Florida Gulf Coast University
Bachelor degree
Accounting | |
The B.S. in Accounting prepares students for careers in government, industry, public accounting, and service organizations. The faculty are committed to preparing graduates who are not only technically competent, but who possess the full range of business professional skills. Students are required to... |
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Florida Gulf Coast University
Bachelor degree
Anthropology | |
Anthropology is a discipline concerned with how humans and human societies evolve through cultural and biological processes. Anthropology integrates a wide range of perspectives on human behavior, culture, and society. Students of anthropology at Florida Gulf Coast University learn the basic concerns... |
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Florida Gulf Coast University
Bachelor degree
Art | |
The goal of the art major is to combine rigorous traditional art studio experiences that inform students' hands with intellectually demanding academic coursework that educates their minds about our era's ideas, values, and individual perspectives. Through the study of a variety of art media, the incorporation... |
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Florida Gulf Coast University
Bachelor degree
Athletic Training | |
The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Athletic Training program provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to evaluate, advise, and treat athletes of any type and of all ages. Students learn how to help athletes avoid injury, recover from injury, and return to pre-injury status. During the program,... |
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Florida Gulf Coast University
Bachelor degree
Bioengineering | |
Bioengineering plays an important role in transforming discoveries at the intersection of engineering, the life sciences, and health care into innovative products and capabilities by applying new technologies to biomaterials, biomechanics, and biomedical instruments and procedures. Bioengineering combines... |
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Florida Gulf Coast University
Bachelor degree
Biology (BA) | |
The field of biology encompasses living systems across several levels from molecular to ecological systems. In the biology major students will have the opportunity to explore the biological sciences across these levels. Students will gain an understanding of interactions between organisms and their environments... |
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Florida Gulf Coast University
Bachelor degree
Biology (BS) | |
The BS in Biology major provides a solid background in the chemical, mathematical and physical sciences as well as a broad basis in the biological sciences that prepares students for continued education in medicine and other professional programs of study. |
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Florida Gulf Coast University
Bachelor degree
Biotechnology | |
Biotechnology may be defined broadly as the use of living organisms, or their products, to improve human, animal, or plant life, or the environment. This broad definition has been used as the basis for the design of this program. Students will gain an understanding of living organisms at the cellular... |
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Florida Gulf Coast University
Bachelor degree
Chemistry | |
Chemistry is the study of the properties of matter, the physical material of the universe. Students will gain an understanding of nature and the world we live in through core courses in the major. Applications of chemistry to issues that affect daily life such as production and detection of pollutants,... |
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Florida Gulf Coast University
Bachelor degree
Child Development | |
The program is designed to prepare education related personnel for employment in the fields of child care and children's services for young children from birth to five and has the potential to meet the teacher certification needs of other grade levels as well. This degree program is a joint initiative... |
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Florida Gulf Coast University
Bachelor degree
Civil Engineering | |
Civil Engineering concerns the study of the conception, design, construction, and maintenance of large public and private projects. Civil engineers plan, design, and supervise the building of bridges, highways, railways, tunnels, airports, dams, water treatment and distribution systems, buildings, and... |
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Florida Gulf Coast University
Bachelor degree
Clinical Laboratory Science | |
Clinical Laboratory Science is designed for students who seek a Bachelor of Science degree, national certification and Florida licensure as a clinical laboratory scientist. The post-baccalaureate certificate program in Clinical Laboratory Science is designed for students with baccalaureate degrees in... |
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Florida Gulf Coast University
Bachelor degree
Communication | |
The Communication program at FGCU is designed to prepare students for a variety of communication-related fields, particularly those that complement the mission of Florida Gulf Coast University. The Communication major provides a solid foundation for students seeking careers in business, law, journalism,... |
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Florida Gulf Coast University
Bachelor degree
Community Health | |
The Bachelor of Science in Community Health degree is designed to prepare students for various careers in servicing the health and wellness needs of individuals, groups and communities. A healthy community, as described by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (2001, p. 1), is "one that embraces... |
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Florida Gulf Coast University
