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"description": "<p>UCF's Master of Arts in Communication prepares students for a wide range of professions in academia and the public and private sectors. This program provides students with the knowledge to succeed as expert communicators - all within a convenient and diverse curriculum.</p><p>Housed in the Nicholson School of Communication and Media, the MA in Communication is part of UCF Downtown, a 21st-century campus with access to arts, culture, nightlife, and business. While some courses are offered online, required core courses and most electives are offered in a face-to-face or mixed-mode formats, typically Monday - Thursday evenings at UCF Downtown.</p><p>The MA degree program in Communication is a four-semester program for full-time students. Part-time students make take up to seven years to complete the program. 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Note: Non-NSCM courses might not be offered on the Downtown campus and will require students to attend the course at the UCF Main campus. </li><li>Earn at least 12 credits from the following: <ul><li>COM5932 - Topics in Communication Theory and Research (3)</li><li>COM6046 - Interpersonal Communication (3)</li><li>COM6121 - Communication Management (3)</li><li>COM6145 - Organizational Communication (3)</li><li>COM6463 - Studies in Intercultural Communication (3)</li><li>COM6467 - Studies in Persuasion (3)</li><li>COM7227 - Seminar in Health Communication (3)</li><li>COM7745 - Current Issues in Communication (3)</li><li>MMC6307 - International Communication (3)</li><li>MMC6567 - New Media (3)</li><li>MMC6600 - Media Effects and Audience Analysis (3)</li><li>MMC6735 - Social Media as Mass Communication (3)</li><li>PUR6005 - Theories of Public Relations (3)</li><li>PUR6215 - Communicating Corporate Social Responsibility (3)</li><li>PUR6403 - Crisis Public Relations (3)</li><li>SPC6340 - Teaching Communication (3)</li></ul></li></ul></li></ul><h3>Thesis/Nonthesis Options</h3> 6 Total Credits <ul><li>Complete 1 of the following<ul>Thesis Option<li>Earn at least 6 credits from the following types of courses: COM 6971 Thesis (minimum of 6 credit hours, all 6 credits cannot be taken in the same semester). The thesis option requires a minimum of 6 hours of thesis credit and a successful defense of a thesis. Students may enroll in thesis hours after they have successfully completed the three core courses and their thesis committee has been approved by the department, college, and Graduate Studies. The student's permanent faculty adviser will chair their committee, which also will include two additional graduate faculty members in the Nicholson School of Communication and Media. One additional member, who is also a graduate faculty member, may be added from outside the NSCM. All members of the thesis committee are selected in consultation with the student's permanent faculty adviser. When a topic has been selected, a student, in conjunction with their permanent adviser, will develop a thesis proposal. Copies of the proposal will be routed to members of their thesis committee and a proposal hearing scheduled. Students must pass a proposal hearing as well as a final oral defense of their thesis. Students who elect to write a thesis should become familiar with the university's requirements and deadlines for organizing and submitting the thesis. </li> Nonthesis Options<li>Complete 1 of the following<ul><li>Students who decide not to complete a thesis may choose to complete either the comprehensive examination nonthesis option OR an applied professional project nonthesis option. </li>Nonthesis Option 1: Comprehensive Examination<li>Complete all of the following<ul><li>Earn at least 6 credits from the following types of courses: Additional Electives </li><li>The nonthesis comprehensive examination option is a four-examination requirement that assesses students' coursework competency. Upon completing their 18th hour in the program, students must select a permanent advisor and form a comprehensive exam committee. The examinations will cover research methods, communication theory, and elective areas selected together by the student with their comprehensive examination committee. In order to fulfill the comprehensive exam requirement, the student must earn a passing grade on all exams. If a student fails to pass any of the comprehensive exam area questions, they are allowed two additional attempts to satisfy the comprehensive exam requirement. Once an exam in an area is passed, the student does not have to sit for that exam area again. Students are allowed three attempts to satisfy the comprehensive exam requirement. Students are expected to refer to the Communication MA Graduate Program Handbook for the comprehensive examination protocol. </li></ul></li> Nonthesis Option 2: Applied Professional Project<li>Complete all of the following<ul><li>Earn at least 3 credits from the following types of courses: Additional Elective</li><li>Earn at least 3 credits from the following: <ul><li>COM6909 - Research Report (1 - 99)</li></ul></li><li>The nonthesis applied project option requires students to demonstrate their ability to apply the knowledge and skills learned in the graduate program to a problem/topic that integrates the range of communication theory, practice, and research presented throughout the program. Upon completing their 18th hours in the program, each student must select a permanent advisor and form an applied project committee. The student will work directly with a faculty adviser to develop a project and the adviser will supervise the project. 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For more information, see the College of Graduate Studies Funding website, which describes the types of financial assistance available at UCF and provides general guidance in planning your graduate finances. The Financial Information section of the Graduate Catalog is another key resource.</p><h2>Fellowship Information</h2><p>Fellowships are awarded based on academic merit to highly qualified students. They are paid to students through the Office of Student Financial Assistance, based on instructions provided by the College of Graduate Studies. Fellowships are given to support a student's graduate study and do not have a work obligation. 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For general information regarding assistantships at UCF, refer to the Assistantships (Website) section of the College of Graduate Studies website.</p><ul> <li>Graduate Teaching Assistants are assigned to work with faculty members and assist them with their teaching responsibilities. This includes assisting with large lecture classes, grading exams, compiling information for lectures, and working with students, as instructed, to help keep a class operating smoothly.</li> <li>Graduate Teaching Associates are graduate students who, after completing eighteen hours of their graduate program of study and the required university and department training, are assigned to teach their own sections of undergraduate courses. Typically, Graduate Teaching Associates teach SPC 1608 (Fundamentals of Oral Communication) or SPC 1603 (Fundamentals of Technical Presentation).</li> </ul>",
