What are the advantages of the GCG?
While the certificate does not prepare the student for a
specific occupation in gerontology, those completing the
certificate will have an advantage in seeking employment in
the field of aging.
How to enroll in the Graduate Certificate of Gerontology
Students currently enrolled at UCF as a graduate
student need only enroll in the required GCG courses to be in
the program. Students who have completed an
undergraduate or graduate degree (not necessarily at UCF) and who
are returning only for the GCG should contact the Graduate
Admissions office (407/823-2766) to register as
non-degree-seeking and note GCG seeking.
How to receive your certificate
Upon completion of all courses, provide your name and
social security number to the coordinator of the Graduate
Certificate in Gerontology at the School of Social
Work (407-823-2114). Be sure to include information about how
you would like your name to appear on the certificate and
your current mailing address. A Completion of Certificate
form should be completed so that a certificate can be
prepared. You may receive your certificate after completion of courses.
Doctor of Philosophy in Public Affairs
W. C. Lawther, Ph.D., Associate Professor............Program Coordinator Office: HPA 352, Phone: (407) 823-2604, e-mail: lawther@pegasus.cc.ucf.eduThe Ph.D. program in Public Affairs at the University of Central Florida is a multidisciplinary program with concentrations in Public Administration, Criminal Justice, Health Services Administration, and Social Work. The principal goal of this program is to enable graduates to (1) administer public or private agencies in any of the fields noted above; (2) advance their careers within their respective organizations; (3) conduct research; and (4) teach at the community college, college, or university level.
The complex social issues that threaten the health and welfare of the citizens of Central Florida and the nation require a new breed of professionals educated to think and work across traditional boundaries with colleagues similarly committed to tackling the complex social challenges of tomorrow. This interdisciplinary Ph.D. in Public Affairs aims to fulfill that need and to meet the challenges of the future.
More specifically, the program brings together four disciplines that address important and interrelated social problems that confront all communities. Currently, the interrelated problems of crime and justice, health services and social welfare delivery, and the administration of public agencies that deal with these problems are approached in a disciplinary-specific and fragmented way. This approach often results in the duplication of efforts and a waste of scarce resources. In addition, it frequently exacerbates community problems rather than helping to resolve them. By integrating knowledge bases and intervention approaches, more effective and efficient resolutions to social problems can be achieved.
The flexibility needed to solve increasingly complex issues of service delivery faced by state and local public managers can be provided by the tools and skills obtained by students graduating from this program. This flexibility can be viewed as occurring along a continuum. At one end can be found highly specialized, narrowly focused methodological skills reflected by specialists who focus on, for example, evaluating specific aspects of a public program. At the other end are highly generalized upper management skills reflected by generalists that lead teams of managers and analysts who try to implement improved ways of solving a problem or delivering a service.
The program will match the career goals of the students through the interdisciplinary nature of the course content, the interaction with faculty from all four disciplines, and the flexibility inherent in the choice of electives. Those seeking advancement within public agencies or nonprofit organizations can choose a greater mix of electives, while those seeking to teach at the college or university level can concentrate their course work more within one discipline.
Degree Requirements
Students must complete 57 hours beyond the master's
degree, including fourteen courses (42 credit hours) above
the master's level distributed in the following manner: (1) a
five-course, 15-credit interdisciplinary core; (2) a two-course,
6-credit research tool; and (3) a seven-course,
21-credit interdisciplinary specialization component that will be
tailored to meet students' individual goals. It is expected that
all core courses will be team taught by professors from
more than one discipline. A 15-hour dissertation is also required.
To ensure that students more fully experience the interdisciplinary nature of the program, completion of no more than five elective courses from one discipline will be permitted. Among the elective choices offered to students will be a choice of specialized research tools that will also be interdisciplinary.
If students receive more than one grade of "C" or lower, they may be reverted to non-degree status.
Application Deadlines
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Fall admission (priority) Fall admission |
February 7* March 15 |
Admission
Applications for admission into the Ph.D. program in
Public Affairs will be submitted to the UCF Office of Graduate
Studies. The deadline for fall admission is March 15. For those
students who wish to be considered for assistantships,
the deadline is February 7. Admission decisions will be
made only once per academic year.
A complete packet for admission includes all of the following:
- An official admission application form
- Official copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts
- Official results of the Graduate Record Examination (score of 1000, math and verbal combined, are required, taken within the last five years) and sent from ETS directly to UCF
- A narrative statement of 1000 words or less describing the applicant's educational expectations, career aspirations, level of computer skills, and any special qualifications or experiences that may enhance the overall learning environment of the program
- A current resume
- Three letters of reference from professionals who can assess the applicant's ability to succeed in a doctoral program
- International students and students whose native language is not English must score at least 213 (computer-based test) or 550 (paper-based test) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).
It is important that applicants return all materials in the single packet to facilitate admission decisions.
Orientation
There will be an orientation for interested students for the PhD in the
Public Affairs program. This is a unique interdisciplinary program
within the College of Health and Public Affairs integrating Criminal
Justice, Health Administration, Public Administration, and Social Work.
| Where: | Health and Public Affairs Building, Room 335 University of Central Florida Orlando, FL 32816 |
| When: | Tuesday, December 7, 1999,5:30-7:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 12, 2000, 5:30-7:00 p.m. Thursday, February 10, 2000, 5:30-7:00 p.m. |
Financial Support
A limited number of teaching and research assistantships
will be available each year. Additional financial support may
be available in the form of internships and research
opportunities with public and nonprofit agencies. Students wishing
to obtain financial support must apply by February 7.
Transfer Credit
No course work will be accepted for transfer unless it
has been approved as part of the plan of study for another
doctoral program either at UCF or at another college or
university. The transfer credit accepted will be determined on
a case-by-case basis by the Director. A maximum of six
hours can be transferred.
Assignment of Faculty Advisers
Upon acceptance of a student into the program, the
Director will provide an initial orientation and general advising
session. Based on the information obtained in this session,
the Director will identify a faculty adviser from among the
four disciplines that comprise the program that could best
serve the advising needs of the student. During the student's
first semester, the student and his or her faculty adviser will
create a specific plan of study tailored to meet the specific
career needs and goals of the student.
The Qualifying Examination
Following successful completion of the seven required
foundation courses, a student is required to pass a qualifying
examination. This examination will test the student's
knowledge of the material in the seven foundation courses only.
The examination will be given once each semester.
The Candidacy Examination
Students who pass the qualifying examination, once all
of their course work has been completed, are entitled to
write and defend a dissertation proposal. Successful completion of
the candidacy examination will consist of 1) achieving a
3.5 GPA for all non-elective courses; and 2) successful defense
of the dissertation proposal.
Curriculum
Foundation Courses (Required)
PAF 7000 Foundations of Public Affairs 3 hours
PAF 7110 Ethics and Public Affairs 3 hours
PAF 7230 Strategic Change and Management
in Public Affairs 3 hours
PAF 7250 Social Justice and Public Policy 3 hours
PAF 7300 Policy Analysis in Public Affairs 3 hours
PAF 7802 Advanced Research Methods in Public Affairs 3 hours
PAF 7804 Advanced Quantitative Research Methods
in Public Affairs 3 hours
Foundation Courses (Electives)
PAF 7510 Seminar in Program Evaluation
in Public Affairs 3 hours
PAF 7810 Seminar in Survey Research
in Public Affairs 3 hours
PAF 7820 Seminar in Qualitative Methods 3 hours
PAF 7840 Seminar in Secondary Data Analysis
in Public Affairs 3 hours
PAF 7982 Dissertation Seminar in Public Affairs 2 hours
Disciplinary Specialization Courses
Criminal Justice
CCJ 6938 Special Issues in Criminal Justice 3 hours
(Course may be repeated with different content.)
