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Guide to the Program: Application and Admission
The doctoral application and admission process requires time, patience, paperwork, and attention to detail and deadlines. This section provides an overview of the major elements and sequence of events in the application and admission process. This overview is divided into two steps. Step one deals with filing the proper documents at the proper time and to the proper offices. Step two deals with complying with the academic standards of Florida International University, the College of Education, and the Graduate Program in Adult Education and Human Resource Development. The application and admission process may require several weeks to a few months to fully complete. It is dependent on the prompt delivery or accessibility of your transcripts, GRE scores, resume, letters of recommendation, and other required documents. A program admissions committee makes the admission recommendation and forwards it to the Dean of the University Graduate School. Accordingly, if you wish to begin doctoral study in the immediate future, you should pursue the steps described in this section as soon as possible, because no action will be taken on incomplete application files.
Step One: Meet or Exceed Criteria/Standards. Listed below are the criteria and standards for admission into the AE/HRD program.
- Undergraduate GPA. The undergraduate grade point average (UGPA) must be at least 3.0 in the last 60 semester hours of upper division undergraduate study (A = 4.0).
- Graduate GPA. The graduate grade point average (GGPA) must be at least 3.25 in all graduate work attempted (A = 4.0.
- GRE. The combined verbal and quantitative score of the GRE must be 1,000 or greater. Persons submitting GRE scores less than 1,000 will be required to re‑take the examination prior to being considered for admission.
- Experience. This is an advanced graduate degree program and, therefore, will normally only be available to persons with significant professional experience and /or career goals directly related to the field of Adult Education and Human Resource Development. Applicants' current or projected capacities for leadership in the field of AE/HRD also are considered important during the admission review process.
- TOEFL. Foreign applicants must present a minimum TOEFL score of 550 (paper-based) or 213 (computer-based).
The following summarizes the categories of admission:
Admission Status |
Definition/Consequences
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Full Admission
Conditional One Term Admission
Conditional Two Term Admission |
All criteria are met. All required and official documents are on file, and the program, department, college and university admissions committees have approved the application. You will be notified of your admission status by the University Graduate Admissions Office. You can check the status of your admission at http://gradschool.fiu.edu/status.htm.
When all of the
required academic credentials have not been received, but, with what is available it appears the applicant
is admissible. The missing documents are still required for final review. The
student is given a grace period of one semester (term) to complete the admissions
process. When the additional documents are reviewed, the applicant can be fully
admitted, conditionally admitted or denied.
When all of the required
academic documents have been received, and the review indicates they do not meet the minimum standards. The student is conditionally admitted and allowed to register for two
semesters (terms). Full admission status is not granted until the requirements or
conditions for admission are satisfied. |
| Non-Degree Seeking |
Not admitted. Person may take up to 12 credits (no more than six are recommended). It permits persons who have at least submitted a partial application file to begin the program on a non‑degree seeking basis. None of the hours taken in this status will count toward the degree until and unless the applicant is fully admitted to the program. This status is not encouraged, but is afforded to those applicants who present strong evidence of satisfying all admissions criteria. Applicants in this classification will be given up to 12 credits to achieve full admission, or they will be prevented from enrolling in additional courses until their file is complete and admission is granted. |
Step Two: File Proper Documents. The following discussion identifies the types of documents, and actions required during the admission process. It is important to send the proper documentation to the office for each document/action listed below to avoid delays in the admission process. If clarification is required, contact the Program Director, Dr. Jo D. Gallagher, at 305-348‑3418. Contact information important during the admission process appears in Section 10 of this Guide.
- Graduate Admissions Application. This application is available from the FIU Office of Graduate Admissions http://gradschool.fiu.edu/admissions.html. When completing the application enter the appropriate doctoral major: Adult Education and Human Resource Development, or the IIDE specialization in AE/HRD. A non‑refundable fee must accompany the application.
- Transcripts. Official transcripts from all higher education institutions attended must be submitted the Office of Graduate Admissions, as described in the Application. Only official copies sent directly from institutions to the Office of Graduate Admissions are acceptable.
- GRE Examination. The GRE examination is offered via computer by appointment in the Miami area and elsewhere. Call 1-800-473-2255 for further information and to schedule the exam or visit http://www.gre.org. Only the Verbal and Quantitative scores are used in the application process.
- GRE Scores. Call 1-888-473-7267 to request the Educational Testing Service (Princeton, NJ) http://www.gre.org to forward test results to the FIU Office of Graduate Admissions. GRE scores more than five years old may require re‑examination. Only an official test score, sent from ETS directly to the Office of Graduate Admissions, is acceptable. Persons scoring less than 1,000 on the combined verbal and quantitative portions of the exam are required to take the exam a second time prior to being further considered for admission.
- TOEFL Scores. The TOEFL examination is offered via computer by appointment in the Miami area and elsewhere. Call 1-800 468-6335 or visit http://www.toefl.org for information. Request the TOEFL Program to forward official test scores to the FIU Office of Graduate Admissions.
- Letters of Recommendation. Three letters of recommendation are required. The letters should include at least one from a previous professor (preferably two) who can knowledgeably attest to your ability to perform adequately in advanced, doctoral level coursework and complete sustained scholarly research with self discipline. Others may come from supervisors and similar individuals who can comment on your responsibilities, potentials, and other traits deemed significant to success in the doctoral study and in the field of AE/HRD. The letters should be sent to the Office of Research & Graduate Studies (formerly OAGS). Professors within the Graduate Program in Adult Education and Human Resource Development do not write letters of recommendation on behalf of applicants because the AE/HRD professors themselves are involved in the application decision process.
- Résumé. A current résumé is required listing your appropriate professional, educational, and personal information. It should be sent to the Office of Research & Graduate Studies.
- Personal Statement . A personal statement, 1000 words or less, describing your personal and professional goals, including rationale for pursuing the doctorate in AE/HRD. This personal statement should address your experience and ambitions in the field of AE/HRD, and how advanced graduate study could contribute to your current and projected responsibilities in the field. It also may include a projected topic area of possible interest for dissertation study and aspects of your personal and professional goals, experiences, and philosophy that contribute to the appropriateness of this program and this degree at this time. The statement should also be sent to the Office of Research & Graduate Studies.
- Application Deadlines .Application deadlines are June 1st (for Fall semester), October 1st (for Spring semester), and March 1st (for Summer semester).
The following table summarizes the application process in terms of the required documents, where to get them, and where to submit them:
Document |
Source |
Recipient |
Graduate
Application |
Office of Graduate Admissions
http://gradschool.fiu.edu/admissions.html |
Office of Graduate Admissions |
Transcripts |
Previous Schools Attended |
Office of Graduate
Admissions |
GRE Application
(if not yet taken) |
Office of Graduate Admissions; ETS www.gre.org |
Educational Testing Service www.gre.org |
GRE Scores |
Educational Testing Service
www.gre.org |
Office of Graduate Admissions |
TOEFL Scores (if
required) |
TOEFL Test Program www.toefl.org |
Office of Graduate Admissions |
Letters of
Recommendation |
Former professors, others |
Office of Research & Graduate Studies, College of Education |
Résumé |
Applicant |
Office of Research & Graduate Studies, College of Education |
Personal
Statement |
Applicant |
Office of Research & Graduate Studies, College of Education |
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