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The Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Health Records and Information Management provides health care professionals as well as individuals with a minimum of 45 credits toward a health related undergraduate degree an opportunity to complete a bachelor’s degree in Health Records and Information Management. Students currently employed in the health care industry can utilize this program to migrate from the clinical side of the health care industry to the administrative, business or leadership side. St. Thomas University views the previous health care related coursework as initial professional preparation and development in the chosen Health Care field. The remaining credits completed at the University will add a liberal arts and health records and information management component. The BA in Health Records and Information Management program will help in achieving an important transition into this professional career. Improvement in performance will be experienced and potential as an effective decision maker will be discovered.

Entry Requirements

Undergraduate Admission General Requirements
All applicants must have a High School Diploma or its equivalent, write a personal essay, and have at least one letter of recommendation sent to St. Thomas University.

The minimum criteria for consideration by the Admissions Committee are:

 Minimum, unweighted GPA of 2.50 (on a 4.0 scale).
 SAT score of at least 880 (Critical Reading + Mathematics sections) or a composite score of 18 on the ACT exam.

Applicants must meet the above requirements to be considered for admission. Applicants with lower credentials are considered on a case-by-case basis by the Admissions Committee with special emphasis on the personal essay, letter of recommendation, and placement test scores.

Other Fees

• Application Processing Fee $ 40

• Tuition deposit $250

• Add/Drop Courses (after the first week of term/semester) $10

• Administrative Drop Fee $300

• International Student Fee $250

• Laboratory Fee $105

• Late Registration Fee ( after 1st week) $150

• Late Payment Fee (assessed monthly) 5 % APR

• Portfolio Assessment Fee (9 credit max) $767

• Returned check fee $50

• Transcript Fee (Official) – next day delivery $25

• Transcript Fee (Official) – 3 free per year $15

• Tuition payment installment plan (AMS) $75

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The Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Leadership (B.A. OL) is a management degree designed for self-directed and goal-oriented individuals interested in developing problem solving, decision-making and communication skills. The student will gain an understanding of the primary functions performed by an organization. The curriculum is designed to fulfill the university’s goals of emphasizing personal growth, individual values and development in areas of human understanding, necessary to successfully lead in today’s fast-moving, ever-changing, global environment.

Entry Requirements

Undergraduate Admission General Requirements
All applicants must have a High School Diploma or its equivalent, write a personal essay, and have at least one letter of recommendation sent to St. Thomas University.

The minimum criteria for consideration by the Admissions Committee are:

 Minimum, unweighted GPA of 2.50 (on a 4.0 scale).
 SAT score of at least 880 (Critical Reading + Mathematics sections) or a composite score of 18 on the ACT exam.

Applicants must meet the above requirements to be considered for admission. Applicants with lower credentials are considered on a case-by-case basis by the Admissions Committee with special emphasis on the personal essay, letter of recommendation, and placement test scores.

International undergraduate students must fulfill the same requirements as all other students applying for undergraduate admission. In addition, international undergraduate students must provide the following information:

1. Educational Documents: Official transcripts or Statement of Marks must be mailed to the Office of Admissions at St. Thomas University directly from the educational institution(s) attended. The official transcript or Statement of Marks must contain:

• Subjects studied
• Marks or grades awarded
• Length of class periods (optional)
• Number of periods per week for each subject (optional)
• Grading scale with minimum passing marks

Note: If transcripts or Statement of Marks do not indicate the type of degree and date awarded, certified copies of the diploma or other proof of the awarding of the degree must be presented. Certified copies of transcripts or Statement of Marks from foreign institutions may be submitted, but the
University requires that such transcripts or Statement of Marks be sent directly to St. Thomas University from the issuing institution(s).

2. English Translations: Documents in a language other than English must be accompanied by the original official English translation.
3. Evaluations: A NACES (National Association of Credential Evaluation Services) accredited evaluator must evaluate all transcripts from institutions outside the United States. The evaluation agency must indicate that the institution has accreditation equivalent to that of institutions recognized as accredited by the United States Department of Education. However, the Admissions Committee reserves the right to request an accredited evaluation of a transcript from an English speaking institution during the admissions process, if the accreditation of the institution is in doubt. International applicants can obtain information regarding accredited evaluators by contacting the Office of Admissions. International applicants must request that the evaluator provide the Admissions Committee with a course-by-course evaluation and a grade point average equivalent. Also, applicants must request that the evaluator send the original evaluation directly to the Office of Admissions. The costs associated with evaluation of transcripts are solely the responsibility of the applicant.
4. 4. TOEFL/IELTS: International students educated in foreign institutions where the language of instruction is not English are required to submit the results of either the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). Applicants who submit a TOEFL score of at least 197 on the computer-based test, 71 on the Internet-based TOEFL test, or an IELTS score of at least 5.5 will not be required to take any course in English as a second language.