CCJ 7457 Seminar in Criminal Justice Theory 3 hours
CCJ 7930 Seminar in Criminal Justice
Policy Analysis 3 hours
+ Any 6000-level courses in the catalog
Health Sciences: Health Services Administration
HSC 6175 Advanced Trends in Health Care
Finance Theory 3 hours
(Prerequisite: PHC 6160, Health Care Finance)
HSC 7118 Advanced Health Care Organization Theory 3 hours
HSC 7930 Special Issues in Health Services
Administration 3 hours
(Course may be repeated with different content.)
+ Any 6000-level courses in the catalog
Public Administration
PAD 6207 Advanced Public Budgeting and Finance 3 hours
(Prerequisite: PAD 6227, Public Budgeting)
PAD 6934 Special Issues in Public Administration 3 hours
(Course may be repeated with different content.)
PAD 7026 Advanced Seminar in Public Administration 3 hours
PAD 7419 Advanced Public Human Resource Management 3 hours
(Prerequisite: PAD 6417, Human Resource Management)
+ Any 6000-level courses in the catalog
Social Work
SOW 6386 Seminar in Social Welfare Planning
and Implementation 3 hours
SOW 6399 Advanced Administration in Social Welfare 3 hours
SOW 6492 Theory Building in Social Work 3 hours
SOW 6938 Special Issues in Social Work 3 hours
(Course may be repeated with different content.)
+ Any 6000-level courses in the catalog
Dissertation
PAF 7980 Dissertation Research 15 hours
Communicative Disorders
Linda I. Rosa-Lugo, Ed.D...... ..Graduate Program Coordinator e-mail: lrosa@mail.ucf.edu Linda Loucko, Ph.D...............Graduate Program Coordinator Office: Research Pavilion Suite 200, Phone: (407) 384-2113 or 384-2107, e-mail: lloucko@mail.ucf.edu
Professional education is offered in Communicative Disorders leading to the Master of Arts degree in Speech-Language Pathology. The program requires the equivalent of two years full-time attendance to complete and is designed to meet the certification requirements of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. The program is accredited by the Educational Standards Board of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Full-time registration (at least 6 hours) in the program is required.
The faculty is keenly aware of the need for combining clinical skills with theoretical foundations. Supervised student practica are offered in the Communicative Disorders Clinic on campus as well as in external settings. Selected outstanding professionals in Central Florida (physicians, speech/language pathologists) make up the clinical faculty, which supplements the clinical expertise of the regular faculty.
All students will enroll in SPA 6505 or 6506, Clinical Practica, or equivalents, each semester in attendance, with the exception of the semester they are enrolled in SPA 6553C, Differential Diagnosis in Speech and Language/Laboratory, and the semester they are completing the thesis/non-thesis option. Students must complete 375 clock hours of practicum experience as outlined by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association before graduation.
Application Deadlines
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Fall admission Spring admission |
April 1 November 1 |
Admission
Admission to graduate status in the Master of Arts (M.A.)
in Communicative Disorders degree program is based on
the following:
- A baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university and a grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) for the last 60 attempted semester hours of credit earned for the baccalaureate degree, or a Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score of at least 1000 on the combined verbal and quantitative portions of the GRE. In order to be considered every applicant must submit official GRE scores. These are minimum university requirements and do not guarantee admission to the graduate program.
- Three letters of recommendation, preferably from former instructors.
- A letter of intent, stating background and experience, interest in the field, future goals, and the semester in which admission is desired.
- A copy of all official transcripts from previously attended colleges and/or universities.
- A copy of the graduate application and official GRE score report.
The department requires international students and students whose native language is not English to submit a score of 173 (computer-based test) or 500 (paper-based test) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).
It is important that applicants return these materials in a single packet to facilitate admission decisions. Admission into the graduate program will be determined for each semester. This program is highly competitive and meeting minimum university standards may not guarantee admission to the program.
Master of Arts in Communicative Disorders
Prerequisites
Criminal Justice & Legal Studies
Master of Science in Criminal Justice
B.A. in Speech and Hearing (Communicative Disorders)
or special prerequisite courses to be arranged with the
graduate program coordinator. All students must take Statistical
Methods II, or equivalent, and achieve a grade of "C" or
better prior to, or during, their graduate program. This course is
a prerequisite to SPA 5805, Research in Communicative
Disorders.
Required Courses 39 Semester Hours
SPA 5327 Aural Habilitation - Rehabilitation 4 hours
SPA 5570 Administration and Management of
Communicative Disorders 3 hours
SPA 5805 Research in Communicative Disorders 3 hours
SPA 6410 Language Problems in Adults: Aphasia
and Other Symbolic Disorders 3 hours
SPA 5225 Fluency Disorders 3 hours
SPA 6553C Differential Diagnosis Speech Language 4 hours
SPA 6132 Measurements in Speech Science 3 hours
SPA 6204 Advanced Studies in
Communicative Disorders: Articulation 3 hours
SPA 6211 Voice Disorders 3 hours
SPA 6403 Language Disorders: School Age Language 3 hours
SPA 5236 Speech Problems in Adults:
Motor Speech Disorders 3 hours
SPA 5404 Language Disorders: Pre-School 3 hours
Two seminars must be included in the Program of Study:
SPA 6407 Seminar in Language 2 hours
SPA 6526 Seminar in Speech Pathology 2 hours
SPA 6826 Seminar in Research 2 hours
Practicum credit toward degree 6 Semester Hours
All students must register for three hours each semester
in SPA 6505 or SPA 6506 while in attendance, with exceptions
as noted in the graduate manual (SPA 6553C, 6918, and 6946).
Thesis and Non-Thesis Options
Each student will complete a thesis or non-thesis option.
Thesis Option 6 Semester Hours
Students selecting the thesis option will complete a thesis
in the area of speech/language pathology for six semester
hours of credit. An advisory committee of three faculty
members, chaired by a departmental faculty member, will be
selected to guide the student through the thesis requirements.
An oral defense of the thesis is required.
Non-Thesis Option 7 Semester Hours
A student selecting the Clinical Internship option must
complete 6 semester hours of Internship (SPA 6946) in
Speech-Language Pathology. In addition, a student in the
Clinical Internship option must register for one hour of
Directed Research (SPA 6918) in the semester in which they
do their internship.
Examinations
Students will be required to pass a written
comprehensive examination administered by the department before
being considered a degree candidate. The comprehensive
examination is to be taken after all course work is completed with
the exception of SPA 6918 and SPA 6946.
Minimum Hours Required for M.A. 50 Semester Hours
K. Michael Reynolds, Ph.D............Graduate Program Coordinator
Office: HPA 311, Phone: (407) 823-2603,
e-mail: kreynold@pegasus.cc.ucf.edu
The Master of Science in Criminal Justice offers students an in-depth exploration of the complex and changing world of criminal justice. The historical, political, economic, and philosophical forces shaping crime and punishment in the United States are examined. Students also learn valuable qualitative and quantitative research and computer skills.