Bachelor degree
Computer Information Systems | |
The B.S. in Computer Information Systems (CIS) prepares students for IS development and support careers in business and government. Graduates of this program are not only technically competent, but understand how to use information technology to facilitate business success. Courses include projects designed... |
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Florida Gulf Coast University
Bachelor degree
Computer Science | |
The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (CS) prepares students in the theory and methods of processing information in digital computers, the design of computer hardware and software, and the application of computing and networking technologies in business and science. The program focuses on aspects... |
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Florida Gulf Coast University
Bachelor degree
Criminal Forensic Studies | |
The Bachelor of Science in Criminal Forensic Studies provides students with the skills requisite to the investigation of criminal offenses and the identification, apprehension, and prosecution of criminal offenders. This curriculum integrates the theoretical perspectives of different disciplines pertaining... |
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Florida Gulf Coast University
Bachelor degree
Criminal Justice | |
The Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice program provides an extensive overview of the criminal justice system including law enforcement, corrections, the judiciary, juvenile justice, probation and parole, and international justice. The program builds upon a solid liberal arts core to achieve a balanced... |
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Florida Gulf Coast University
Bachelor degree
Early Childhood Education | |
The B.A. in Early Childhood Education is designed to prepare students for certification from the Florida Department of Education for Prekindergarten/Primary (age 3 to grade 3), as well as Prekindergarten/Disability endorsement. Coursework and extensive field experiences enable students to dynamically... |
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Florida Gulf Coast University
Bachelor degree
Elementary Education | |
The B.A. in Elementary Education is designed to prepare students for teaching in Florida's elementary schools and for certification by the Florida Department of Education as elementary school teachers (K through grade six). The program of study includes coursework and extensive experience in elementary... |
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Florida Gulf Coast University
Bachelor degree
English | |
The English Program at FGCU offers an array of opportunities for students interested in learning about literature and culture and developing their abilities to think critically and write effectively. Our flexible curriculum at both the undergraduate and graduate levels is designed to encourage students... |
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Florida Gulf Coast University
Bachelor degree
Environmental Engineering | |
Environmental Engineering involves the application of engineering principles to the design and development of systems, processes, and tools needed for the protection of the environment, human health, and natural ecosystems in order to foster sustainable development. The Bachelor of Science in Environmental... |
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Florida Gulf Coast University
Bachelor degree
Environmental Studies | |
The environmental studies major is designed to prepare students for the rapidly expanding and dynamic possibilities for jobs related to the critical environmental issues facing our planet. Through integrated interdisciplinary learning experiences based in the classroom, in the laboratory, in the field,... |
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Florida Gulf Coast University
Bachelor degree
Finance | |
The B.S. in Finance develops the analytical and behavioral skills necessary for success in dynamic and diverse domestic and global financial environments. Students are introduced to the theory, concepts, applications, institutional environment, and analytical tools essential for proper decision making.... |
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Florida Gulf Coast University
Bachelor degree
Health Science | |
The Health Science program is an interdisciplinary program designed to provide career advancement opportunities for entry level health profession practitioners as well as individuals that seek future careers in health care. The program is also recommended for students who are interested in a health... |
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Florida Gulf Coast University
Bachelor degree
History | |
The study of history develops the mind and sparks a capacity for critical inquiry. Because of its breadth of subject matter, along with its training in critical thinking and analysis, a history major helps students cultivate critical-thinking and communication skills they can apply in many careers, professions,... |
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Florida Gulf Coast University
Bachelor degree
Human Performance | |
The undergraduate human performance major at Florida Gulf Coast University is located in the College of Health Professions. Students in FGCU's Human Performance program will focus on analyzing movement and maximizing performance levels of high-level athletes, fitness-oriented persons, and special populations... |
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Florida Gulf Coast University
Bachelor degree
Legal Studies | |
The program of study leading to a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Legal Studies prepares graduates for career advancement in legal assisting, paralegal, and other law-related professions. The American Bar Association defines a paralegal or legal assistant as "a person qualified by education, training, or... |