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-->Seminar in Health Communication<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6a6ca8d2fb6e7a2d80b3\" target=\"_blank\">COM7745</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Current Issues in Communication<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca7fe45a15832cb39e711b\" target=\"_blank\">MMC6307</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->International Communication<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca7fe45a15830ee49e711d\" target=\"_blank\">MMC6567</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->New Media<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca7fe3a38edf22093ec815\" target=\"_blank\">MMC6600</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Media Effects and Audience Analysis<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca7fe460402b080aae76f9\" target=\"_blank\">MMC6735</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Social Media as Mass Communication<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca80e55a158376749e73e5\" target=\"_blank\">PUR6005</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Theories of Public Relations<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca80e560402b15e1ae7850\" target=\"_blank\">PUR6215</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Communicating Corporate Social Responsibility<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca80e8a38edf4b253eca80\" target=\"_blank\">PUR6403</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Crisis Public Relations<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca81345a1583230c9e74a2\" target=\"_blank\">SPC6340</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Teaching Communication<!-- --> <span 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Students may enroll in thesis hours after they have successfully completed the three core courses and their thesis committee has been approved by the department, college, and Graduate Studies.\n\nThe student's permanent faculty adviser will chair their committee, which also will include two additional graduate faculty members in the Nicholson School of Communication and Media. One additional member, who is also a graduate faculty member, may be added from outside the NSCM. All members of the thesis committee are selected in consultation with the student's permanent faculty adviser.\n\nWhen a topic has been selected, a student, in conjunction with their permanent adviser, will develop a thesis proposal. Copies of the proposal will be routed to members of their thesis committee and a proposal hearing scheduled. Students must pass a proposal hearing as well as a final oral defense of their thesis. 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Students who receive a grade of Pass will be allowed to graduate assuming all other requirements are met.\n</div></div></li></ul></li></div></ul></li></div></ul></li></ul></div></div></section><section><header data-test=\"grouping-4-header\"><div><h2 data-testid=\"grouping-label\"><span>Equipment Fee</span></h2></div><div><span>0</span><span>Total Credits</span></div><div><div><button aria-label=\"Collapse\"><i></i></button></div></div></header><div><div><ul><li data-test=\"ruleView-A\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-A-result\"><div>Full-time students in the Communication MA program pay a $16 equipment fee each semester that they are enrolled. Part-time students pay $8 per semester.\n</div></div></li></ul></div></div></section><section><header data-test=\"grouping-5-header\"><div><h2 data-testid=\"grouping-label\"><span>Independent Learning</span></h2></div><div><span>0</span><span>Total Credits</span></div><div><div><button aria-label=\"Collapse\"><i></i></button></div></div></header><div><div><ul><li data-test=\"ruleView-A\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-A-result\"><div>Students who elect the thesis option engage in independent learning through the design and implementation of original research in the thesis process. Students who pursue the comprehensive examination option experience independent learning through their individual preparation for each of four comprehensive examinations. Students who pursue the applied project option engage in applied, original communication research in an applied setting. All students engage in independent learning in every Communication core course. A research paper or project is required in each of these classes. The papers and projects provide independent learning by requiring students to design and carry out research projects and develop analytical papers, some of which are submitted to conferences and/or journals for peer review. Internships and independent studies are also common opportunities for independent learning in the Communication MA program.\n</div></div></li></ul></div></div></section><h3>Grand Total Credits:<!-- --> <strong>30</strong></h3></div><h1>Application Requirements</h1><h1>Application Deadlines</h1><h1>Financial Information</h1><p>Graduate students may receive financial assistance through fellowships, assistantships, tuition support, or loans. For more information, see the College of Graduate Studies <a href=\"https://funding.graduate.ucf.edu/\" target=\"_blank\">Funding website</a>, which describes the types of financial assistance available at UCF and provides general guidance in planning your graduate finances. The Financial Information section of the Graduate Catalog is another key resource.</p> <p><strong>UCF Student Financial Assistance</strong><br />Millican Hall 120<br />Telephone: 407-823-2827<br />Appointment Line: 407-823-5285<br />Fax: 407-823-5241<br /><a href=\"mailto:finaid@ucf.edu\">finaid@ucf.edu</a><br /><a href=\"http://finaid.ucf.edu/\" target=\"_blank\">Website</a></p><h1>Fellowship Information</h1><p>Fellowships are awarded based on academic merit to highly qualified students. They are paid to students through the Office of Student Financial Assistance, based on instructions provided by the College of Graduate Studies. 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Fellowships are given to support a student's graduate study and do not have a work obligation. For more information, see <a href=\"https://graduate.ucf.edu/fellowships/\" target=\"_blank\">UCF Graduate Fellowships</a>, which includes descriptions of university fellowships and what you should do to be considered for a fellowship.