Fully Online Program
- Fall: Apply by July 1, 5 p.m. EST
Hybrid Program
- Fall: Apply by June 1, 5 p.m. EST
- Spring: Apply by October 1, 5 p.m. EST
- Summer: Apply by March 1, 5 p.m. EST
University Admission Requirements
Admission requires meeting both FIU's general graduate admission requirements and the program's specific requirements.
For the complete list of FIU Graduate School admission requirements, review the Graduate Student Checklist. Highlights are listed below.
- Submit an online graduate application and $30 application fee
- Provide official transcripts, recommendation letters and official test scores (TOEFL iBT/PBT, IELTS or DuoLingo). These items must be sent by the corresponding official agencies directly to the FIU Graduate Admisions Office. If your undergraduate degree is from FIU, you do not need to request transcripts.
- International transcripts must be officially translated and certified by a NACES-affiliated institution. Transcripts must be sent to the Graduate Admissions Office.
- International students must submit proof of their undergraduate degree or diploma, a copy of their passport, and a Declaration and Certification of Finances (DCF).
- In addition to the information sent to Admissions, the student must have a letter from their faculty sponsor submitted for the application to be considered complete.
Program-Specific Requirements
Admission requires meeting both FIU's general graduate admission requirements and the program's specific requirements.
- A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution in education, psychology, human development, or related field with a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale in the last 60 hours of undergraduate work.
- Two (2) letters of recommendation to support the applicant. Letters and any other supporting documents are to be sent to Graduate Admissions Office at Florida International University, PO Box 659004, Miami, Florida, 33265 to complete the application for admissions.
- A statement of intent describing the applicant's personal and professional goals in relation to (a) how the program will help the applicant reach these goals and (b) how the applicant's goals are consistent with the program's mission.
- A current resume/curriculum vitae that includes, at a minimum, educational history (with relevant courses listed), employment background, and relevant/related experiences.