Federal, state, and local criminal justice agencies benefit from an informed and innovative work force that is aware of the many complexities of the criminal justice system. The importance of advanced education in criminal justice beyond the bachelor's degree is increasingly being recognized by employers in Central Florida and throughout the United States.
The Master of Science in Criminal Justice is designed for a variety of students. Some are recent college graduates interested in pursuing a professional career in criminal justice. Others are employees of criminal justice agencies interested in learning more about their field and advancing their careers. Still, others enter the program as a first step toward a Ph.D. in criminal justice or a related field. Some may be driven simply by a desire to enrich their intellectual lives. Whatever their motivations and backgrounds, graduates of the master's program will be better prepared to meet the many challenges facing the criminal justice system today.
Two plans of study are available. The first has a professional focus and is designed for students whose career goals include working in criminal or juvenile justice agencies. These students will be encouraged to focus on policy-oriented courses and to compile a professional portfolio of their graduate work. The second plan of study is designed for students who plan to enroll in a Ph.D. program when they complete the master's program. These students will be encouraged to prepare a thesis and to focus on research-related courses.
Students in both plans of study will be exposed to a wide variety of issues and problems within the discipline. They will study crime trends and theories of criminal behavior. They will analyze the administration of justice within the United States, including critical problems facing law enforcement, courts, and corrections. Qualitative and quantitative research methods, statistics, and computer technologies in the criminal justice field will also be part of each student's curriculum.
Students will select elective courses based on their program of study. These courses involve analysis of juvenile crime and the juvenile justice system; the relationship of law to social policy; individual and organizational strategies for change; the connection between popular culture, the mass media, crime, and criminal justice; and the future of corrections and law enforcement. A number of special topic courses will be offered as well.
Application Deadlines
|
Fall admission Spring admission Summer admission |
July 15 December 1 April 15 |
Admission
The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is required of
all graduate students. Minimum requirements for regular
admission are a grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 for the last
60 attempted semester hours of undergraduate study and a
total score of 800 or higher on the verbal-quantitative
sections of the GRE. Applicants that fail to meet the minimum
requirements will be considered for admission on a
case-by-case basis. Also, applicants will be asked to submit a
personal statement reflecting their educational and career goals.
Individuals whose native language is other than English are
required to have a minimum score of 213
(computer-based test) or 550 (paper-based test) on the Test of English as
a Foreign Language (TOEFL).
Degree Requirements
The M.S. program in Criminal Justice consists of 30
semester hours. Each student completes a core of 4 courses (12
semester hours) and advanced curriculum of 6 courses (18
semester hours) selected in consultation with an adviser.
Minimum Core Requirements 12 Semester Hours
CCJ 5015 The Nature of Crime 3 hours
CCJ 5456 The Administration of Justice 3 hours
CCJ 5704 Research Methods in Criminal Justice 3 hours
CCJ 6706 Quantitative Methods and
Computer Utilization in Criminal Justice 3 hours
Advanced Curriculum 18 Semester Hours
(choose six of the following)
CCJ 5105 Foundations of Law Enforcement
CCJ 5305 Foundations of Corrections
CCJ 6106 Policy Analysis in Criminal Justice
CCJ 6217 Law and Social Control
CCJ 6485 Issues in Justice Policy
CCJ 6505 The Juvenile Justice System
CCJ 6705 Applied Criminal Justice Research
CCJ 6730 Planned Change and Innovation in
Criminal Justice
CCJ 6908 Independent Study
CCJ 6934 Criminal Justice, Crime,
and Popular Culture
CCJ 6938 Special Topics in Criminal Justice
CCJ 6946 Criminal Justice Practicum
CCJ 6971 Thesis
(A student may not take more than 6 hours total of Independent Study or Practicum.)
Minimum Hours Required for M.S. 30 Semester HoursStudents may transfer up to six hours of related graduate course work toward the Master of Science degree. Only courses where the student earned a grade of "B" or above will be accepted for transfer from an accredited university or college.
Graduate Certificate in Crime Analysis
A unique Graduate Certificate in Crime Analysis has
been developed by the Criminal Justice and Legal Studies
Department to provide information for data-driven
management, investigative support, and general crime analysis. The
certificate program is designed to provide essential skills that
are critically needed by law enforcement agencies to meet
new demands for sophisticated crime analysis and mapping
products.
The certificate program provides graduate-level continuing education for both in-service and pre-career students. The program will target traditional criminal justice graduate students seeking to develop knowledge in crime analysis and mapping as well as law enforcement practitioners. The program will emphasize development of a theoretical and practical knowledge base for basic data management systems. It will also emphasize development of theoretical and practical skills necessary to 1) fully utilize available technologies to develop and perform, complex crime analysis and mapping, 2) develop and execute advanced spatial analysis of crime, and 3) develop knowledge required to create customized crime analysis and mapping applications that are agency specific.
The certificate program is affiliated with the Master of Science in Criminal Justice and will be administered by the Department of Criminal Justice. The program follows UCF policies and procedures for graduate certificate programs. Any student with an undergraduate baccalaureate degree or higher from an accredited university may apply.
Certificate Requirements
The Crime Analysis certificate program consists of
three courses for a total of nine semester hours. All courses
are taught in a computer lab with a hands-on environment.
Required Courses 9 Semester Hours Data Management Systems for Crime Analysis Crime Mapping and Analysis Advanced Crime Mapping and Analysis
Students need to be aware entry to a certificate program does not guarantee admission to a graduate program. However, once a student is accepted into a regular graduate program, credits from a certificate program may be applied toward an existing graduate program with the consent of the program. No internship or independent study may be used in a certificate program. A certificate program must be completed within three years of the start of the first course in the certificate program.
Health Professions & Physical Therapy
Michael J. Sweeney, Ph.D.....................Interim Chair of the Department
Office: HPA 256, Phone: (407) 823-2359,
e-mail: msweeney@pegasus.cc.ucf.edu
Aaron Liberman, Ph.D...................Health Services Administration Acting
Graduate Program Coordinator
Office: TR 534, Phone: (407) 823-3264,
e-mail: aliberma@pegasus.cc.ucf.edu
Eileen Hamby, D.B.A., P.T.....Physical Therapy Graduate Program Coordinator
Office: HPA 256, Phone: (407) 823-3470,
e-mail: ptinfo@pegasus.cc.ucf.edu
Master of Science in Health Sciences: Health Services Administration
The Department of Health Professions and Physical Therapy offers a Master of Science in Health Sciences: Health Services Administration. The program of study required for the Health Services Administration option is outlined below.
Application Deadlines
|
Fall admission Spring admission Summer admission |
July 15 December 1 April 15 |
Admission
Admission to graduate status in the Master of Science
in Health Sciences: Health Services Administration program
is based on the following:
- A baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university and a grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for the last 60 attempted semester hours of credit earned for the baccalaureate degree, and a Graduate Record Examination score of at least 840 (a GMAT score of 400 may be used to satisfy this requirement); or a grade point average of at least 2.75 for the last 60 attempted semester hours and a GRE score of at least 1000 (a GMAT score of 500 may be used to satisfy this requirement).
- International students and students whose native language is not English must score at least 173 (computer-based test) or 500 (paper-based test) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).
- Submission of three letters of recommendation from individuals capable of assessing the applicant's ability to undertake graduate work.
- Completion of undergraduate course work comprising a knowledge of the U.S. health care systems, basic statistics, and personal computers.
