An upper-division undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. The same scale applies for graduate-level work.
A bachelor's degree and master's degree, or post-baccalaureate professional degree, from an accredited university.
A competitive Graduate Record Examination revised General Test (GRE) score. We recommend a score of above the 50th percentile (approximately 150) in both verbal and quantitative sections with a 4.0 or higher on the writing section. Please note that it can take up to ten (10) days after sitting for the GRE for an official score report to be sent to the university.
International students: Applicants must submit an English Proficiency Score Report. A TOEFL iBT score of at least 80 (iBT) or 550 (paper-delivered) or an IELTSTM Academic score of at least 6.5 is required. The department recommends 600 (paper-based) or 100 (internet-based) TOEFL for a competitive application to the doctoral program. Our department does not accept other English proficiency examinations.
A visit to the department is strongly encouraged. Please contact the HNFS Graduate Admissions Representative to schedule your visit. Also, applicants should directly contact the graduate faculty member(s) in their specific area of interest to see if he/she is accepting new students.
Complete the Faculty Preference list in order of preference, select three faculty members you would like to work with throughout your graduate program.
Upload a Statement of Purpose outlining your research interests and career goals. We want to know how your background and prior training make you the right candidate and why Florida State University is a good fit for you. Please indicate up to three FSU faculty members with whom you would like to work and why. We strongly encourage applicants to familiarize themselves with the research interests of the HNFS faculty.
Upload a resume or vita (information should be current).
Submit contact information for three recommenders. The recommenders should be professionals you have worked with who are familiar with your academic performance and can speak directly about your qualification for this degree. Please list a work/business email address for each recommender. Academic recommendations are preferred, but relevant professional recommendations will be accepted. No personal recommendations or letters from peers will be accepted.
Submit GRE scores to the FSU Office of Graduate Admissions. The school reporting code for test scores is 5219, no department code is required.
Submit transcripts to the FSU Office of Graduate Admissions. Even if courses are posted to another institution's transcript, we require transcripts from EVERY post-secondary institution you attended.