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Florida Gulf Coast University
Bachelor degree
Management | |
The goal of the B.S. in Management is to prepare students for success in modern business organization and to advance their careers in management. The program allows students to remain broad-based in their selection of courses. Three optional concentrations are available: Entrepreneurship, Human Resource... |
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Florida Gulf Coast University
Bachelor degree
Marine Science | |
The undergraduate program in Marine Science integrates traditional scientific disciplines by focusing them on the study of the world's oceans and coastal waters. This interdisciplinary program combines aspects of biology, chemistry, geology, mathematics, and physics in order to provide a well grounded... |
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Florida Gulf Coast University
Bachelor degree
Marketing | |
The B.S. in Marketing prepares students for careers in marketing by developing their understanding of the social and economic forces at work in national and global markets. The marketing major focuses on enhancing the knowledge and skills that enable managers to develop and maintain successful relationships... |
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Florida Gulf Coast University
Bachelor degree
Mathematics (BA) | |
Mathematics is essentially the general study of number and pattern. As a separate and self-contained discipline it has a rich history, worthy purpose, and noble esthetic. Linked to the sciences and related disciplines, it unlocks their potential to improve the human condition by providing a universal... |
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Florida Gulf Coast University
Bachelor degree
Mathematics (BS) | |
Mathematics is essentially the general study of number and pattern. As a separate and self-contained discipline it has a rich history, worthy purpose, and noble esthetic. Linked to the sciences and related disciplines, it unlocks their potential to improve the human condition by providing a universal... |
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Florida Gulf Coast University
Bachelor degree
Music - Education | |
The mission of the Bower School of Music at FGCU is to offer students musical and academic preparation for a career in music while also providing preparation for life in the 21st century through general education and interdisciplinary studies. Studies in music will balance development of the student's... |
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Florida Gulf Coast University
Bachelor degree
Music - Performance | |
The mission of the Bower School of Music at FGCU is to offer students musical and academic preparation for a career in music while also providing preparation for life in the 21st century through general education and interdisciplinary studies. Studies in music will balance development of the student's... |
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Florida Gulf Coast University
Bachelor degree
Music
Piano Pedagogy | |
The mission of the Bower School of Music at FGCU is to offer students musical and academic preparation for a career in music while also providing preparation for life in the 21st century through general education and interdisciplinary studies. Studies in music will balance development of the student's... |
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Florida Gulf Coast University
Bachelor degree
Nursing | |
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program is designed to prepare caring scholar clinicians for professional practice in contemporary health care settings. Graduates are prepared to assume vital roles in the improvement of client health care outcomes. General education and state-mandated common... |
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Florida Gulf Coast University
Bachelor degree
Philosophy | |
Philosophy, literally "the love of wisdom," is an academic discipline whose roots go back 2500 years to ancient Greece. Philosophers ask questions about the most important problems of human life and respond to these questions by making rationally rigorous arguments. Philosophy majors at FGCU will get... |
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Florida Gulf Coast University
Bachelor degree
Political Science | |
Political Science is the central field for imparting knowledge of political processes, political values, and public policy. It also plays a key role in cultivating critical thinking and problem-solving skills. This combination of knowledge and skills is valuable not only for individuals engaged directly... |
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Florida Gulf Coast University
Bachelor degree
Professional Golf Management | |
The PGA Golf Management program, a four and a half year college curriculum for aspiring PGA Professionals, is a structured academic program accredited by the PGA of America. Florida Gulf Coast University is one of only 20 schools accredited by the PGA nationally, and one of only two in the state of... |
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Florida Gulf Coast University
Bachelor degree
Psychology | |
Students who complete the psychology major will be equipped for the rapidly changing professional world, for teaching in middle or high school, or for graduate study. The psychology major focuses on broad training across a variety of content areas within psychology. Substantive areas to be covered include... |
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Florida Gulf Coast University
Bachelor degree
Resort & Hospitality Management | |
This program offers three options
1. the Resort and Hospitality Management (RHM) major with no concentration or
2. the RHM major with a concentration in Professional Golf Management and
3. the RHM major with a concentration in Event Management.