Admission into graduate status is determined for the fall, spring, and summer semesters. All students must take the GRE or GMAT prior to acceptance into the program. After acceptance, all students must meet with their academic adviser to plan a program of study.
Degree Requirements
Required Courses 27 Semester Hours
HSA 5198 Information Systems and Computer
Applications in Medicine
HSA 6107 Health Care Organization and Management I
HSA 6188 Health Care Organization and Management II
HSA 6126 Principles of Managed Care
HSC 6636 Issues and Trends in the Health Care Industry
HSC 6911 Scientific Inquiry
PHC 6160 Health Care Finance
PHC 6420 Case Studies in Health Law
HSA 6925 Capstone Symposium
Electives 12 Semester Hours
Students must choose a minimum of 4 courses in
consultation with the adviser. Electives may include a research
project, thesis, independent study or courses from such areas as
business, public administration, engineering, computer
science, or health services administration.
Comprehensive Examination
A final written examination is required of all students in
the program. The exam will be completed in the term in
which the student expects to graduate. Examinations will receive
an evaluation of "pass," "conditional pass," or "fail." If a
student receives a "conditional pass" on the comprehensive
examination, a written reexamination will have to be taken
covering the area failed. A student failing the examination
must repeat the entire examination. All students must
successfully pass the comprehensive examination to graduate.
Thesis and Research Report Options 3-6 Semester Hours
Students may choose to do a research project or thesis
with the consent of the academic adviser. Normally, 3
semester hours credit is earned for the research project
and 6 for the thesis. Students should discuss this with
the adviser when the program of study is completed.
Minimum Hours Required for M.S. 42-45 Semester Hours
Master of Science in Physical Therapy
PLEASE NOTE: As of the entering class of the year 2000, the program will change to a two-year (seven-semester) program. Students will be required to have a bachelor's degree to apply. Please contact Graduate Admissions for further information or our website at www.cohpa.ucf.edu.
The program in Physical Therapy (M.S.) is a three-year professional program designed to prepare entry-level therapists to practice in a variety of settings. There is an undergraduate phase (five semesters) and a master's phase (four semesters). Students must complete the entire three-year program at the University of Central Florida to graduate with a physical therapy degree and to be eligible to take the state licensure exam.
The mission of the program in Physical Therapy is to educate and train students to be entry-level practitioners of the art and science of Physical Therapy. The educational process enables students to possess the general skills for competent clinical management of patients. The intent of the curriculum is to enable students to assess, evaluate, and treat patients in the most efficient and appropriate manner possible.
Objectives of the Program
- Preparation of a physical therapist who will practice as a broadly skilled, inquiring clinician in a variety of health care settings, with appropriate skill in education, communication, advocacy, management, and research
- Preparation of a physical therapist who demonstrates a lifelong commitment to the profession and to their patients, through active participation in their communities, patient advocacy, and the ability to adapt to consumer needs and the changing health care environment
- Promotion of the scientific foundations of physical therapy practice and education with emphasis on outcomes and efficacy of treatment
- Promotion of interdisciplinary approaches to patient care
- Promotion of the physical therapy profession and the physical therapist as a unique and integral component of health care
Application Deadline
| Summer Admission | January 15 |
Admission to graduate status in the Master of Science in Physical Therapy program is based on the following:
- Successful completion of the first two years of the limited access physical therapy professional program at the University of Central Florida leads to a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Sciences. A grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) for the last 60 attempted semester hours of credit earned for the baccalaureate degree is required. In order to be admitted to the master's portion of the curriculum, every applicant must submit official GRE scores. (A GRE of 1000 or a GPA of 3.0 is required.)
- International students and students whose native language is not English must score at least 213 (computer-based test) or 550 (paper-based test) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).
Acceptance to the Physical Therapy program as a junior is limited, and candidates must meet the following criteria to be considered for admission to the program:
- Minimum GPA of 3.0 in all prerequisites, which must be completed prior to application to the baccalaureate program (see the description of the Health Sciences degree in the undergraduate catalog for a list of prerequisite courses)
- Minimum overall GPA of 3.0
- Completion of all general education and foreign language requirements prior to enrollment in the program
- Completion of 10 hours of volunteer/work experience hours each in different settings and/or practice areas)
- Completion of a biographical essay
- An interview of the top applicants (required)
Since this program is limited in enrollment, meeting minimum requirements may not guarantee acceptance.
Plan of Study
The baccalaureate degree in health sciences will be
awarded at the end of the fifth semester when program
requirements are met, and students will then be reclassified as
graduate students. The Master of Science in Physical Therapy
degree will be awarded on completion of the total program of
study. If students do not complete the entire professional
physical therapy program, they will not be permitted to take the
physical therapy state licensing exam.
Degree Requirements
Students must complete a minimum of 120 semester hours
of undergraduate course work in their junior/senior years
and an additional 51 semester hours of graduate course work,
for a total of 171 semester hours.
Undergraduate Course Work:
Semester 1 - Fall 12 Semester Hours
PHT 3112C Gross Anatomy/Neuroscience I 2 hours
PHT 3XXXL Gross Anatomy/Neuroscience I Lab 3 hours
PHT 3155 Physiology of Therapeutic Exercise 2 hours
PHT 3155L Physiology of Therapeutic Exercise Lab 2 hours
PHT 3259 Patient Care Skills 2 hours
PHT 3XXXL Patient Care Skills Lab 1 hour
Semester 2 - Spring 13 Semester Hours
PHT 3113 Gross Anatomy/Neuroscience II 2 hours
PHT 3XXXL Gross Anatomy/Neuroscience II Lab 3 hours
PHT 3069 Physical Assessment 1 hour
PHT 3069L Physical Assessment Lab 2 hours
PHT 3122 Clinical Kinesiology 3 hours
PHT 3XXXL Clinical Kinesiology Lab 2 hours
Semester 3 - Summer 10 Semester Hours
PHT 4307 Pathology/Pharmacology 3 hours
PHT 3222 Therapeutic Exercise I 2 hours
PHT 4XXXL Therapeutic Exercise I Lab 1 hour
PHT 3002 Foundations of Physical Therapy I 2 hours
PHT 3223C Functional Rehabilitation 2 hours
Semester 4 - Fall 12 Semester Hours
PHT 4XXX Theories and Procedures I 3 hours
PHT 4XXXL Theories and Procedures I Lab 1 hour
PHT 4XXX Therapeutic Exercise II 2 hours
PHT 4XXXL Therapeutic Exercise II Lab 1 hour
PHT 4XXX Neurological Physical Therapy 2 hours
PHT 4XXXL Neurological Physical Therapy Lab 1 hour
PHT 3821 Clinical Education I 2 hours
Semester 5 - Spring 13 Semester Hours
PHT 4216 Theories and Procedures II 2 hours
PHT 4XXXL Theories and Procedures II Lab 1 hour
PHT 4316 Orthopedic Physical Therapy 2 hours
PHT 4XXXL Orthopedic Physical Therapy Lab 2 hours
PHT 4372 Gerontology in Physical Therapy Practice 2 hours
PHT 4XXXC Pediatric Physical Therapy 2 hours
PHT 4XXXC Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy 2 hours
Bachelor of Science in Health Science awarded 120 Semester Hours
Graduate Course Work:
Semester 6 - Summer 15 Semester Hours
PHT 5XXX Foundations of Physical Therapy II 3 hours
PHT 5XXX Advanced Orthopedic Physical Therapy 2 hours
PHT 5XXXL Advanced Orthopedic Physical
Therapy Lab 2 hours
PHT 5XXX Information Management and
Communications in Physical Therapy 3 hours
PHT 5605 Research Methods in Physical Therapy 3 hours
PHT 5816 Advanced Clinical Applications I 2 hours
Semester 7 - Fall 17 Semester Hours
PHT 6XXX Research Applications in
Physical Therapy I 3 hours
PHT 6XXX Physical Therapy Integration I 2 hours
PHT 6XXXL Physical Therapy Integration I Lab 1 hour
PHT 6XXX Trends and Issues in Physical Therapy 3 hours
PHT 6XXX Health Promotion/Wellness in
Physical Therapy 3 hours
PHT 6XXX Advanced Neurological Physical Therapy 2 hours
PHT 6XXXL Advanced Neurological
Physical Therapy Lab 1 hour
PHT 6XXXC Prosthetics/Orthotics 2 hours
Semester 8 - Spring 16 Semester Hours
PHT 6XXX Management of Physical Therapy Services 3 hours
PHT 6XXX Research Applications in
Physical Therapy II 3 hours
PHT 6XXX Physical Therapy Integration II 2 hours
PHT 6XXXL Physical Therapy Integration II Lab 2 hours
PHT 6XXX Gender Health Issues in
Physical Therapy 3 hours
PHT 6817 Advanced Clinical Applications II 3 hours
Semester 9 - Summer 3 Semester Hours
PHT 6XXX Advanced Clinical Applications III 3 hours
Master of Science in Physical Therapy awarded 171 Semester Hours
The transition to the three-year professional physical therapy program culminating in a Master of Science in Physical Therapy degree is contingent upon approval from the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).
