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The Master of Professional Studies (MPS) in Executive Management strives to create effective leaders through a program that synthesizes cutting-edge concepts and the student’s professional experiences. This program serves adults who wish to advance their careers. The degree is for persons who hold managerial, executive and other leadership positions in industry, government and non-profit organizations. Students gain first-hand knowledge of current practices and trends using a mixture of theory and practice. The Master of Professional Studies in Executive

Entry Requirements

1. All applicants must possess, prior to enrollment, a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from an accredited college or university with a minimum grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale).
2. All applicants will be required to take the University Graduate Writing Assessment. Applicants must achieve a score of 166 or above on the Accuplacer Assessment Instrument and a score of 4 or higher on the Essay Assessment before being allowed to register for classes. If the applicant does not score the requisite grade in English, he/she may be probationally admitted and be required to take the graduate writing course. Upon completion of the course, the applicant will retake and pass the English exam within the first two terms of enrollment. Any exceptions must be approved by the Program Director and the Dean of the School of Leadership Studies. Testing and referrals will be managed by the St. Thomas University Academic Enhancement Center. There is no cost for the 1st attempt at the test; however there is a cost for retesting.
3. A completed and signed application form.
4. A non-refundable application fee of $40 US (the application fee is waived for STU alumni).
5. Official transcripts from each college or university attended.
6. Two letters of recommendation from an employer, professional colleague or major professor that evaluate the applicant’s leadership ability and capacity to complete a graduate degree. Letters of recommendation should accompany the application for admission.
7. A “personal statement” from the applicant which:
a. Describes the applicant's professional interest in the Masters in Executive Management Degree
b. Assesses the applicant's strength as a leader and describes what the applicant hopes to gain from and contribute with a graduate degree.
8. A rèsumè of professional experience.

International Students
In addition to the items listed above, International Students are required to provide the following:
 Foreign transcripts in the original language and an English copy, if the original language is not English.
 A financial declaration and supporting documentation by each international applicant.

International students educated in foreign institutions where the language of instruction is not English are required to submit the results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Applicants who submit a TOEFL score of at least 550 on the paper-based test, 213 on the computer-based test, or 79 on the Internet-based test or their equivalents will not be required to take any course in English as a second language. Applicants transferring from U.S. or non-U.S. institutions where the language of instruction is English, who have demonstrated proficiency in the English Language, are exempt from the TOEFL. Academically qualified applicants unable to take the TOEFL or who have a score below 550 on the paper-based test, 213 on the computer-based test, or 79 on the Internet-based test or their equivalents may be offered admission on the condition they must take the Level of English Proficiency (LOEP) pre-test to assess English skills. As a result, students may be required to pursue additional coursework in English, if their command of the English Language is judged to be insufficient for graduate study. Depending upon the level of proficiency, as determined by the TOEFL or LOEP, international students may be allowed to take limited number of courses in their degree program, while completing their English coursework. The Graduate Admissions Committee and Director of the Academic Enhancement Center will make this determination.

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 Masters of Science (MS) in Elementary Education is offered completely online. It is designed to help fulfill three career paths for teachers:
• To qualify teachers to teach in an elementary education program;
• For teachers who hold an undergraduate degree in Special Education, to ensure coherence and breadth of knowledge and experience;
• For a change in careers.

Entry Requirements

GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
1. A completed and signed Application for Admission.
2. A non-refundable application fee of $40 (US currency). The application fee is waived for alumni of St. Thomas University.
3. Official college and/or university transcripts from the institution where the Bachelor’s Degree was conferred. To utilize VA benefits, veterans are required to submit transcripts from each institution attended.
4. Letter of recommendation or recommendation forms (letters of recommendation forms can be obtained online at www.stu.edu or from the Office of Admissions).
5. Admissions test scores, personal statements, and resume.
6. All graduate applicants who have an undergraduate GPA of less than 3.0 or low scores on standardized tests will be required to take a writing skills course.

SPECIFIC ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR MS ELEMENTARY EDUCATION:
1. A grade point average of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) in the last 60 semester hours of undergraduate work;
2. Letter from Supervising Principal; and
3. Passing scores on Florida’s General Knowledge Test or equivalent Praxis test.

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 MS in Special Education prepares individuals to teach exceptional children in grades K through 12. The curriculum consists of 9 core courses in the theory and best practices of exceptional student education and 3 electives.

The program is currently accepted by the Florida Department of Education’s Bureau of Certification under Rule 6A-4.003. “Degrees, programs, and credits shall be determined acceptable for educator certification purposes when awarded by an institution of higher learning accredited by one (1) of the regional accrediting associations.” St. Thomas University is accredited by The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

Entry Requirements

GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
1. A completed and signed Application for Admission.
2. A non-refundable application fee of $40 (US currency). The application fee is waived for alumni of St. Thomas University.
3. Official college and/or university transcripts from the institution where the Bachelor’s Degree was conferred. To utilize VA benefits, veterans are required to submit transcripts from each institution attended.
4. Letter of recommendation or recommendation forms (letters of recommendation forms can be obtained online at www.stu.edu or from the Office of Admissions).
5. Admissions test scores, personal statements, and resume.
6. All graduate applicants who have an undergraduate GPA of less than 3.0 or low scores on standardized tests will be required to take a writing skills course.