4. the RHM major with a concentration in Spa... |
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Florida Gulf Coast University
Bachelor degree
Secondary Biology Education | |
The B.A. in Secondary Education offers major in Biology (6-12 grades). Field experiences are central to the Secondary Education program and commence in the first semester with increasing involvement throughout the program. |
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Florida Gulf Coast University
Bachelor degree
Secondary Mathematics Education | |
The B.A. in Secondary Education offers major in Mathematics (6-12 grades). Field experiences are central to the Secondary Education program and commence in the first semester with increasing involvement throughout the program. |
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Florida Gulf Coast University
Bachelor degree
Secondary Social Science Education | |
The B.A. in Secondary Education offers major in Social Science (6-12 grades). Field experiences are central to the Secondary Education program and commence in the first semester with increasing involvement throughout the program. |
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Florida Gulf Coast University
Bachelor degree
Social Work | |
The BSW Program prepares students for strengths-based generalist professional practice that teaches students to assist individual, families and groups to identify their strengths and solve problems. Graduates will be equipped to work in a variety of public, nonprofit, and proprietary human service agencies.
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Florida Gulf Coast University
Bachelor degree
Sociology | |
The Sociology major is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills to be effective agents for change in society; to contribute positively to the quality of life; and to be globally aware. Beyond studying inherently interesting subject matter - groups, organizations, social relationships,... |
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Florida Gulf Coast University
Bachelor degree
Spanish | |
The Spanish major is designed to provide students with a broad background in the Spanish language and the different cultural groups that have been influenced by that language. Students who major in Spanish have the opportunity to explore a wide variety of topic and subject areas.
In addition to the... |
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Florida Gulf Coast University
Bachelor degree
Special Education | |
The Bachelor of Arts in Special Education is one of the integrated programs. Students majoring in special education attain certification in Exceptional Student Education, K – 12 grades which covers teaching children with emotional and behavioral disorders, developmental disabilities/mental retardation,... |
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Florida Gulf Coast University
Bachelor degree
Theatre | |
The BA in Theatre at Florida Gulf Coast University offers a dynamic balance of theory and application with a healthful dose of real world training in the whole craft of theatre: performance, technology, theory, and criticism. Our emphasis is on a theatre of social engagement and a theatre of the future.... |
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Florida Gulf Coast University
Certificates/Postbaccalaureate Certificate
Clinical Laboratory Science | |
Clinical Laboratory Science is designed for students who seek a Bachelor of Science degree, national certification and Florida licensure as a clinical laboratory scientist. The post-baccalaureate certificate program in Clinical Laboratory Science is designed for students with baccalaureate degrees in... |
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Florida Gulf Coast University
Certificates/Postbaccalaureate Certificate
Compliance Specialist | |
What is a Compliance Specialist?
The Compliance Specialist works in the organization‘s Compliance Program to determine whether business operations comply with laws and rules. The Compliance Specialist Program covers the theory, process, and practice of compliance issues:
understanding of ethics, laws,... |
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Florida Gulf Coast University
Certificates/Postbaccalaureate Certificate
Health Services Administration | |
The Health Services Administration Certificate Program is designed to prepare individuals who seek specialized education and certification in health services administration. The flexibility of the program offers baccalaureate degree graduates the opportunity to acquire expertise and specialization in... |
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Florida Gulf Coast University
Certificates/Postbaccalaureate Certificate
Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner | |
General Requirements for a Certificate
1. Submission of a FGCU Post-Baccalaureate Non-Degree Application to the Office of Graduate Admissions.
2. Master's degree in nursing from a nationally accredited program with cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on 4.0 scale.