Examinations
This non-thesis program requires a final comprehensive
examination on course work in the program of study. In
addition, comprehensive examinations will be required at the
end of each year of the three-year program.
Molecular Biology and Microbiology
R. N. Gennaro, Ph.D.......................Program Coordinator Office: BIO 330, Phone: (407) 823-5932 e-mail: gennaro@mail.ucf.edu
Master of Science in Molecular Biology and Microbiology
Application Deadlines
|
Fall admission (priority) Fall admission Spring admission Summer admission |
March 15* July 15 December 1 April 15 |
* Students applying for fellowships or assistantships must apply for the fall semester by the priority date.
Admission
The minimum requirements for consideration for
graduate status in the M.S. Program in Molecular Biology and
Microbiology are a grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0 for
the last 60 attempted semester hours of undergraduate
study and a score of at least 1000 on the combined
quantitative-verbal sections of the Graduate Record Exam (GRE).
Additionally, the department requires three letters
of recommendation plus a written statement of past
experience and research, area of interest, and immediate and
long-range goals. Personal interviews are helpful but not required.
The department requires international students and
students whose native language is not English to have a
minimum score of 213 (computer-based test) or 550 (paper-based
test) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).
Applicants who fail to meet either the minimum program GPA or GRE requirement may occasionally be accepted if there is other convincing evidence of potential for high achievement and success. Applicants failing to satisfy minimum program criteria should submit a GRE Subject Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology Test score at or above the 50th percentile. In no case will GRE scores (verbal, quantitative, or advanced) older than five years be accepted.
Applicants need not have an undergraduate degree in molecular biology or microbiology but are expected to have the equivalent of 16 semester hours credit in biological sciences including a course in general microbiology, plus one year of organic chemistry, one year of physics, basic university mathematics and statistics, and laboratory skills equivalent to the minimum required of our own undergraduates. Minor deficiencies may be remedied after acceptance by enrollment at the first opportunity in an appropriate course.
Examinations
A comprehensive examination is required of all students
in the M.S. program. The comprehensive exam must be
taken no later than the fourth week of that semester after the one
in which the student completes all course work in the
program of study. If a student fails the comprehensive examination,
a minimum of four weeks must elapse before
reexamination. The comprehensive exam may be taken a maximum of
two times. In addition, an oral thesis defense is required. A
minimum of four weeks must elapse between the
comprehensive and thesis defense examinations.
Degree Requirements
The course and credit requirements will consist of a
minimum of 30 semester hours of credit, including six credits
of Thesis, two credits of Graduate Seminar, and such
other courses as specified by the student's graduate committee
in the approved Program of Study.
Molecular Biology and Microbiology
MCB 5205 Infectious Processes 3 hours
MCB 5225 Molecular Biology of Disease 3 hours
MCB 5487 Current Topics in Molecular Biology 3 hours
MCB 5505 Virology 3 hours
MCB 5654 Applied Microbiology 3 hours
MCB 6407C Laboratory Methods for
Molecular Biology 5 hours
MCB 6417C Microbial Metabolism 3 hours
MCB 6938 Seminar 1-2 hours
MCB 6971 Thesis 1-6 hours
PCB 5026 Signal Transduction Mechanics 3 hours
PCB 5235 Immunopathology 3 hours
PCB 5239 Tumor Biology 3 hours
PCB 5806 Endocrinology 3 hours
ZOO 5745C Essentials of Neuroanatomy 4 hours
Summary of M.S. Degree Requirements
Admission
- 3.0 grade point average (GPA) for the last 60 attempted semester hours at the undergraduate level and 1000 on the GRE (quantitative and verbal)
- Three letters of recommendation
- Minimum score of 213 (computer-based test) or 550 (paper-based test) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
- 16 semester hours in biological sciences, including one course in general microbiology, plus one year of organic chemistry, one year of physics, basic university math and statistics, and lab skills equivalent to the minimum of undergraduates at UCF
Examination
- Comprehensive covering all course work in program of study
- Final thesis defense
Degree Requirements
Minimum of 30 semester hours, including six (6)
semester hours of thesis, and two (2) semester hours of graduate
seminars (one-half at 6000 level).
School of Nursing
Mary Lou Sole, Ph.D., RN, FAAN......Graduate Program Coordinator Office: HPA 220, Phone: (407) 823-2744, e-mail: msole@pegasus.cc.ucf.edu
Master of Science in Nursing
Nursing Leadership and Management 41 Semester Hours Nurse Practitioner (Family or Adult) 46 Semester HoursThe Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) programs are designed to build upon the student's baccalaureate nursing education and professional experience. The goals of the programs are to prepare advanced nurse practitioners and nursing leaders and managers to assume leadership positions in a variety of health care settings. Students are admitted to the programs in the fall semester. Students in the RN to MSN option may be admitted in the spring semester. The Master of Science program is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC).
This program will prepare the student to:
- Analyze theories as they apply to the profession, health care system, and political systems.
- Analyze social, economic, ethical, legal, and political issues influencing nursing practice and health care delivery.
- Synthesize advanced knowledge from the sciences, the humanities, and nursing theories to support advanced nursing practice.
- Participate in research and disseminate research findings.
- Use nursing research findings to improve nursing practice.
- Demonstrate critical thinking skills in planning, evaluating, and changing the delivery of health care.
- Develop and implement leadership, management, and teaching strategies for the improvement of health care.
- Collaborate with others to improve the quality of professional nursing practice and the health care system.
- Assume responsibility for improving the delivery of health care and influencing health policy.
- Practice in an advanced nursing role. (Graduates of the practitioner program are eligible to sit for the ANA certification examination and apply for licensure as an ARNP in Florida.)