</p> <p><strong>Grad Fellowships</strong><br />Telephone: 407-823-0127<br /><a href=\"mailto:gradfellowship@ucf.edu\">gradfellowship@ucf.edu</a><br /><a href=\"https://funding.graduate.ucf.edu/\" target=\"_blank\">Website</a></p><p><strong>Equipment Fee</strong></p> <p>Students in the Communication Sciences and Disorders MA Program pay a $90 equipment fee each semester they are enrolled.</p> <p><strong>Additional Program Costs</strong></p> <p>The program requires students to pay additional fees for the required background checks, clinic uniform, and registration for the academic/clinical competencies tracking system. 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"description": "<p>The MA in Communication Sciences and Disorders is intended for those interested in working with children and adults who have communication disorders. The School of Communication Sciences and Disorders offers the Out of Field track for highly competitive students who do not hold a bachelor's degree in communication sciences and disorders or speech-language pathology and audiology and who have not completed the required undergraduate prerequisite courses. 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Out of field students who have not completed these courses must complete these general prerequisites prior to enrolling in graduate coursework.</p><ul> <li>Courses must be taken outside the discipline.</li> <li>Courses other than statistics may consist of any number of credits.</li> <li>Statistics course must be at least 3 credit hours and may be at the undergraduate or graduate level (i.e. STA 2014 Principles of Statistics - OR - STA 2023 Statistical Methods I).</li> <li>Courses must be completed with a grade of \"C\" or better.</li> <li>A maximum of two of these may be completed after admission as an Out of Field Graduate student.</li> </ul><p>The Communication Sciences and Disorders foundation core is designed to help prepare students who do not have an undergraduate degree in communication sciences and disorders or speech language pathology and audiology for graduate coursework in the program. Once admitted to the program, out of field students must complete the Foundation Core prior to enrolling in any graduate coursework. All undergraduate Foundation Core courses are part of the student's official graduate plan of study and all graduate policies, including low grade policy and minimum GPA policy apply.</p><ul> <li>LIN 3716 - Language Development <strong>3 Credit Hours</strong></li> <li>SPA 3101 - Anatomy and Physiology of Speech, Language and Hearing <strong>3 Credit Hours</strong></li> <li>SPA 4104 - Neurological Bases of Speech, Language, and Hearing <strong>3 Credit Hours</strong></li> <li>SPA 3112 - Basic Phonetics <strong>3 Credit Hours</strong></li> <li>SPA 3011 - Speech Science <strong>3 Credit Hours</strong></li> <li>SPA 4032 - Audiology <strong>3 Credit Hours</strong></li> </ul><p>Out of field students who have completed a formal bridge program should apply to the Traditional Communication Sciences and Disorders program, not the Out of Field track.</p><h2>Degree Requirements</h2><h3>Required Core Courses</h3> 39 Total Credits <ul><li>Complete the following: <ul><li>SPA6204 - Articulation/Phonological Dis (3)</li><li>SPA6211 - Voice and Upper Airway Disorders (3)</li><li>SPA6225C - Fluency Disorders (3)</li><li>SPA6236 - Motor Speech Disorders in Adults and Children (3)</li><li>SPA6327 - Aural Habilitation Rehab (3)</li><li>SPA6410 - Aphasia and Related Disorders (3)</li><li>SPA6417 - Management of Acquired Cognitive/Communication Disorders Across the Lifespan (3)</li><li>SPA6474 - Assessment and Management of Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Populations (3)</li><li>SPA6559 - Augmentative and Alternative Communication (3)</li><li>SPA6565 - Feeding and Swallowing Disorders (3)</li><li>SPA6805 - Research in Communicative Disorders (3)</li><li>SPA6403 - Language Disorders: School-Age through Adolescence (3)</li><li>SPA6402 - Language Disorders: Birth to 5 Years (3)</li></ul></li></ul><h3>Clinical Practice</h3> 24 Total Credits <ul><li>Complete all of the following<ul><li>Complete the following: <ul><li>SPA6553L - Clinical Practice in Differential Diagnosis in Speech and Language Pathology (1)</li><li>SPA6503 - Foundations of Clinical Practice Level II (1)</li><li>SPA6503L - Found Clinic Practice-II APP (1)</li><li>SPA6503L - Found Clinic Practice-II APP (1)</li><li>SPA6553L - Clinical Practice in Differential Diagnosis in Speech and Language Pathology (1)</li><li>SPA6563L - Clinical Practice and Instrumental Diagnostics in Individuals with Dysphagia (1)</li><li>SPA6942L - Found Clinic Practice-III APP (1)</li><li>SPA6942L - Found Clinic Practice-III APP (1)</li><li>SPA6942L - Found Clinic Practice-III APP (1)</li><li>SPA6943 - Advanced Clinical Practice Seminar (1)</li></ul></li><li>Students must complete SPA 6503L and SPA 6942L twice.</li><li>Earn at least 14 credits from the following types of courses: SPA 6946 Clinical Practice</li><li>A grade of B- or better is required in all credits of SPA 6946. Supervised clinical practice is an integral part of the graduate program in Communication Sciences and Disorders. It provides students with an opportunity to apply classroom knowledge to the evaluation and management of individuals with a wide variety of communication disorders. Students complete three clinical practica at the UCF Communication Disorders Clinic and other affiliated facilities, as well as external rotations in schools, hospitals, rehabilitation centers, skilled nursing facilities, long-term care facilities, community clinics, and private practices. Through these practica and external rotations, students obtain a minimum of 400 clock hours of supervised clinical experience in accordance with the guidelines outlined by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). Clinical practica and external rotations vary in length and do not always coincide with the academic calendar.</li></ul></li></ul><h3>Thesis/Nonthesis Option</h3> 9 Total Credits <ul><li>Complete 1 of the following<ul><li>Complete all of the following<ul><li>Earn at least 6 credits from the following types of courses: SPA 6971 - Thesis</li><li>Earn at least 3 credits from the following types of courses: Elective course selected in consultation with Faculty advisor.</li></ul></li><li>Earn at least 9 credits from the following types of courses: Elective courses selected in consultation with Faculty advisor.</li></ul></li></ul><h3>Comprehensive Assessment and Clinical Documentation</h3> 0 Total Credits <ul><li>Please see the Graduate Program Handbook for specific information about the CSD Comprehensive Assessment Requirements.