Program Contacts, Advising & Application Deadlines
Graduate student academic advising is typically performed by the Graduate Program Director but may be accomplished by a combination of professional academic advisors and faculty members. Prospective students should contact the Program Contact listed below with any questions they have about the program of interest. If you have not yet been in touch with the Program Contact, please do so at your earliest convenience. They are happy to discuss your path to earning a graduate degree that helps you achieve your goals!
Non-Degree
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Graduate Pre-requisites (non-degree)
The Graduate Pre-requisites (non-degree) option is reserved for students who have earned a baccalaureate degree from an accepted institutional accreditor and wish to take graduate level coursework, but are not admitted into a degree seeking graduate program. Not all programs accept graduate non-degree applicants and enrollment eligibility is based on several factors including, but not limited to, permission from the program director and instructor of record, and class capacity.
Program Contact(s)
Graduate Program Director of the courses the student will enroll in.
Deadlines
FallAugust 10
SpringDecember 10
SummerApril 30 -
Graduate Transient
Graduate transients are individuals that are currently attending an accepted institutional accreditor and wish to temporarily enroll at 海角社区in order to transfer credits back to their home institution.
Program Contact(s)
Home institution and it is recommended to speak with the Graduate Program Director of the courses the student will enroll in.Deadlines
FallAugust 10
SpringDecember 10
SummerApril 30
Interdisciplinary Programs
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Masters
International Affairs (MA)
Program Contact
Dr. Joshua Gellers
Graduate Program Director
Professor
Building 51, Room 2102
(904) 620-2849Deadlines
FallAugust 1
SpringDecember 1
Applications submitted by July 1 (for fall) and October 1 (for spring) will be more competitive. Later applications will be considered based on availability of places.
Materials Science and Engineering (MS)
Program Contact
Dr. Daniel SantaviccaGraduate Program Director
Professor
Building 50, Room 1502
(904) 620-5209Deadline
Fall
Priority deadline March 1
Final deadline April 15
Brooks College of Health
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Doctorate
Clinical Nutrition (DCN)
Program Contact
Dr. Jenifer RossGraduate Program Director
Assistant Professor
Building 39, Room 3041
(904) 620-2328Deadline
FallJune 1
Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner (DNP)
Program Contacts
Dr. Michele Bednarzyk
Graduate Program DirectorClinical Associate Professor
Dr. Beth DibbleAssistant Director for Admissions
Nursing ProgramsDeadline
FallOctober 1
Health Administration (DHA)
Program Contact
Dr. Jeffrey Harrison
Graduate Program Director
ProfessorBuilding 39, Room 4040
(904) 620-1440Deadline
FallApril 1
Anesthesiology Nursing (DNP)
Program Contacts
Dr. Ryan ShoresGraduate Program Director
Assistant Professor/Chair
Building 39A, Room 3097
(904) 620-1848
Dr. Beth DibbleAssistant Director for Admissions
Nursing ProgramsDeadline
SpringFebruary 1
Nursing (DNP)
Program Contacts
Dr. Lauren Boardman
Graduate Program DirectorAssistant Professor
Emily SchroderAcademic Advisor
Deadlines
FallApplication deadline July 15
Material deadline July 29
SpringApplication deadline December 1
Material deadline December 14
Physical Therapy (DPT)
Program Contact
Dr. Sherry Pinkstaff
Graduate Program Director
Associate Professor/Chair
Building 39, Room 2025
(904) 620-2841Deadline
FallPTCAS deadline November 15
If selected, 海角社区application deadline July 1
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (DNP)
Program Contacts
Dr. Marie Smith-East
Graduate Program DirectorAssistant Professor
Dr. Beth DibbleAssistant Director for Admissions
Nursing Programs
Emily SchroderAcademic Advisor
Deadline
SpringJuly 1
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Masters
Athletic Training (MS)
Program Contact
Dr. Emily Gabriel
Graduate Program Director
Clinical Assistant Professor
Building 39, Room 2011Deadline
SummerApril 1
Clinical Mental Health Counseling (MS)
Program Contact
Dr. Tes Tuason
Graduate Program DirectorProfessor
Building 39, Room 4067A
(904) 620-1611Deadline
FallMarch 1
Executive Health Administration (MHA)
Program Contact
Dr. Shyam Paryani
Graduate Program Director
Clinical Professor
Building 39, Room 3009B
(904) 620-5087
Emily Schroder
Program Contact
Academic AdvisorDeadlines
FallAugust 1
SpringDecember 1
Health Administration (MHA)
Program Contact
Dr. Jasper Xu
Graduate Program DirectorAssociate Professor
Building 39, Room 4054
(904) 620-1434Deadlines
FallAugust 1
SummerApril 15
Health Informatics (MS)
Program Contact
Kay Thiemann, MBA, FACHE
Graduate Program Director
Instructor
Building 39, Room 4052
(904) 620-2030
Emily Schroder
Program Contact
Academic AdvisorDeadline
SpringDecember 1
Kinesiology and Lifestyle Medicine (MSH)
Program Contact
Dr. James Churilla
Graduate Program DirectorProfessor
Building 39, Room 4070
(904) 620-1735Deadline
FallAugust 1
The review process for admissions begins January 1.