Application Deadlines
|
Fall admission Fall admission (Daytona Beach campus) Spring admission (RN to MSN) Spring admission (Daytona Beach campus) |
March 15 February 15 September 15 September 15 |
| Nursing (post-baccalaureate) | |
|
Fall admission Spring admission |
June 1 October 15 |
Admission
Requirements for admission to the program include the
following:
- A baccalaureate degree in nursing from a program accredited by the NLNAC or AACN
- An overall grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) for upper-division undergraduate work (usually the last 60 attempted semester hours)
- A minimum combined GRE score of 1000 on the verbal and quantitative exams
- Licensure as a Registered Nurse in Florida
- One year (or equivalent) experience as a Registered Nurse
- Completion of undergraduate courses in statistics and health assessment
- A personal statement describing interest in the field and career goals
- A resume (no longer than 2 pages)
- Three references; at least one should be from a former faculty member
- Score of 173 (computer-based test) or 500 (paper-based test) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or passing score on CGFNS (international students only)
Degree Requirements
Graduate students must complete a minimum of 41-46
semester hours of graduate-level course work, depending
on major. Either a thesis or research project is required.
Required Courses for All Students 14-17 Semester Hours
NGR 5XXX Nursing Theory/Research I 4 hours
NGR 5XXX Nursing Research II/Statistics 4 hours
NGR 5XXX Roles and Issues in
Advanced Practice Nursing I 1 hour
NGR XXXX Roles and Issues in
Advanced Practice Nursing II 1 hour
NGR XXXX Roles and Issues in
Advanced Practice Nursing III 1 hour
NGR 6971/6813 Thesis or Research Scholarly Work 3-6 hours
Requirements for Nurse Practitioner Majors 46 Semester Hours
NGR 5141 Pathophysiology 3 hours
NGR 6192 Pharmacology 3 hours
NGR XXXX Advanced Health Assessment, Health
Promotion and Diagnostic Reasoning 5 hours
NGR XXXX Advanced Practice Nursing: Primary Care
for Adults and Communities 6 hours
NGR XXXX Advanced Practice Nursing: Children,
Adolescents, and Families (FNP) OR
NGR XXXX Advanced Practice Nursing: Care of
Adults with Complex Problems (Adult NP) 6 hours
NGR XXXX Advanced Practice Practicum 6 hours
Elective 0-3 hours
Required Courses (listed above) 14-17 hours
Requirements for Nursing Leadership
and Management Majors 41 Semester Hours
HSA 5198 Information Systems and
Computer Applications 3 hours
NGR 5720 Organizational Dynamics 3 hours
NGR 6722 Financial Management and
Resource Development 3 hours
NGR XXXX Nursing Leadership and Management I 4 hours
NGR XXXX Nursing Leadership and Management II 5 hours
Electives 6-9 hours
Required courses (listed above) 14-17 hours
RN to MSN Track
The RN-MSN track is an accelerated program for RNs
who do not hold a baccalaureate degree in Nursing (BSN).
This program is designed for students who have met general
education requirements, and who have demonstrated
above-average performance in prior undergraduate course
work (minimum of 3.0 GPA), and have the potential for success
in graduate school. Students will meet both BSN and MSN
objectives.
The RN to MSN option is available for tracks in Nursing Leadership and Management and Nurse Practitioner. The program may be offered on either the main campus or the Daytona campus. Check with the School of Nursing regarding when and where these offerings may be available.
Admission Requirements—Limited Access
Acceptance to the university does not constitute admission
to the accelerated RN-MSN track. Separate information
packets are available from the School of Nursing with explanations
of the courses of study. All applicants must meet the
following criteria:
- Graduate of a state-approved or accredited associate degree or diploma nursing program
- Licensure as an RN in the state of Florida
- Completion of UCF general education requirements or AA degree from a Florida school, including CLAST
- Completion of prerequisites for the RN-BSN (undergraduate statistics)
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
- Letter of intent to pursue accelerated master's (RN-MSN track)
- Interview with School of Nursing to assess interest, motivation, and ability to succeed in graduate school
Interim Requirements
- Completion of the GRE by the end of the second semester in the program
Admission Requirements for Graduate Nursing Phase
- Completion of requirements/credits for the baccalaureate degree in nursing, including health assessment course
- Completion of all UCF School of Nursing course work to date with a minimum GPA of 3.0
- One year of clinical experience as an RN prior to the first graduate clinical course
- A minimum combined GRE score of 1000 on the verbal/quantitative exams
- Updated resume
- Three references
RN to MSN Program of Study: Nursing Leadership and Management
Courses taken toward BSN 50 Semester Hours
NUR 3065 Health Assessment 3 hours
NUR 3809 Transitional Concepts in Nursing I 3 hours
NUR 4636C Community as the Continuum of Care 3 hours
NUR 4636L Clinical Practice in the Community 2 hours
NUR 4837 Health Care Issues, Policy and Economics 3 hours
NUR 4836 Professional Development Seminar 3 hours
(NUR 4084)
NUR 4838L Directed Nursing Practicum
in Administration 2 hours
XXX HSA/BA/NUR Elective 3 hours
Validated credit for previous nursing courses 28 hours
Courses Shared BSN/MSN 10-13 Semester Hours
HSA 5198 Information Systems and Computer Applications
or graduate elective 3 hours
NGR 5720 Organizational Dynamics 3 hours
(NUR 4827)
NGR XXXX Nursing Theory/Research I 4 hours
(NUR 3165)
Graduate Elective 0-3 hours
Courses taken toward MSN 25-31 Semester Hours
NGR XXXX Research II/Statistics 4 hours
NGR 6722 Financial Management
and Resource Development 3 hours
NGR XXXX Nursing Leadership and Management I 4 hours
NGR XXXX Nursing Leadership and Management II 5 hours
NGR XXXX Roles and Issues in
Advanced Practice Nursing I 1 hour
NGR XXXX Roles and Issues in
Advanced Practice Nursing II 1 hour
NGR XXXX Roles and Issues in
Advanced Practice Nursing III 1 hour
Graduate Electives 3-6 hours
NGR 6971/6813 Thesis or Research Scholarly Work 3-6 hours
The baccalaureate degree will be awarded when program requirements for the BSN are met and students have completed a minimum of 120 hours of credit. Students will then be reclassified as graduate students. The MSN will be awarded on completion of the total program of study. Students who do not meet ongoing program requirements or decide not to continue in the program may withdraw from the RN-MSN track and complete course work for the BSN degree.