</li></ul><h4>Grand Total Credits: <strong>72</strong></h4><h2>Application Requirements</h2><h2>Financial Information</h2><p>Graduate students may receive financial assistance through fellowships, assistantships, tuition support, or loans. For more information, see the College of Graduate Studies Funding website, which describes the types of financial assistance available at UCF and provides general guidance in planning your graduate finances. The Financial Information section of the Graduate Catalog is another key resource.</p><h2>Fellowship Information</h2><p>Fellowships are awarded based on academic merit to highly qualified students. They are paid to students through the Office of Student Financial Assistance, based on instructions provided by the College of Graduate Studies. Fellowships are given to support a student's graduate study and do not have a work obligation. For more information, see UCF Graduate Fellowships, which includes descriptions of university fellowships and what you should do to be considered for a fellowship.</p><p><strong>Equipment Fee</strong></p><p>Students in the Communication Sciences and Disorders MA Program pay a $90 equipment fee each semester they are enrolled.</p><p><strong>Additional Program Costs</strong></p><p>The program requires students to pay additional fees for the required background checks, clinic uniform, and registration for the academic/clinical competencies tracking system. In addition, some courses have Material and Supply fees that are charged in the semester the course is taken.</p><p><strong>Sample Plan of Study for the Out of Field Track</strong></p><p>The Out of Field track requires a prescribed sequence of academic and clinical courses, including undergraduate courses, which may vary according to the semester of entry. The following is a sample plan of study.</p><p>Semester 1 (9 credit hours)</p><ul> <li>LIN 3716 - Language Development <strong>3 Credit Hours</strong></li> <li>SPA 3101 - Anatomy and Physiology of Speech, Language, and Hearing <strong>3 Credit Hours</strong></li> <li>SPA 4104 - Neurological Bases of Speech, Language, and Hearing <strong>3 Credit Hours</strong></li> </ul><p>Semester 2 (9 credit hours)</p><ul> <li>SPA 3112 - Basic Phonetics <strong>3 Credit Hours</strong></li> <li>SPA 3011 - Speech Science <strong>3 Credit Hours</strong></li> <li>SPA 4032 - Audiology <strong>3 Credit Hours</strong></li> </ul><p>Semester 3 (Semester 1 of graduate coursework) (16 credit hours)</p><ul> <li>SPA 6204 - Articulation/Phonological Dis 3 Credit Hours</li> <li>SPA 6402 Language Disorders: Birth to 5 Years 3 Credit Hours</li> <li>SPA 6410 - Aphasia and Related Disorders 3 Credit Hours</li> <li>SPA 6417 Management of Acquired Cognitive-Communication Disorders Across the Lifespan 3 Credit Hours</li> <li>SPA 6551 - Foundations of Clinical Practice: Level I 1 Credit Hours</li> <li>SPA 6805 - Research in Communicative Disorders 3 Credit Hours</li> </ul><p>Semester 4 (12 credit hours)</p><ul> <li>SPA 6225 - Fluency Disorders 3 Credit Hours</li> <li>SPA 6403 - Language Disorders in School-Aged through Adolescences 3 Credit Hours</li> <li>SPA 6503 - Foundations of Clinical Practice Level II 1 Credit Hour</li> <li>SPA 6503L - Found Clinic Practice-II APP 1 Credit Hours (X 2)</li> <li>SPA 6559 - Augmentative and Alternative Communication 3 Credit Hours</li> </ul><p>Semester 5 (13 credit hours)</p><ul> <li>SPA 6236 - Motor Speech Disorders in Adults and Children 3 Credit Hours</li> <li>SPA 6327 - Aural Habilitation Rehab 3 Credit Hours</li> <li>SPA 6553L - Clinical Practice in Differential Diagnosis in Speech and Language Pathology 1 Credit Hours</li> <li>SPA 6565 - Feeding and Swallowing Disorders 3 Credit Hours</li> <li>SPA 6942 - Foundations of Clinical Practice: Level III 1 Credit Hours</li> <li>SPA 6942L - Found Clinic Practice-III APP 1 Credit Hours (X 2)</li> </ul><p>Semester 6</p><ul> <li>SPA 6211 - Voice Disorders (3 Credit Hours)</li> <li>SPA 6474 - Assessment and Management of Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Populations (3 Credit Hours)</li> <li>SPA 6563L - Clinical Practice and Instrumental Diagnostics in Individuals with Dysphagia (1 Credit Hour)</li> <li>SPA 6943C - Clinical Practice (1 Credit Hour)</li> <li>SPA 6946 - Clinical Practice*</li> </ul><p>Semester 7</p><ul> <li>SPA 6946 - Clinical Practice*</li> <li>Elective 3 Credit Hours*</li> <li>Elective 3 Credit Hours*</li> </ul><p>Semester 8</p><ul> <li>SPA 6946 - Clinical Practice*</li> <li>Elective 3 Credit Hours*</li> </ul><p>*A total of 14 credit hours of SPA 6946 Clinical Practice is required. 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Once admitted to the program, out of field students must complete the Foundation Core prior to enrolling in any graduate coursework. All undergraduate Foundation Core courses are part of the student's official graduate plan of study and all graduate policies, including low grade policy and minimum GPA policy apply.</p> <ul> <li><a href=\"https://www.ucf.edu/catalog/courses/HJPnyWOju\">LIN 3716</a> - Language Development <strong>3 Credit Hours</strong></li> <li><a href=\"https://www.ucf.edu/catalog/courses/Skj7WZ_i_\">SPA 3101</a> - Anatomy and Physiology of Speech, Language and Hearing <strong>3 Credit Hours</strong></li> <li><a href=\"https://www.ucf.edu/catalog/courses/SyombZdod\">SPA 4104</a> - Neurological Bases of Speech, Language, and Hearing <strong>3 Credit Hours</strong></li> <li><a href=\"https://www.ucf.edu/catalog/courses/rJejm-Z_ju\">SPA 3112</a> - Basic Phonetics <strong>3 Credit Hours</strong></li> <li><a href=\"https://www.ucf.edu/catalog/courses/SkumWWdid\">SPA 3011</a> - Speech Science <strong>3 Credit Hours</strong></li> <li><a href=\"https://www.ucf.edu/catalog/courses/Sy27b-diO\">SPA 4032</a> - Audiology <strong>3 Credit Hours</strong></li> </ul> <p>Out of field students who have completed a formal bridge program should apply to the Traditional Communication Sciences and Disorders program, not the Out of Field track.