3. Submission of official transcripts... |
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Florida Gulf Coast University
Masters degree
Accounting and Taxation | |
The Master of Science in Accounting and Taxation (M.S.) program prepares students for careers in accounting and taxation. The program focuses on advanced technical competence in accounting and/or taxation, the effective use of technology in research and practice, effective communications with colleagues,... |
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Florida Gulf Coast University
Masters degree
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner | |
The Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) program with a major in Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) prepares advanced practice nurses to embrace a collaborative practice model that will provide direct services to acutely, critically or chronically ill patients in a variety of setting. Graduates of... |
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Florida Gulf Coast University
Masters degree
Business Administration | |
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) program provides students with a challenging curriculum and preparation for leadership in careers across all types of business and public organizations. This professional degree program emphasizes the application of analytical, technical, and behavioral tools... |
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Florida Gulf Coast University
Masters degree
Computer Information Systems | |
The Master of Science in Computer Information Systems (MS CIS) program prepares students for leadership positions in which they can move beyond managing a business to improving it through information technology. The program emphasizes the management of computer information systems and technologies, and... |
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Florida Gulf Coast University
Masters degree
Criminal Forensic Studies | |
The Master of Science (M.S.) in Criminal Forensic Studies is an interdisciplinary scholar/practitioner program that offers a higher degree of specialization in comparison to the more general Bachelors of Science (B.S.) in Criminal Forensic Studies. Our program, housed within the College of Professional... |
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Florida Gulf Coast University
Masters degree
Criminal Justice | |
The Master's of Science in Criminal Justice is designed to prepare graduates for advancement in justice-related professions, particularly as administrative and management level officers in law enforcement, corrections and juvenile justice. The program will provide graduates with an in-depth understanding... |
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Florida Gulf Coast University
Masters degree
Curriculum & Instruction | |
The M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction program provides advanced study in education and is designed to improve the competency of teachers, to encourage research and to initiate and implement programs involving the schools and the community. |
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Florida Gulf Coast University
Masters degree
Curriculum & Instruction
Educational Technology | |
The M.A./M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction: Educational Technology program provides advanced study in education and is designed to improve the competency of teachers, to encourage research and to initiate and implement programs involving the schools and the community. |
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Florida Gulf Coast University
Masters degree
Educational Leadership (M.Ed.) | |
M.Ed. in Educational Leadership program consists of 39 hours of coursework that is designed to prepare students for leadership positions in educational settings as well as to improve performance of current leaders in educational leadership positions. Program content focuses on the functions of educational... |
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Florida Gulf Coast University
Masters degree
Educational Leadership (MA) | |
The M.A. in Educational Leadership program for students not seeking certification. This program is designed for students who are seeking a career in educational leadership in non k-12 school settings. Students typically work in educational or training divisions in business, healthcare, public service... |
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Florida Gulf Coast University
Masters degree
Elementary Education | |
The M.Ed. in Elementary Education is designed to provide focused graduate study for certified teachers of the elementary grades. The program is practitioner-oriented and is aimed at increasing the curriculum and instructional expertise of teachers. |
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Florida Gulf Coast University
Masters degree
English | |
Our M.A. Program in English is tailored for those seeking to join a community of discerning readers, accomplished writers, and critically-informed scholars. We invite applicants eager to devote themselves to this rewarding endeavor.