SPECIFIC ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR MS IN SPECIAL EDUCATION:
1. A formal intake interview with the program coordinator.
2. A grade point average of at least 3.0 in the last 60 semester hours of undergraduate work;
3. Passing scores on Florida’s General Knowledge Test or taking the formal writing assessment at the St. Thomas University Academic Enhancement Center. (Students who do not obtain a passing score are required to enroll in GRW 500.)

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 MS in TESOL consists of six, 3-credit courses. These courses are designed to prepare student to work with limited English speakers in a variety of settings. Five of the courses satisfy Florida’s ESOL Endorsement for Category 1 teachers (Elementary and Secondary English) and one course satisfies Florida’s ESOL requirement for Category 2 teachers and administrators.

Entry Requirements

GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
1. A completed and signed Application for Admission.
2. A non-refundable application fee of $40 (US currency). The application fee is waived for alumni of St. Thomas University.
3. Official college and/or university transcripts from the institution where the Bachelor’s Degree was conferred. To utilize VA benefits, veterans are required to submit transcripts from each institution attended.
4. Letter of recommendation or recommendation forms (letters of recommendation forms can be obtained online at www.stu.edu or from the Office of Admissions).
5. Admissions test scores, personal statements, and resume.
6. All graduate applicants who have an undergraduate GPA of less than 3.0 or low scores on standardized tests will be required to take a writing skills course.

SPECIFIC ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MS IN TESOL:
1. A grade point average of at least 3.0 in the last 60 semester hours of undergraduate work.
2. Two letters of recommendation.
3. Passing scores on Florida’s General Knowledge Test or taking the formal writing assessment at the St. Thomas University Academic Enhancement Center and obtaining a score of 180 or above and a score of 5 or higher on the essay section. Students who do not obtain a passing score are required to enroll in GRW 500.
4. An intake interview with the Program Coordinator.

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 Doctorate in Leadership Management (Ed.D.) combines cutting edge management and leadership theories for practical application to the working environment. It is ideal for working professionals who seek to enhance their roles as organizational leaders and upgrade their skills in management, social media management, emergency planning, research and policy development in a variety of organizational settings and environments.

The Ed.D. in Leadership and Management is designed for candidates who are interested in careers in various areas of management and leadership such as: administrators in state, federal, and international agencies; leaders in business and healthcare corporations; school superintendents, principals, directors and supervisors; professors and administrators in institutions of higher education; or directors and supervisors of educational services in for-profit corporations and non-profit agencies.

Entry Requirements

GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
1. A completed and signed Application for Admission.
2. A non-refundable application fee of $40 (US currency). The application fee is waived for alumni of St. Thomas University.
3. Official college and/or university transcripts from the institution where the Bachelor’s Degree was conferred. To utilize VA benefits, veterans are required to submit transcripts from each institution attended.
4. Letter of recommendation or recommendation forms (letters of recommendation forms can be obtained online at www.stu.edu or from the Office of Admissions).
5. Admissions test scores, personal statements, and resume.
6. All graduate applicants who have an undergraduate GPA of less than 3.0 or low scores on standardized tests will be required to take a writing skills course.

SPECIFIC ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE EdD:
1. An earned master’s degree from an accredited institution or equivalent and a grade point average of at least 3.25 in all graduate work attempted. (An applicant with a second masters or other advanced credential may petition the Program Team to have up to 6 courses transferred into the program. The applicant must request the transfer of these additional courses as part
of the initial interview with the Program Team.)
2. A personal statement demonstrating the ability to communicate well in English. This statement will describe and articulate management and leadership philosophy, and how each student’s personality, experiences and character make for a perfect fit for this program.
3. Demonstration of appropriate work experience , including at least 5 years of progressive professional, technical, or executive experience noted on the resume.
4. Three letters of recommendation from persons knowledgeable about the applicant’s academic and/or professional competence. Official transcripts of all prior graduate and undergraduate academic work.
5. Official copy of the results of the Graduate Record Examination (General Test) or the Miller’s Analogy Test. Note: St. Thomas University is a host site for the Miller’s Analogy Test. For details on registration, cost, test times, etc., please contact the Academic Enhancement Center at 305-628-6563. 129
6. On the basis of the review of the applicant’s file, the Program Coordinator
will either:
a. Schedule an interview with the applicant;
b. Withhold a decision and request additional information from the
applicant; or
c. Bring the applicant’s folder to the Leadership and Management Program Team, who will recommend an admission decision.

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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