</p><h1>Degree Requirements</h1><div><section><header data-test=\"grouping-0-header\"><div><h2 data-testid=\"grouping-label\"><span>Required Core Courses</span></h2></div><div><span>39</span><span>Total Credits</span></div><div><div><button aria-label=\"Collapse\"><i></i></button></div></div></header><div><div><ul><li data-test=\"ruleView-A\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-A-result\">Complete the following: <div><ul style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-bottom:5px\"><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/6331b5b5ac81d01b672e775d\" target=\"_blank\">SPA6204</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Articulation/Phonological Dis<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/632ca17768ba8ba94890bd66\" target=\"_blank\">SPA6211</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Voice and Upper Airway Disorders<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/620c0d0e883123e9798c9b2a\" target=\"_blank\">SPA6225C</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Fluency Disorders<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/632ca6a8f1056d46613a0ce5\" target=\"_blank\">SPA6236</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Motor Speech Disorders in Adults and Children<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/63331db4e73f901eabe6745d\" target=\"_blank\">SPA6327</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Aural Habilitation Rehab<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/632ca97dd7c3f5271a4bfb47\" target=\"_blank\">SPA6410</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Aphasia and Related Disorders<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/632caefa3ba79baf580b2a5d\" target=\"_blank\">SPA6417</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Management of Acquired Cognitive/Communication Disorders Across the Lifespan<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/632cab4a978774458da9a34e\" target=\"_blank\">SPA6474</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Assessment and Management of Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Populations<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/632cc910f033280fcacd0e81\" target=\"_blank\">SPA6559</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Augmentative and Alternative Communication<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca812b5a158335ae9e7489\" target=\"_blank\">SPA6565</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Feeding and Swallowing Disorders<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca812ea38edf62993ecaeb\" target=\"_blank\">SPA6805</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Research in Communicative Disorders<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/66fb20063540b2573f19dcdd\" target=\"_blank\">SPA6403</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Language Disorders: School-Age through Adolescence<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/66f21c3f42ef2c29a9b116d0\" target=\"_blank\">SPA6402</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Language Disorders: Birth to 5 Years<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li></ul></div></div></li></ul></div></div></section><section><header data-test=\"grouping-1-header\"><div><h2 data-testid=\"grouping-label\"><span>Clinical Practice</span></h2></div><div><span>24</span><span>Total Credits</span></div><div><div><button aria-label=\"Collapse\"><i></i></button></div></div></header><div><div><ul><li><span>Complete <!-- -->all<!-- --> of the following</span><ul><li 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It provides students with an opportunity to apply classroom knowledge to the evaluation and management of individuals with a wide variety of communication disorders. Students complete three clinical practica at the UCF Communication Disorders Clinic and other affiliated facilities, as well as external rotations in schools, hospitals, rehabilitation centers, skilled nursing facilities, long-term care facilities, community clinics, and private practices. Through these practica and external rotations, students obtain a minimum of 400 clock hours of supervised clinical experience in accordance with the guidelines outlined by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). 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The Senior Design sequence is expected to be taken during the last two semesters of the academic program.</li> <li>Students are expected to enroll into and complete Senior Design 1 in the semester where permission is granted. Permission to delay Senior Design 1 to subsequent terms will not be considered unless the requisites to enroll into Senior Design 1 have not been satisfied or the initial attempt of Senior Design 1 was not completed with a passing grade.</li> </ul> <br /> <h4>Foreign Language Requirements</h4> <ul> <li>Two years of one foreign language in high school, or one year of one foreign language in college (or equivalent proficiency exam) prior to graduation.</li> </ul> <br /> <h4>Departmental Exit Requirements</h4> <ul> <li>Computer Science students must earn at least 24 hours in residence of regularly scheduled 3000-5000 level courses taken from the Computer Science Department at UCF.</li> <li>18 of the 24 residency hours must be 4000-5000 level courses taken from the Computer Science Department at UCF and applicable to the degree program.</li> </ul> <br /> <h4>College Exit Requirements</h4> <ul> <li>Students must complete at least eight upper-division courses towards their degree within CECS at UCF.</li> <li>Students must complete all their discipline-specific senior design and/or capstone course(s) within CECS at UCF.</li> </ul> <br /> <h4>University Minimum Exit Requirements</h4> <ul> <li>Students must have a minimum 2.0 UCF GPA.</li> <li>Students must have completed 42 semester hours of upper division credit.</li> <li>30 of the last 39 hours of course work must be completed in residency at UCF.</li> <li>A maximum of 45 hours of extension, correspondence, CLEP, Credit by Exam, and Armed Forces credits permitted.</li> <li>Complete the General Education Program, the State Writing and Math Requirement, nine hours of Summer credit, and Civic Literacy Requirement.</li> </ul> <br /> <h4>Honors In Major</h4> <ul> <li>Information on Honors in the Major can be found at <a href=\"https://honors.ucf.edu/\">https://honors.ucf.edu/</a>.</li> </ul> <br /> <h4>Related Programs</h4> <ul> <li>Computer Engineering (B.S.Cp.E.)</li> <li>Information Technology (B.S.)</li> <li>Cyber Operations Certificate</li> <li>Intelligent Robotic Systems (IRS), Interdisciplinary Minor</li> <li>Secure Computing and Networks Minor</li> </ul> <br /> <h4>Advising Notes</h4> <ul> <li>Students should meet regularly with their Academic Success Coach. Contact the CECS Academic Affairs Office (<a href=\"https://academicaffairs.cecs.ucf.edu/\">https://academicaffairs.cecs.ucf.edu/</a>) for more information on meeting with an Academic Success Coach.</li> <li>Each student should seek academic advisement before registering for classes each semester to minimize excess hours and to ensure that satisfactory academic progress is being maintained.</li> <li>The Computer Science program offers the Accelerated BS-MS Program to students of high academic standing. This program allows up to twelve hours to be shared between the BS and MS degrees. Visit <a href=\"https://grad.cecs.ucf.edu/bstoms/\">https://grad.cecs.ucf.edu/bstoms/</a> for more information.</li> </ul> <br /> <h4>Transfer Notes</h4> <ul> <li>Courses transferred must be formally evaluated for equivalency credit. The student must provide all supporting information with his/her petition for this evaluation.