Other Fees

• Application Processing Fee $ 40

• Tuition deposit $250

• Add/Drop Courses (after the first week of term/semester) $10

• Administrative Drop Fee $300

• International Student Fee $250

• Laboratory Fee $105

• Late Registration Fee ( after 1st week) $150

• Late Payment Fee (assessed monthly) 5 % APR

• Portfolio Assessment Fee (9 credit max) $767

• Returned check fee $50

• Transcript Fee (Official) – next day delivery $25

• Transcript Fee (Official) – 3 free per year $15

• Tuition payment installment plan (AMS) $75

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The BS in Fire and Emergency Services Management uses a multi-professional approach to practice, policy integration, management of organizations and human resources involved with the fire industry. It includes comprehensive knowledge that can be applied to coordinate, plan, and administer public policy, as well as understand the fire department’s role in public safety.

This degree is offered in a blended format or entirely online to accommodate students’ educational advancement without unduly affecting family, leisure and business schedules and quality of life.

Entry Requirements

Minimum Admission Requirements
1. Have completed 45 or more semester hours of credit from an accredited college/post-secondary institution
2. Demonstrate a minimum of three years of full-time related work experience.
3. Maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 (on 4.0 scale) or better on all prior academic work
4. Hold Florida Fire/EMS certification and credentials or equivalent
International undergraduate students must fulfill the same requirements as all other students applying for undergraduate admission. In addition, international undergraduate students must provide the following information:

1. Educational Documents: Official transcripts or Statement of Marks must be mailed to the Office of Admissions at St. Thomas University directly from the educational institution(s) attended. The official transcript or Statement of Marks must contain:

• Subjects studied
• Marks or grades awarded
• Length of class periods (optional)
• Number of periods per week for each subject (optional)
• Grading scale with minimum passing marks

Note: If transcripts or Statement of Marks do not indicate the type of degree and date awarded, certified copies of the diploma or other proof of the awarding of the degree must be presented. Certified copies of transcripts or Statement of Marks from foreign institutions may be submitted, but the
University requires that such transcripts or Statement of Marks be sent directly to St. Thomas University from the issuing institution(s).

2. English Translations: Documents in a language other than English must be accompanied by the original official English translation.
3. Evaluations: A NACES (National Association of Credential Evaluation Services) accredited evaluator must evaluate all transcripts from institutions outside the United States. The evaluation agency must indicate that the institution has accreditation equivalent to that of institutions recognized as accredited by the United States Department of Education. However, the Admissions Committee reserves the right to request an accredited evaluation of a transcript from an English speaking institution during the admissions process, if the accreditation of the institution is in doubt. International applicants can obtain information regarding accredited evaluators by contacting the Office of Admissions. International applicants must request that the evaluator provide the Admissions Committee with a course-by-course evaluation and a grade point average equivalent. Also, applicants must request that the evaluator send the original evaluation directly to the Office of Admissions. The costs associated with evaluation of transcripts are solely the responsibility of the applicant.
4. 4. TOEFL/IELTS: International students educated in foreign institutions where the language of instruction is not English are required to submit the results of either the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). Applicants who submit a TOEFL score of at least 197 on the computer-based test, 71 on the Internet-based TOEFL test, or an IELTS score of at least 5.5 will not be required to take any course in English as a second language.

Other Fees

• Application Processing Fee $ 40

• Tuition deposit $250

• Add/Drop Courses (after the first week of term/semester) $10

• Administrative Drop Fee $300

• International Student Fee $250

• Laboratory Fee $105

• Late Registration Fee ( after 1st week) $150

• Late Payment Fee (assessed monthly) 5 % APR

• Portfolio Assessment Fee (9 credit max) $767

• Returned check fee $50

• Transcript Fee (Official) – next day delivery $25

• Transcript Fee (Official) – 3 free per year $15

• Tuition payment installment plan (AMS) $75

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Grounded in the rich legacy of the Catholic intellectual and artistic heritage the focus of the Religious Studies program at St. Thomas University is theological; it explores the implications, both practical and pastoral, of faith’s search for understanding. However, as its name suggests, the Religious Studies program respects the religious diversity of our student body and reflects our position that religious understanding is fundamental to peace and justice in the world with its rich array of religions and religious practices.
The major in Religious Studies emphasizes breadth and depth and prepares students for life-long critical engagement with faith and religion, for careers in teaching and service, and for graduate studies in the field. The minors and certificates within the department introduce students to this important field of study and nicely complement other majors offered at the University.