Nursing Leadership (MSN)
Program Contacts
Dr. Lauren Boardman
Graduate Program Director
Assistant Professor
Dr. Beth DibbleAssistant Director for Admissions
Nursing ProgramsDeadline
FallJune 1
Nutrition & Dietetics - Dietetic Internship (MS)
Program Contact
Dr. Jill SnyderGraduate Program Director
Instructor
Building 39, Room 3046
(904) 620-1468Deadline
FallJanuary 15
Applicants must apply through the Dietetic Internship Centralized Application Services website before applying through UNF.
Nutrition & Dietetics - Dietetic Professional Studies (MS)
Program Contacts
Dr. Kristin Berg
Graduate Program Director
InstructorBuilding 39, Room 3060
(904) 620-1429
Emily Schroder
Program Contact
Academic AdvisorDeadlines
FallAugust 1
SpringDecember 1
SummerApril 15
Nutrition & Dietetics - Integrated Graduate Nutrition Program (MS)
Program Contact
Dr. Jamisha Leftwich
Graduate Program Director
Instructor
Building 39, Room 3040
(904) 620-1700Deadline
FallJanuary 15
Public Health (MPH)
Program Contact
Dr. Elissa Barr
Graduate Program DirectorAssistant Professor
Deadline
FallEarly Decision March 1
Final Decision July 1Applicants are encouraged to submit their application materials before March 1 as the program only admits 30 students each year on a competitive basis. Applicants submitting materials after March 1 will be reviewed, space permitting until the regular decision deadline.
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Certificate
Animal-Assisted Therapy Certificate
Program Contact
Dr. Carlene TaylorProgram Advisor
Professor
Building 39, Room 2034
(904) 620-5716Deadlines
FallAugust 1
SpringDecember 1
SummerApril 15
Applied Public Health & Medical Education Research Certificate
Program Contact
Dr. Elissa Barr
Graduate Program DirectorProfessor/Chair
Building 39, Room 4034
(904) 620-1479Deadlines
FallAugust 1
SpringDecember 1
SummerApril 15
Global Health Certificate
Program Contact
Dr. Sericea Stallings Smith
Graduate Program DirectorAssociate Professor
Building 39, Room 3009A
(904) 620-1213Deadlines
FallAugust 1
SpringDecember 1
SummerApril 15
Healthcare Informatics Certificate
Program Contact
Kay Thiemann, MBA, FACHE
Graduate Program Director
Instructor
Building 39, Room 4052
(904) 620-2030
Emily Schroder
Program Contact
Academic AdvisorDeadlines
FallAugust 1
SpringDecember 1
SummerApril 15
Integrative Behavioral Health Certificate
Program Contact
Dr. Carlene TaylorProgram Advisor
Professor
Building 39, Room 2034
(904) 620-5716Deadlines
FallAugust 1
SpringDecember 1
Mental Health Sexology Certificate
Program Contact
Dr. Kassie Terrell
Graduate Program DirectorAssociate Professor
Building 39, Room 4066
(904) 620-2840Deadline
FallAugust 1
This program admits through a rolling admission process. Enrollment is limited to 6 students per admission cycle.