RN to MSN Program of Study—Family or Adult Nurse Practitioner
Courses taken toward BSN 48 Semester Hours
NUR 3065 Health Assessment 3 hours
NUR 3809 Transitional Concepts in Nursing I 3 hours
NUR 4636C Community as the Continuum of Care 3 hours
NUR 4636L Clinical Practice in the Community 2 hours
NUR 4836 Professional Development Seminar 3 hours
NUR 4827 Leadership/Management Principles 3 hours
NUR 4837 Health Care Issues, Policy, and Economics 3 hours
Validated Credit 28 Semester Hours
Courses shared BSN/MSN 12-15 Semester Hours
NGR XXXX Nursing Theory/Research I 4 hours
(NUR 3165)
NGR XXXX Advanced Health Assessment, Health Promotion,
and Diagnostic Reasoning (NUR 4945) 5 hours
NGR 5141 Pathophysiology (Undergraduate Elective) 3 hours
Graduate Elective 0-3 hours
Courses taken toward MSN 31-34 Semester Hours
NGR XXXX Nursing Research II/Statistics 4 hours
NGR 6192 Pharmacology 3 hours
NGR XXXX Advanced Practice Nursing: Primary Care
for Adult and Communities 6 hours
NGR XXXX Advanced Practice Nursing: Children,
Adolescents, and Families (FNP) OR 6 hours
NGR XXXX Advanced Practice Nursing: Care of
Adults with Complex Problems (Adult NP) 6 hours
NGR XXXX Advanced Practice Practicum 6 hours
NGR XXXX Roles and Issues in
Advanced Practice Nursing I 1 hour
NGR XXXX Roles and Issues in
Advanced Practice Nursing II 1 hour
NGR XXXX Roles and Issues in
Advanced Practice Nursing III 1 hour
NGR 6971 Thesis or Research Scholarly Work 3-6 hours
Post-Master's Certificate in Family or Adult Nurse Practitioner
The Post-Master's Certificate option is designed to
prepare nurses, who already have a master's degree in nursing,
as either Family or Adult Nurse Practitioners. The program
is 18 credits and includes 600 hours of clinical practice.
Prerequisites or Co-requisites
The following three graduate-level courses are
prerequisites or co-requisites for the program. Courses can be
incorporated into the plan of study.
NGR XXXX Advanced Health Assessment,
Health Promotion, and Diagnostic Reasoning 5 hours
NGR 5141 Pathophysiology 3 hours
NGR 6192 Pharmacology 3 hours
Admission Requirements
Requirements for admission to the program include the
following:
- A master's degree in nursing from a program accredited by NLNAC or AACN
- Licensure as a Registered Nurse in Florida
- One year (or equivalent) experience as a Registered Nurse
- Completion of undergraduate health assessment course
Application Process
The following information must be submitted in one
packet to Graduate Admissions in order to be considered:
- Nondegree application from Graduate Admissions
- Official transcripts of graduate course work showing awarding of master's degree (enclose an official sealed copy with your application)
- Health Form (Upon acceptance to the program, you will be required to fill out another form for our records.)
- A resume (no longer than 2 pages)
- Copy of RN License
Program of Study 18 Semester Hours
NGR XXXX Advanced Practice Nursing: Primary Care
for Adults and Communities 6 hours
NGR XXXX Advanced Practice Nursing: Children,
Adolescents and Families (FNP) OR 6 hours
NGR XXXX Advanced Practice Nursing: Care of
Adults with Complex Problems (Adult NP) 6 hours
NGR XXXX Advanced Practice Practicum 6 hours
Additional Information
Information about tuition, fees, and length of nursing
program can be obtained from the National League for
Nursing Accrediting Commission, 61 Broadway Street, New
York, NY 10006; phone: (800) 669-9656, ext. 153.
Public Administration
Melvin Rogers, M.P.A...........Graduate Program Coordinator Office: HPA 343, Phone: (407) 823-2604 e-mail: mrogers@pegasus.cc.ucf.edu
Master of Public Administration
The Department of Public Administration's Master of
Public Administration (M.P.A.) degree program provides
opportunities for students to prepare for employment or
advance their careers as public administrators. Our intention is to
produce graduates equipped with the public management
skills and analytical techniques needed for successful careers in
government, nonprofit, and closely related business fields.
Application Deadlines
|
Fall admission Spring admission Summer admission |
July 1 December 1 April 1 |
Admission
The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is required of
all graduate students. Minimum requirements for regular
admission are (1) a grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 for the
last 60 attempted semester hours of undergraduate study, (2)
a grade point average of 3.0 in a previous graduate degree,
or (3) a total score of 1000 or higher on the
verbal-quantitative sections of the GRE. A limited number of students who
do not meet these requirements but who do have at least a 2.5
GPA and an 800 GRE score may be admitted on a
provisional basis. These students must demonstrate proven public
sector leadership experience, present strong recommendations
from either academic or professional advisers, and provide a
clear statement of education goals. More specific information
on provisional admissions may be obtained from the
department. Individuals whose native language is other than
English are required to have a minimum score of
213 (computer-based test) or 550 (paper-based test) on the
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Students are
expected to be computer literate upon entry to the program
or are expected to obtain these skills immediately upon
admission to the program.
Degree Requirements
The M.P.A. Program consists of 42 hours. Each student
completes a core of nine courses (27 hours), an advanced
curriculum of four courses (12 hours) selected in consultation
with the adviser, and a capstone experience equivalent to
one course (3 hours).
Minimum Core Requirements 27 Semester Hours
PAD 6053 Public Administrators in the
Governance Process 3 hours
PAD 6035 Public Administration in the
Policy Process 3 hours
PAD 6700 Analytic Techniques for
Public Administrators I 3 hours
PAD 6701 Analytic Techniques for
Public Administrators II 3 hours
PAD 6037 Public Organization Management 3 hours
PAD 6207 Public Financial Management 3 hours
PAD 6227 Public Budgeting 3 hours
PAD 6417 Human Resource Management 3 hours
PAD 6335 Strategic Planning and Management 3 hours
Advanced Curriculum 12 Semester Hours
An advanced curriculum of at least four courses that
concentrate on a specific area germane to the practice
of public administration may be taken within the
Department of Public Administration or from other
departments. Those elective courses offered within the
department will provide an emphasis on state and local
government; however, other emphases may be developed in
consultation with the adviser. (Those students without
practical administrative experience in the public sector
are strongly advised to complete an internship (3 hours)
as part of the advanced curriculum. A research report option
(3 hours) is available for students wishing to complete
a more substantial research project than might be accommodated
in the other courses).
Capstone Experience 3 Semester Hours
Students will engage in a capstone experience intended
to bring together the various areas of knowledge and skills
covered in the MPA program. Students will complete this
requirement through enrollment in PAD 6062,
Advanced Concepts and Applications in Public Administration.
Exit Requirements
Students must achieve a GPA of 3.0 in all courses listed
under minimum core requirements.
Minimum Hours Required for M.P.A. 42 Semester Hours
Graduate Certificate in Public Administration
In recognition of the special needs of the Central Florida
community, the University of Central Florida has introduced
a Graduate Certificate in Public Administration.
The certificate program provides graduate-level continuing education for both in-service and pre-career students. The program will (1) emphasize managerial skills essential to a local government program oriented toward an evolving metropolitan environment and (2) strengthen the student's professional standing and help open doors to management and support positions.
The certificate program is affiliated with the Master of Public Administration (MPA) program and will be administered by the Department of Public Administration. The program follows the UCF policies and procedures for graduate certificate programs.
Who may be interested?
The certificate program may be of particular interest to
students who:
- Do not have post-baccalaureate degrees and are not ready for the regular graduate program in public administration
- Are public employees and have post-baccalaureate degrees in other disciplines and are interested in learning advanced knowledge and skills in public administration; and
- Are enrolled in other programs at UCF and are interested in expanding the scope of their graduate education and enhancing their professional credentials.
Admission Requirements
Any student with an undergraduate baccalaureate degree
or higher from an accredited university may apply. The GRE
or any other graduate-level test is not required for
enrollment in the certificate program.
How is the program structured?
The program consists of 18 semester hours at the
graduate level, including 5 required core courses and 1 restricted
elective course. Course descriptions are available in the
graduate student handbook.