</li> <li>Helpful transfer student resources, including established course equivalencies, are available online at <a href=\"https://registrar.ucf.edu/transfer-student-resources/\">https://registrar.ucf.edu/transfer-student-resources/</a>.</li> </ul> <br /> <h4>Program Academic Learning Compacts</h4> <ul> <li>Program Academic Learning Compacts (student learning outcomes) for undergraduate programs are located at: <em><a href=\"http://www.oeas.ucf.edu/alc/academic_learning_compacts.htm\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.oeas.ucf.edu/alc/academic_learning_compacts.htm</a></em></li> </ul> <br /> <h4>Equipment Fees</h4> <ul> <li>Part-Time Student: $28 per term</li> <li>Full-Time Student: $57 per term</li> </ul> <br /> <h4>Primary Areas</h4> <ul> <li>There are nine primary areas for technical electives. 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"description": "<h1>Degree Requirements</h1><div><section><header data-test=\"grouping-0-header\"><div><h2 data-testid=\"grouping-label\"><span>Core Requirements: Basic Level</span></h2></div><div><span>30</span><span>Total Credits</span></div><div><div><button aria-label=\"Collapse\"><i></i></button></div></div></header><div><div><ul><li><span>Complete <!-- -->all<!-- --> of the following</span><ul><li data-test=\"ruleView-A\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-A-result\">Earn at least <span>27</span> credits from the following: <div><ul style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-bottom:5px\"><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/673622ff7d58719926cb04ab\" target=\"_blank\">STA2023</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Statistical Methods I<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/6566e92dc10334125e278656\" target=\"_blank\">COP3330</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Object Oriented Programming<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6a6ca38edf7b4f3ec2d0\" target=\"_blank\">COP3502C</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Computer Science I<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6a6da38edf878b3ec2d2\" target=\"_blank\">COP3503C</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Computer Science II<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6a3c00f827fb2e140d21\" target=\"_blank\">CDA3103C</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Computer Logic and Organization<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/654135bf02bb85af2f36957f\" target=\"_blank\">COT3100C</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Introduction to Discrete Structures<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6a4d00f827681a140d4e\" target=\"_blank\">CIS3360</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Security in Computing<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6a6d6b6b6267c8400088\" target=\"_blank\">COP3402</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Systems Software<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6a71714b5f1d40522003\" target=\"_blank\">COT4210</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Discrete Structures II<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6a6d00f82706d8140d80\" target=\"_blank\">COP4331C</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Processes for Object-Oriented Software Development<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6a74714b5f6810522004\" target=\"_blank\">COT3960</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Foundation Exam<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\"></span></span></li></ul></div></div></li><li data-test=\"ruleView-B\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-B-result\">Complete at least <span>1</span> of the following: <div><ul style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-bottom:5px\"><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6b74a38edf8bf53ec49b\" target=\"_blank\">ENC3241</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Writing for the Technical Professional<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6b74a8d2fb277d2d81cd\" target=\"_blank\">ENC3250</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Professional Writing<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li></ul></div></div></li></ul></li></ul></div></div></section><h3>Grand Total Credits:<!-- --> <strong>30</strong></h3></div><br /> <p><br />Core Requirements: Advanced Level (18 Credit Hours)</p> <hr /> <br /> <ul> <li>Any 4000-5000 level Computer Science (CS) course that is not a required undergraduate course will count as a restricted elective.</li> <li>Only ONE of the following six Information Technology courses may count as a CS Restricted Elective: CAP 4102, CIS 4004, CIS 4524, CNT 4603, CNT 4703, and CNT 4714.</li> <li>At most 3 hours of independent study or research allowed. No internship or cooperative education credits are allowed.</li> <li>It is recommended that students take at least 3 classes from a primary area to gain an in-depth know ledge in that area of Computer Science.</li> <li>It is recommended that students take classes from at least 2 different secondary areas to gain a broad knowledge of Computer Science. These courses may also be listed in the student's primary area.</li> <li>A minimum grade of "C" (2.0) or better is required in each course in this area.</li> <li>Students must maintain at least a 2.5 GPA in all courses in this section.</li> <li>Students participating in the Accelerated Undergraduate to Graduate Program in Computer Science should take up to 12 hours of 5000 and 6000 level courses from the areas listed below.</li> <li>The courses listed in the areas below are for ease of reference only.</li> </ul> <p><br /><br />Systems Area</p> <hr /> <br /> <ul> <li>CDA 5106 - Advanced Computer Architecture <strong>Credit Hours: 3</strong></li> <li>COP 4331C - Processes for Object-Oriented Software Development <strong>Credit Hours:</strong> <strong>3</strong></li> <li>COP 4520 - Concepts of Parallel and Distributed Processing <strong>Credit Hours:</strong> <strong>3</strong></li> <li>COP 4600 - Operating Systems <strong>Credit Hours:</strong> <strong>3</strong></li> <li>COP 4710 - Database Systems <strong>Credit Hours:</strong> <strong>3</strong></li> <li>COP 5611 - Operating Systems Design Principles <strong>Credit Hours: 3</strong></li> <li>COP 5711 - Parallel and Distributed Database Systems <strong>Credit Hours: 3</strong></li> <li>EEL 4768 - Computer Architecture <strong>Credit Hours:</strong> <strong>3</strong></li> </ul> <p><br />AI and Machine Learning Area</p> <hr /> <br /> <ul> <li>CAP 4053 - AI for Game Programming <strong>Credit Hours:</strong> <strong>3</strong></li> <li>CAP 4453 - Robot Vision <strong>Credit Hours:</strong> <strong>3</strong></li> <li>CAP 4630 - Artificial Intelligence <strong>Credit Hours:</strong> <strong>3</strong></li> <li>CAP 5415 - Computer Vision <strong>Credit Hours: 3</strong></li> <li>CAP 5512 - Evolutionary Computation <strong>Credit Hours: 3</strong></li> <li>CAP 5610 - Machine Learning <strong>Credit Hours: 3</strong></li> <li>CAP 5636 - Advanced Artificial Intelligence <strong>Credit Hours: 3</strong></li> </ul> <p><br />Graphics, Games, and HCI Area</p> <hr /> <br /> <ul> <li>CAP 4053 - AI for Game Programming <strong>Credit Hours:</strong> <strong>3</strong></li> <li>CAP 4720 - Computer Graphics <strong>Credit Hours:</strong> <strong>3</strong></li> <li>CAP 5725 - Computer Graphics I <strong>Credit Hours: 3</strong></li> <li>CNT 5008 - Computer Communication Networks Architecture <strong>Credit Hours: 3</strong></li> </ul> <p><br />Algorithms and Complexity Area</p> <hr /> <br /> <ul> <li>CAP 5510 - Bioinformatics <strong>Credit Hours: 3</strong></li> <li>CAP 5512 - Evolutionary Computation <strong>Credit Hours: 3</strong></li> <li>COP 5021 - Program Analysis <strong>Credit Hours: 3</strong></li> <li>COP 5537 - Network Optimization <strong>Credit Hours: 3</strong></li> <li>COT 4500 - Numerical Calculus <strong>Credit Hours:</strong> <strong>3</strong></li> <li>COT 5405 - Design and Analysis of Algorithms <strong>Credit Hours: 3</strong></li> </ul> <p><br />Software Engineering Area</p> <hr /> <br /> <ul> <li>CEN 5016 - Software Engineering <strong>Credit Hours: 3</strong></li> <li>CIS 4615 - Secure Software Development and Assurance <strong>Credit Hours:</strong> <strong>3</strong></li> <li>COP 4020 - Programming Languages I <strong>Credit Hours:</strong> <strong>3</strong></li> <li>COP 4520 - Concepts of Parallel and Distributed Processing <strong>Credit Hours:</strong> <strong>3</strong></li> <li>COP 4710 - Database Systems <strong>Credit Hours:</strong> <strong>3</strong></li> <li>COP 5021 - Program Analysis <strong>Credit Hours: 3</strong></li> <li>COP 5711 - Parallel and Distributed Database Systems <strong>Credit Hours: 3</strong></li> </ul> <p><br />Cybersecurity Area</p> <hr /> <br /> <ul> <li>CAP 4145 - Introduction to Malware Analysis <strong>Credit Hours:</strong> <strong>3</strong></li> <li>CIS 3362 - Cryptography and Information Security <strong>Credit Hours:</strong> <strong>3</strong></li> <li>CIS 4203C - Digital Forensics <strong>Credit Hours:</strong> <strong>3</strong></li> <li>CIS 4361 - Secure Operating Systems and Administration <strong>Credit Hours:</strong> <strong>3</strong></li> <li>CIS 4615 - Secure Software Development and Assurance <strong>Credit Hours:</strong> <strong>3</strong></li> <li>CIS 4940C - 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Seminar in Biology: Students will take 1 credit hour each in two semesters.</div></div></li></ul></li></ul></div></div></section><section><header data-test=\"grouping-1-header\"><div><h2 data-testid=\"grouping-label\"><span>Elective Courses</span></h2></div><div><span>20</span><span>Total Credits</span></div><div><div><button aria-label=\"Collapse\"><i></i></button></div></div></header><div><div><ul><li><span>Complete <!-- -->all<!-- --> of the following</span><ul><li data-test=\"ruleView-A\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-A-result\">Earn at least <span>20</span> credits from the following: <div><ul style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-bottom:5px\"><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6a2602fd3abea26d8290\" target=\"_blank\">BOT5285L</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Plant Microtechniques<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(2)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6a26a38edf579b3ec1ef\" target=\"_blank\">BOT5505C</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Advanced Plant Physiology<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(4)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6a2802fd3a50e56d8294\" target=\"_blank\">BSC5316</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Marine Conservation Biology<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6a28e6bc7981d473e3eb\" target=\"_blank\">BSC5408L</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Advanced Biology Laboratory Techniques<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6a286b6b6253333fffed\" target=\"_blank\">BSC5824</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Biogeography<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(4)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/621d305364735f52fc6918aa\" target=\"_blank\">PCB5416</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Sensory Ecology<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/621d39f88cd41a7122296c69\" target=\"_blank\">BSC5476c</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Scientific Diving<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(4)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca804ce6bc793f0e73ea97\" target=\"_blank\">PCB6042</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Conservation Biology Theory<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(4)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca81b6e6bc7904d273ed05\" target=\"_blank\">BSC6938</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->ST: Complex Data in Biology<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(4)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6b8800f827283c140ef4\" target=\"_blank\">ENY5006C</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Entomology<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(4)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca8040a8d2fb79b92d84a7\" target=\"_blank\">PAZ5235</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Zoo and Aquarium Biology Management<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca80489d7535231087721a\" target=\"_blank\">PCB5362C</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Wetland Ecology and Biogeochemistry<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(4)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca8048a38edf013b3ec967\" target=\"_blank\">PCB5435C</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Marine Ecology of Florida<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(4)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca804ce6bc7948d373ea94\" target=\"_blank\">PCB5447</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Disease Ecology and Ecoimmunology<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca804c9d75357887877226\" target=\"_blank\">PCB5469</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->GIS for Biologists and Ecologists<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca804c5a158375f19e7289\" target=\"_blank\">PCB5688</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Wildlife Genomics<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/67b8fccc95a9962a1d82c976\" target=\"_blank\">PCB5935</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Population