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate
Program Contacts
Dr. Marie Smith-East
Graduate Program DirectorAssistant Professor
Dr. Beth DibbleAssistant Director for Admissions
Nursing Programs
Emily SchroderAcademic Advisor
Deadline
SpringJuly 1
Public Health Certificate
Program Contact
Dr. Elissa Barr
Graduate Program DirectorAssistant Professor
Deadline
FallAugust 1
Coggin College of Business
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Masters
Accounting (MACC)
Program Contacts
Mark Dawkins
Graduate Program Director
Professor
Amy Bishop
Director
Coggin Graduate ProgramsDeadlines
FallAugust 1
SpringDecember 1
SummerApril 15
Business Administration (MBA)
Program Contact
Amy Bishop
Director
Coggin Graduate ProgramsDeadlines
FallAugust 1
SpringDecember 1
SummerApril 15
Business Analytics (MS)
Program Contacts
Dr. Justin Zhang
Graduate Program Director
Associate Professor
Amy Bishop
Director
Coggin Graduate ProgramsDeadlines
FallAugust 1
SpringDecember 1
SummerApril 15
FinTech (MS)
Program Contacts
Dr. Pieter de JongProfessor
Amy Bishop
Director
Coggin Graduate ProgramsDeadlines
FallAugust 1
SpringDecember 1
SummerApril 15
Global MBA (MBA)
Program Contacts
Dr. Andres GalloGraduate Program Director
Professor
Building 42, Room 1112
(904) 620-1694
Kate Mattingly LearchDirector
International Business
Building 42, Room 1104
(904) 620-2916Deadline
FallApplication review date January 1, until filled
Selection interview dates:
- Monday, December 9, 2024*
- Friday, January 24, 2025
- Friday, February 28, 2025**
- Friday, March 28, 2025**
- April TBD 2025**
*The December interview date is available for early applications submitted by December 1
**April interviews will be held only if spaces in Cohort 25 are still available
Logistics and Supply Chain Management (MS)
Program Contacts
Dr. Dawn Russell
Graduate Program DirectorAssociate Professor
Amy Bishop
Director
Coggin Graduate ProgramsDeadlines
FallAugust 1
SpringDecember 1
SummerApril 15
Management (MS)
Program Contacts
Dr. Christopher "Brian" Flynn
Graduate Program DirectorAssociate Professor
Amy Bishop
Director
Coggin Graduate ProgramsDeadlines
FallAugust 1
SpringDecember 1
SummerApril 15
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Certificate
Business Analytics Certificate
Program Contact
Amy Bishop
Director
Coggin Graduate ProgramsDeadlines
FallPriority deadline June 29
Final deadline August 1
SpringPriority deadline November 1
Final deadline December 1
SummerApril 15
E-Business Certificate
Program Contact
Amy Bishop
Director
Coggin Graduate ProgramsDeadlines
FallPriority deadline June 29
Final deadline August 1
SpringPriority deadline November 1
Final deadline December 1
SummerApril 15
Logistics and Supply Chain Management Certificate
Program Contact
Amy Bishop
Director
Coggin Graduate ProgramsDeadlines
FallAugust 1
SpringDecember 1
SummerApril 15
College of Arts & Sciences
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Masters
Biology (MA, MS)
Program Contact
Dr. Matthew GilgGraduate Program Director
Professor
Building 59, Room 3316
(904) 620-1949Deadlines
FallJuly 1 - Master of Art (MA)
March 1 - Master of Science (MS)
SpringNovember 15 - Master of Art (MA)
November 15 - Master of Science (MS)
Communication Management (MS)
Program Contact
Dr. Stephynie Perkins
Graduate Program Director
Associate Professor
Building 14D, Room 2011
(904) 620-3824Deadlines
FallAugust 1
SpringDecember 1
SummerApril 15
Criminal Justice (MSCJ)
Program Contact
Dr. Holly Miller
Graduate Program Director
Professor
Building 51, Room 2124
(904) 620-3879Deadlines
FallAugust 1
SpringDecember 1
English (MA)
Program Contact
Dr. Betsy Nies
Graduate Program Director
Professor
Building 8, Room 2021
(904) 620-1249Deadlines
FallAugust 1
SpringDecember 1
SummerApril 15
History (MA)
Program Contact
Dr. Chau Johnsen Kelly
Graduate Program DirectorAssociate Professor
Building 9, Room 2512
(904) 620-5234Deadlines
FallAugust 1
SpringDecember 1
Mathematical Sciences (MS)
Program Contact
Dr. Elena Buzaianu
Graduate Program Director
Professor
Building 14E, Room 2702
(904) 620-2058Deadlines
FallAugust 1
SpringDecember 1
Music (MM)
Program Contact
Dr. Erin Bodnar
Graduate Program Director
Associate Professor
Building 45, Room 2007
(904) 620-3832Deadlines
FallAugust 1
SpringDecember 1
Music Education (MM)
Program Contact
Dr. Tim Groulx
Graduate Program Director
Associate Professor
Building 45, Room 2702
(904) 620-3891Deadlines
FallAugust 1
SummerApril 15
Psychological Science (MS)
Program Contact
Dr. Dan Richard
Graduate Program Director
Associate Professor
Building 51, Room 3205
(904) 620-1446Deadline
FallApril 15
The review process begins in February. Students are encouraged to submit applications early as this is a limited-access program.
