Achieve at least a GPA of 3.0 throughout the degree program.
EdS students are strongly encouraged to take MHS 5005 during their first semester if it was not already taken in a Counselor Education master's program.
Achieve a B or better in MHS 5005, MHS 6401, MHS 6803. and SDS 6947.

A bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. institution recognized by UCF or its equivalent from a foreign institution.

GPA of 3.0 or more (on a 4.0 maximum) in all work attempted while registered as an undergraduate student OR while registered as an upper-division undergraduate student (normally based on the last sixty attempted semester hours).

A graduate degree, professional degree or equivalent from an accredited U.S. institution recognized by UCF or its equivalent from a foreign institution in a field related to the discipline of the program to which the student is applying.

All applicants must upload a scanned copy, front and back, of their official transcript/academic record issued by the Registrar to their applicant status portal for each bachelor's, master's, professional, or doctoral degree earned or in progress. Scanned copies of the official transcripts are used for initial review by the graduate program faculty. Unofficial transcripts, grade audits and screen shots are not acceptable. TOEFL iBT score of 80, IELTS band score of 6.5