Required Courses 15 Semester Hours
Students are required to take the following 5 courses:
PAD 6035 Public Administration in the
Public Process
PAD 6037 Public Organization Management
PAD 6053 Public Administrators in the
Governance Process
PAD 6227 Public Budgeting
PAD 6417 Human Resource Management
Restricted Elective Course 3 Semester Hours
This course must be taken from the Public
Administration Department with the approval
from the graduate certificate program
coordinator.
PAD 5425 Dispute Resolution in the Public Sector
PAD 5427 Labor Relations in the Public Sector
PAD 5806 Local Government Operations
PAD 5807 Administrative Practice in the
Public Sector
PAD 5850 Grant and Contract Management
PAD 6307 Policy Implementation
PAD 6327 Public Program Evaluation Techniques
PAD 6335 Strategic Planning and Management
Certificate Requirements
- Students must receive a grade of B or better in all six (6) courses required for the certificate.
- No graduate credit hours taken at other institutions can be applied to a certificate program at UCF.
- No internship or independent study courses may be used in a certificate program.
- Student admitted to a graduate degree program or to non-degree-seeking status are eligible to take certificate programs. Non-degree-seeking students who are enrolled in a certificate program are not eligible for tuition waivers, assistantships, fellowships, or federal financial aid.
- All courses that are offered as part of a certificate program must be graduate-level courses. All courses that count toward a certificate must receive a grade of B or better. Courses may be retaken to achieve a better grade, with the consent of the program.
- A certificate program must be completed within three years of the start of the first course in the certificate program.
School of Social Work
Kenneth Kazmerski, D.S.W..........Graduate Program Coordinator Office: HPA 204, Phone: (407) 823-2114, e-mail: kenkaz@aol.com
Master of Social Work
The master's degree program in Social Work (M.S.W.)
educates students for community-based clinical social work
practice with individuals, families, and groups. The
curriculum draws from a generalist perspective, and emphasizes
critical thinking skills, empirically-based and accountable
practice, and ethical services for clients experiencing a wide range
of problems. The program prepares students for clinical
practice with clients serving in a variety of agency settings.
The M.S.W. program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
Application Deadline
| Fall admission only | March 1 |
Admission
Students begin course work in social work in the fall
semester only. Potential students make application to the UCF
Office of Graduate Studies (AD 230) and take the GRE test.
UCF requires the following of all applicants to the M.S.W.
program:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
- Good standing with institution last attended.
- A 3.0 or better grade point average (GPA) on a 4.0 scale for the last 60 attempted semester hours of college studies or at least 1000 on the verbal and quantitative sections of the required GRE. Applicants must take all three sections of the GRE.
- One official transcript of all undergraduate and graduate course work attempted and/or completed.
- A resume that outlines work experience.
- Three references (one academic, one employment, and one of the applicant's choice other than a family member.) If an employment reference is not available, then a personal reference may be submitted in support of graduate study. If a person graduated more than five years ago, that applicant may substitute work or personal references in place of academic references.
- One college-level course in each of the following six areas: biology with human content, English or communication, diversity, statistics, psychology, and sociology.
- A medical history report on the UCF health form.
- A typed Personal Statement. Directions for completing this statement can be obtained from the School of Social Work. In the statement the applicant describes reasons and experiences leading to the choice of social work as a profession, professional goals and interests, and strengths and limitations related to the practice of social work. Applicants also discuss an issue facing social work from the perspective of the role and responsibility of the profession in relation to that issue.
- If you are an international student, a confidential financial statement on the form provided by the Office of Graduate Studies and test results of 550 or higher on the paper test or 213 or higher on the computer test on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
To be accepted into and retained in the program, students are expected to demonstrate initiative, dependability, social concern, self awareness, appreciation for diversity in others, problem solving ability, ease in relating with others, skill in writing and speaking, and professional ethics.
It is important that applicants return all the materials in the application packet in one mailing to Graduate Studies to facilitate admission decisions.
Full-time Study
The full-time program includes two years of full-time
study in residence. The first year of study includes 24 semester
hours in class work and 6 semester hours in field education.
The second year of study includes 22 semester hours in class
work and 8 semester hours in the field.
Advanced Standing
If the criteria for admission are met, applicants with
baccalaureate degrees in social work from a CSWE-accredited
school/program are invited to apply for Advanced Standing
admission to the Master of Social Work program. Admission
with advanced standing is limited to those who demonstrate
the academic and professional potential to meet the demands
of the program and who will have adequate preparation
for M.S.W. practice with only one year of graduate study.
In advanced standing admission, a maximum of 30 undergraduate credits may be accepted as transfer credits to the M.S.W. program. These credits are accepted to meet foundation year M.S.W. requirements, which consist of courses in human behavior and the social environment, policy, research, social work practice, and social work field placement.
To be considered for advanced standing admission, the bachelor's degree must have been completed within six (6) years of the time of initial enrollment in the master's program.
Part-time Study
For students who do not have B.S.W. degree, part-time
education in the foundation curriculum is available only at
the Brevard and Downtown Orlando campuses. For students
who have received a B.S.W. degree from a CSWE accredited
college or university within six years prior to enrollment,
there is also a part-time program at the main campus in the
advanced clinical curriculum.
Field Education
Field instruction is an integral part of graduate social
work education. It provides the student with an opportunity to
test classroom knowledge as well as to develop and refine
foundation and advanced practice skills. Decisions regarding
field assignment are determined by the Field Coordinator.
Only agency sites approved by the School of Social Work may
be used for field instruction. First-year M.S.W. students
complete a minimum of 448 hours in the field; advanced
students complete a minimum of 608 clock hours in the agency. Part
of the required field hours consists of a field seminar.
Degree Requirements
Prerequisites—18 Semester Hours
Introductory college-level courses or equivalents are
required before admission into the program.
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Biology with human content English or Communication Psychology Statistics Sociology Diversity |
Foundation Curriculum:
Generalist Social Work Practice 30 Semester Hours
SOW 5305 Social Work Practice I:
Generalist Practice 3 hours
SOW 5306 Social Work Practice II: Interventions 3 hours
SOW 5105 Human Behavior and Social Environment I:
Individuals 3 hours
SOW 5106 Human Behavior and Social Environment II:
Social Systems 3 hours
SOW 5132 Diverse Client Populations 3 hours
SOW 5235 Social Welfare Policies and Services 3 hours
SOW 5404 Social Work Research 3 hours
SOW 5432 Evaluating Social Work 3 hours
SOW 5532 Field Education I: Generalist Practice 3 hours
(224 clock hours)
SOW 5533 Generalist Field Education II 3 hours
(224 clock hours)
Advanced Curriculum: Clinical Specialist 30 Semester Hours
SOW 6348 Clinical Practice with Individuals 3 hours
SOW 6324 Clinical Practice with Groups 3 hours
SOW 6612 Clinical Practice with Families 3 hours
SOW 6123 Psychosocial Pathology 3 hours
SOW 6246 Policy Analysis and Social Change 2 hours
SOW 6914 Integrative Research Project in
Clinical Practice 2 hours
SOW 6535 Clinical Field Education I 4 hours
(304 clock hours)
SOW 6536 Clinical Field Education II 4 hours
(304 clock hours)
Practice Elective 3 hours
Practice or Approved General Elective* 3 hours
Minimum Hours Required for M.S.W. 60 Semester Hours
* Approved general elective in consultation with student's
adviser and M.S.W. graduate program coordinator.
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