Public Administration (MPA)
Program Contact
Dr. Georgette Dumont
Graduate Program DirectorAssociate Professor
Building 51, Room 2416
(904) 620-5855Deadlines
FallAugust 1
SpringDecember 1
SummerApril 15
Social Work (MSW)
Program Contact
Dr. Cristy Cummings
Graduate Program Director
Associate Professor
Building 4, Room 2609
(904) 620-5457Deadlines
Fall - Traditional trackEarly Decision February 1
Final Decision April 1
Summer - Advanced Standing trackEarly Decision February 1
Final Decision March 1 -
Certificate
Applied Mathematics Certificate
Program Contact
Dr. Mahbubur Rahman
Graduate Program Director
Professor
Building 14E, Room 2701
(904) 620-3748Deadlines
FallAugust 1
SpringDecember 1
SummerApril 15
Digital Humanities Certificate
Program Contact
Dr. James Beasley
Graduate Program Director
Associate Professor
Building 8, Room 2001
(904) 620-2273Deadlines
FallAugust 1
SpringDecember 1
SummerApril 15
Non-Profit Management Certificate
Program Contact
Dr. Georgette Dumont
Graduate Program DirectorAssociate Professor
Building 51, Room 2416
(904) 620-5855Deadlines
FallAugust 1
SpringDecember 1
Public History Certificate
Program Contact
Dr. David Sheffler
Graduate Program Director
Associate Professor
Building 9, Room 2502
(904) 620-1856Deadlines
FallAugust 1
SpringDecember 1
College of Computing, Engineering & Construction
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Doctorate
Computing (PhD)
Program Contact
Dr. Sandeep Reddivari
Graduate Program DirectorAssociate Professor
Building 15, Room 3227
(904) 620-1307Deadlines
FallAugust 1
SpringDecember 1
SummerApril 15
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Masters
Civil Engineering (MSCE)
Program Contact
Dr. Alan Harris
Graduate Program Director
Director-School of Engineering
Building 4, Room 3307
(904) 620-1682Deadlines
FallAugust 1
SpringDecember 1
SummerApril 15
Computer and Information Sciences (MS)
Program Contact
Dr. Sandeep Reddivari
Graduate Program DirectorAssociate Professor
Building 15, Room 3227
(904) 620-1307Deadlines
FallAugust 1
SpringDecember 1
Construction Management (MS)
Program Contact
Dr. Dan Koo
Graduate Program Director
Chair-Construction Management
Building 4, Room 1203
(904) 620-2683Deadlines
FallAugust 1
SpringDecember 1
SummerApril 15
Electrical Engineering (MSEE)
Program Contact
Dr. Alan Harris
Graduate Program Director
Director-School of Engineering
Building 4, Room 3307
(904) 620-1682Deadlines
FallAugust 1
SpringDecember 1
Mechanical Engineering (MSME)
Program Contact
Dr. Alan Harris
Graduate Program Director
Director-School of Engineering
Building 4, Room 3307
(904) 620-1682Deadlines
FallAugust 1
SpringDecember 1
SummerApril 15
College of Education & Human Services
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Doctorate
Curriculum and Instruction (EDD)
Program Contact
Dr. Kim Cheek
Graduate Program Director
Associate Professor
Building 57, Room 2210
(904) 620-2794Deadline
FallEarly decision March 1
Final decision May 1Applicants are encouraged to submit their application materials before March 1 as the program admits a cohort of approximately 15-20 students each year on a competitive basis. Applicants submitting materials after March 1 will be reviewed, space permitting until the final decision deadline.