Specifically, our program offers you:
Evening and Summer Classes
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Florida Gulf Coast University
Masters degree
Environmental Science | |
The Environmental Science (MS) program prepares students for a career as an environmental professional or for those wishing to enter a PhD program. The program is designed to meet the needs of students currently employed in the field, recently completing an undergraduate degree, or anyone interested... |
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Florida Gulf Coast University
Masters degree
Health Science | |
The interdisciplinary Master of Science in Health Science program is designed to provide advanced opportunities for baccalaureate graduates. Graduates are prepared to serve as health care leaders in advanced professional roles within the diverse current and dynamic health services delivery system. In... |
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Florida Gulf Coast University
Masters degree
History | |
FGCU's history M.A. program cultivates our students' skills in historical research and helps them develop a sophisticated and complex understanding of a range of historical events, issues, and debates within a global context. Our program will prepare students for further academic study (e.g., Ph.D. programs... |
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Florida Gulf Coast University
Masters degree
Mental Health Counseling | |
The M.A. or M.Ed. in Counseling program offers a concentration in Mental Health Counseling. Students in this concentration take common coursework in the areas of human development, legal and ethical issues of the profession, career development, appraisal methods, counseling theories, groupwork, practicum... |
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Florida Gulf Coast University
Masters degree
Nurse Anesthesia | |
The Nurse Anesthesia Program is a university-based program leading to a Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) degree with a major in Nurse Anesthesia. It is the only university-based nurse anesthesia program leading to a M.S.N. in Southwest Florida. |
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Florida Gulf Coast University
Masters degree
Nursing | |
The Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) with a major in Nursing prepares advanced practice nurses for career opportunities in a variety of evolving global health care environments. The ability to create innovative roles as well as consolidate existing roles is a hallmark of graduates. Extensive practice... |
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Florida Gulf Coast University
Masters degree
Occupational Therapy | |
Occupational therapy is a versatile and expanding profession within the health care spectrum of services. Occupation is everything people do to occupy themselves, including looking after themselves and their loved ones, enjoying life doing the things they want to do, and contributing to the social and... |
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Florida Gulf Coast University
Masters degree
Physical Therapy | |
When FGCU was founded in the early 1990s, Health Professions education was identified as a cornerstone of the new university's initial academic master plan. Founded in 1996, the Department of Physical Therapy was created with a dedication to innovation in the areas of PT curriculum and teaching methodologies.... |
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Florida Gulf Coast University
Masters degree
Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner | |
The Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) program with a major in Primary Health Care (PHC) Nurse Practitioner prepares advanced practice nurses for career opportunities in a variety of evolving health care environments. Graduates of this program are elibible to seek national certification as either... |
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Florida Gulf Coast University
Masters degree
Public Administration | |
The Master of Public Administration (MPA) program is an interdisciplinary, professional degree program that prepares students for administrative positions in the public and not-for-profit sectors. It is designed for students who have significant in-service experience as well as for students who have... |
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Florida Gulf Coast University
Masters degree
Reading | |
The M.Ed. in Reading program provides opportunities for advanced study beyond the bachelor's degree with specialization in theoretical approaches to reading instruction, application of theory to practice, and use of specific materials and methods of reading instruction based on current research studies.... |
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Florida Gulf Coast University
Masters degree
School Counseling | |
The M.A. or M.Ed. in Counseling program offers a concentration in School Counseling. Students in this concentration take common coursework in the areas of human development, legal and ethical issues of the profession, career development, appraisal methods, counseling theories, groupwork, practicum and... |
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Florida Gulf Coast University
Masters degree
Social Work | |
The Master of Social Work program (MSW), in accord with the mission of Florida Gulf Coast University and the values and ethics of the social work profession, is distinctive among social work programs in its emphasis on one concentration, clinical community practice (CCP). The MSW program prepares graduates... |
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Florida Gulf Coast University
Masters degree
Special Education | |
The M.Ed. in Special Education degree program prepares students for work in public and private schools and in state, federal, or community settings at the master's level. Specific areas of study include advanced studies in special education and hi-incidence disabilities as well as the option to focus... |
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Florida Gulf Coast University
Specialist Degree
Educational Specialist | |
The Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) is a post-master's program in education with two concentrations:
Curriculum & Instruction
Educational Leadership.
The Curriculum & Instruction concentration will meet the need of educators In areas such as staff development, program coordination, and curriculum development.... |
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