Entry Requirements

Undergraduate Admission General Requirements
All applicants must have a High School Diploma or its equivalent, write a personal essay, and have at least one letter of recommendation sent to St. Thomas University.

The minimum criteria for consideration by the Admissions Committee are:

 Minimum, unweighted GPA of 2.50 (on a 4.0 scale).
 SAT score of at least 880 (Critical Reading + Mathematics sections) or a composite score of 18 on the ACT exam.

Applicants must meet the above requirements to be considered for admission. Applicants with lower credentials are considered on a case-by-case basis by the Admissions Committee with special emphasis on the personal essay, letter of recommendation, and placement test scores.

International undergraduate students must fulfill the same requirements as all other students applying for undergraduate admission. In addition, international undergraduate students must provide the following information:

1. Educational Documents: Official transcripts or Statement of Marks must be mailed to the Office of Admissions at St. Thomas University directly from the educational institution(s) attended. The official transcript or Statement of Marks must contain:

• Subjects studied
• Marks or grades awarded
• Length of class periods (optional)
• Number of periods per week for each subject (optional)
• Grading scale with minimum passing marks

Note: If transcripts or Statement of Marks do not indicate the type of degree and date awarded, certified copies of the diploma or other proof of the awarding of the degree must be presented. Certified copies of transcripts or Statement of Marks from foreign institutions may be submitted, but the
University requires that such transcripts or Statement of Marks be sent directly to St. Thomas University from the issuing institution(s).

2. English Translations: Documents in a language other than English must be accompanied by the original official English translation.
3. Evaluations: A NACES (National Association of Credential Evaluation Services) accredited evaluator must evaluate all transcripts from institutions outside the United States. The evaluation agency must indicate that the institution has accreditation equivalent to that of institutions recognized as accredited by the United States Department of Education. However, the Admissions Committee reserves the right to request an accredited evaluation of a transcript from an English speaking institution during the admissions process, if the accreditation of the institution is in doubt. International applicants can obtain information regarding accredited evaluators by contacting the Office of Admissions. International applicants must request that the evaluator provide the Admissions Committee with a course-by-course evaluation and a grade point average equivalent. Also, applicants must request that the evaluator send the original evaluation directly to the Office of Admissions. The costs associated with evaluation of transcripts are solely the responsibility of the applicant.
4. 4. TOEFL/IELTS: International students educated in foreign institutions where the language of instruction is not English are required to submit the results of either the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). Applicants who submit a TOEFL score of at least 197 on the computer-based test, 71 on the Internet-based TOEFL test, or an IELTS score of at least 5.5 will not be required to take any course in English as a second language.

Other Fees

• Application Processing Fee $ 40

• Tuition deposit $250

• Add/Drop Courses (after the first week of term/semester) $10

• Administrative Drop Fee $300

• International Student Fee $250

• Laboratory Fee $105

• Late Registration Fee ( after 1st week) $150

• Late Payment Fee (assessed monthly) 5 % APR

• Portfolio Assessment Fee (9 credit max) $767

• Returned check fee $50

• Transcript Fee (Official) – next day delivery $25

• Transcript Fee (Official) – 3 free per year $15

• Tuition payment installment plan (AMS) $75

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Working professionals who want to further their careers and pursue leadership positions can benefit from our Management program by building on the leadership skills they have acquired and becoming immersed in a curriculum based on more advanced management principles. They will also learn about other important business management areas, such as marketing, finance, information systems, and legal issues. The program is designed for students who wish to advance their knowledge in the discipline of management. This graduate degree is often used as a foundation for students choosing to pursue careers in a variety of industries.

Entry Requirements

• Two letters of recommendation or completed recommendation forms.
• Personal Goals Essay.
• Resume.
• Copy of Alien Registration Card (permanent resident).
• Formal Graduate Writing Assessment.
• Cumulative CGPA of 2.5
• A complete & signed Application
• Official Transcripts

Other Fees

• Application Processing Fee $ 40

• Tuition deposit $250

• Add/Drop Courses (after the first week of term/semester) $10

• Administrative Drop Fee $300

• International Student Fee $250

• Laboratory Fee $105

• Late Registration Fee ( after 1st week) $150

• Late Payment Fee (assessed monthly) 5 % APR

• Portfolio Assessment Fee (9 credit max) $767

• Returned check fee $50

• Transcript Fee (Official) – next day delivery $25

• Transcript Fee (Official) – 3 free per year $15

• Tuition payment installment plan (AMS) $75

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