Educational Leadership (EDD)
Program Contact
Dr. David Hoppey
Graduate Program DirectorProfessor
Building 57, Room 3420
(904) 620-5326Deadlines
FallEarly Decision March 1
Regular Decision May 1Applicants are encouraged to submit their application materials before March 1 as the program admits a cohort of approximately 15-20 students each year on a competitive basis. Applicants submitting materials after March 1 will be reviewed, space permitting until the regular decision deadline.
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Masters
American Sign Language and English Interpreting (MS)
Program Contact
Dr. Len Roberson
Graduate Program Director
ProfessorBuilding 57, Room 3514
(904) 620-2185Deadlines
Fall - Gen Practice & Ed InterpretingAugust 1
Spring - Gen PracticeDecember 1
Summer - Interpreting PedagogyApril 15
Counselor Education in School Counseling (MED)
Program Contact
Dr. Chris Janson
Graduate Program Director
Associate Professor
Building 57
(904) 620-2990Deadlines
FallJuly 28
SummerApril 15
Curriculum and Instruction (MED)
Program Contacts
Dr. Brian Zoellner
Graduate Program Director
- Advanced Secondary Education
Associate Professor
Building 57, Room 2323
( 904) 620-5852
Dr. Katrina Hall
Graduate Program Director
- Early Childhood Education
- Early Childhood Education Leadership
Associate Professor
Building 57, Room 2329
( 904) 620-1264
Dr. Diane Yendol-Hoppey
Graduate Program Director
- Elementary Education
Professor
Building 57, Room 2319
( 904) 620-5458Deadlines
FallAugust 1
SpringDecember 1
SummerApril 15
Educational Leadership (MED)
Program Contacts
Dr. Kristi Sweeney
Graduate Program Director
- Athletic Administration
Associate Professor/Chair
Building 57, Room 3405
( 904) 620-1815
Dr. Laura Boilini
Graduate Program Director
- School Leadership- School Leadership without Florida Educational Leadership
Clinical Assistant Professor
Building 57, Room 3424
( 904) 620-5487Deadlines
FallAugust 1
SpringDecember 1
SummerApril 15
Elementary Education (MAT)
Program Contact
Dr. Cathy O'Farrell
Program Advisor
ProfessorBuilding 57, Room 2219
( 904) 620-4273Deadlines
SummerApril 15
Elementary Education (MED)
Program Contact
Dr. Diane Yendol-Hoppey
Graduate Program Director
Professor
Building 57, Room 2319
( 904) 620-5458Deadlines
FallAugust 1
SpringDecember 1
SummerApril 15
Exceptional Student Education (MAT)
Program Contact
Dr. Katrina Hall
Graduate Program Director
Associate Professor
Building 57, Room 2329(904) 620-1264
Deadlines
FallAugust 1
SummerApril 15
Higher Education Administration (MS)
Program Contact
Dr. Luke Cornelius
Graduate Program DirectorAssociate Professor
Building 57, Room 3423
( 904) 620-5748Deadlines
FallAugust 1
SpringDecember 1
SummerApril 15
Instructional Technology, Training, and Development (MS)
Program Contacts
Dr. Suzanne EhrlichGraduate Program Director
Associate Professor
Building 57, Room 3409
( 904) 620-5287Deadlines
FallAugust 1
SpringDecember 1
SummerApril 15
Secondary Education (MAT)
Program Contact
Dr. Brian Zoellner
Graduate Program Director
Associate ProfessorBuilding 57, Room 2323
( 904) 620-5852Deadlines
SummerApril 15
Special Education - Disability Services (MED)
Program Contact
Dr. Deborah Reed
Graduate Program Director
Associate Instructor
Building 57, Room 3504
(904) 620-1756Deadlines
FallAugust 1
SpringDecember 1
SummerApril 15
Special Education - Expceptional Student Education (MED)
Program Contact
Dr. Katrina Hall
Graduate Program Director
Associate Professor
Building 57, Room 2329
(904) 620-1264Deadlines
FallAugust 1
SpringDecember 1
SummerApril 15
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Certificate
Advanced Secondary Instruction Certificate
Program Contacts
Dr. Brian Zoellner
Graduate Program Director
Associate ProfessorBuilding 57, Room 2323
(904) 620-5852Deadlines
FallAugust 1
SpringDecember 1
SummerApril 15
Early Childhood Education Certificate
Program Contacts
Dr. Katrina Hall
Graduate Program Director
Associate Professor
Building 57, Room 2329
(904) 620-1264Deadlines
FallAugust 1
SpringDecember 1
SummerApril 15
Educational Leadership Certificate
Program Contacts
Dr. Laura BoiliniGraduate Program Director
Clinical Assistant Professor
Building 57, Room 3424
(904) 620-5487Deadlines
FallAugust 1
SpringDecember 1
SummerApril 15
Elementary STEM Education Certificate
Program Contacts
Dr. Diane Yendol-Hoppey
Graduate Program Director
Professor
Building 57, Room 2319
(904) 620-5458Deadlines
FallAugust 1
SpringDecember 1
SummerApril 15
International Education Certificate
Program Contacts
Dr. Christian Winterbottom
Graduate Program Director
Associate Professor/Chair
Building 57, Room 2206
(904) 620-5029Deadlines
FallAugust 1
SpringDecember 1
SummerApril 15
K-12 Reading Endorsement Certificate
Program Contacts
Dr. Diane Yendol-Hoppey
Graduate Program Director
Professor
Building 57, Room 2319
(904) 620-5458Deadlines
FallAugust 1
SpringDecember 1
SummerApril 15
Partnerships with Individuals with Disabilities & Families Certificate
Program Contacts
Dr. Deborah Reed
Graduate Program Director
Associate Instructor
Building 57, Room 3504
(904) 620-1756Deadlines
FallAugust 1
SpringDecember 1
SummerApril 15
Reading and Advanced Literacy Certificate
Program Contacts
Dr. Diane Yendol-Hoppey
Graduate Program Director
Professor
Building 57, Room 2319
(904) 620-5458Deadlines
FallAugust 1
SpringDecember 1
SummerApril 15
Secondary Teacher Thinking and Decision Making Certificate
Program Contacts
Dr. Diane Yendol-Hoppey
Graduate Program Director
Professor
Building 57, Room 2319
(904) 620-5458Deadlines
FallAugust 1
SpringDecember 1
SummerApril 15
Sport Management Certificate
Program Contacts
Dr. Kristi Sweeney
Graduate Program Director
Associate Professor
Building 57, Room 3405
(904) 620-1815Deadlines
FallAugust 1
SpringDecember 1
SummerApril 15
Teacher Inquiry Certificate
Program Contacts
Dr. Diane Yendol-Hoppey
Graduate Program Director
Professor
Building 57, Room 2319
(904) 620-5458Deadlines
FallAugust 1
SpringDecember 1
SummerApril 15
Teacher Leadership and Mentoring Certificate
Program Contacts
Dr. Diane Yendol-Hoppey
Graduate Program Director
Professor
Building 57, Room 2319
(904) 620-5458Deadlines
FallAugust 1
SpringDecember 1
SummerApril 15
Teaching Diverse Learners Certificate
Program Contacts
Dr. Diane Yendol-Hoppey
Graduate Program Director
Professor
Building 57, Room 2319
(904) 620-5458Deadlines
FallAugust 1
SpringDecember 1
SummerApril 15
TESOL - Educational Technology Certificate
The TESOL - Educational Technology Certificate is temporarily closed.
Program Contacts
Dr. Diane Yendol-Hoppey
Graduate Program Director
Professor
Building 57, Room 2319
(904) 620-5458Deadlines
FallTBA
SpringTBA
SummerTBA
Whole Child Certificate
Program Contacts
Dr. Katrina Hall
Graduate Program Director
Associate Professor
Building 57, Room 2329
(904) 620-1264Deadlines
Summer
April 15