Genetics<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca804c5a15837bf99e728e\" target=\"_blank\">PCB5937</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->ST: Advanced Inferences in Conservation Biology<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(1 - 99)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca804c5a158310b29e728d\" target=\"_blank\">PCB6041</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Ecological Modeling<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca804c60402b940bae77a3\" target=\"_blank\">PCB6046</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Advanced Ecology<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca804c02fd3a65336d8861\" target=\"_blank\">PCB6053C</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Restoration Ecology<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(4)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/611bd3f422259060c043fb47\" target=\"_blank\">PCB6328C</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Landscape Ecology<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(4)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca804c5ada3777e0eca018\" target=\"_blank\">PCB6409</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Global Change Biology<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca804c5ada3796f8eca017\" target=\"_blank\">PCB6468</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Methods in Experimental Ecology II<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca804d5a1583a2709e7290\" target=\"_blank\">PCB6528</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Plant Molecular Biology<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca804d5ada374655eca01f\" target=\"_blank\">PCB6556</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Conservation Genetics<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca804d9d7535a0db87722e\" target=\"_blank\">PCB6655</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Advanced Invertebrate Genetics<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(1)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca804da38edf314a3ec970\" target=\"_blank\">PCB6675C</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Evolutionary Biology<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(4)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca804d9d75350a9387722d\" target=\"_blank\">PCB6677</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Molecular Evolution and Phylogenetics<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca804de6bc7941d773ea99\" target=\"_blank\">PCB6930</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Current Topics in Ecology<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(1)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca804d60402b2c9bae77a9\" target=\"_blank\">PCB6939</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Topics in Genomics<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(1)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/67b8e37ab13c425ec8105ebb\" target=\"_blank\">ZOO5456C</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Ichthyology<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(4)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca81b65ada37517eeca131\" target=\"_blank\">ZOO5463C</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Herpetology<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(4)</span></span></li></ul></div></div></li><li data-test=\"ruleView-B\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-B-result\"><div>A minimum of 20 credit hours of formal graduate-level courses from Biology, or other departments, are selected in consultation with the advisor and the dissertation committee. Other courses beyond the list above require approval of the student’s advisor and dissertation committee. At least 12 credit hours must be offered through the Biology department. Common areas for courses taken outside of Biology include biomedical sciences and bioinformatics (BME, BMS, BSC, MCB, PCB, PSB, ZOO), statistics (STA), computer science (CAP, CEN, COP, COT), chemistry (CHM, CHS), and engineering (EGM, EGN, EGS, ENV, EOC, CEG, CGN, CWR). Courses taken outside of the Biology department should be primarily 6000-level, with no more than three 5000-level courses permitted.</div></div></li></ul></li></ul></div></div></section><section><header data-test=\"grouping-2-header\"><div><h2 data-testid=\"grouping-label\"><span>Additional Electives</span></h2></div><div><span>30</span><span>Total Credits</span></div><div><div><button aria-label=\"Collapse\"><i></i></button></div></div></header><div><div><ul><li data-test=\"ruleView-A\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-A-result\">Earn at least <span>30</span> credits from the following types of courses: <div>In addition to the above required formal coursework, elective formal coursework, and dissertation credits, the student must enroll in an additional 30 credit hours of electives. These electives may include additional formal coursework electives, doctoral research (PCB 7919), independent study (PCB 6908), or professional internship hours (PCB 6949).</div></div></li></ul></div></div></section><section><header data-test=\"grouping-3-header\"><div><h2 data-testid=\"grouping-label\"><span>Dissertation</span></h2></div><div><span>15</span><span>Total Credits</span></div><div><div><button aria-label=\"Collapse\"><i></i></button></div></div></header><div><div><ul><li><span>Complete <!-- -->all<!-- --> of the following</span><ul><li data-test=\"ruleView-A\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-A-result\">Earn at least <span>15</span> credits from the following types of courses: <div>PCB 7980 - Dissertation</div></div></li><div><span>Advisory Committee</span><li data-test=\"ruleView-B.1\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-B.1-result\"><div>The Advisory Committee shall consist of a minimum of four members, including the dissertation advisor, with at least three members coming from the graduate faculty of the Biology Department. At least one member will be from a department other than Biology or from outside the university. The chair, or co-chair, must be a member of the program graduate faculty.</div></div></li></div></ul></li></ul></div></div></section><section><header data-test=\"grouping-4-header\"><div><h2 data-testid=\"grouping-label\"><span>Enrollment Requirements</span></h2></div><div><span>0</span><span>Total Credits</span></div><div><div><button aria-label=\"Collapse\"><i></i></button></div></div></header><div><div><ul><li data-test=\"ruleView-A\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-A-result\"><div>Students are required to register for 12 credit hours in fall and spring before being admitted to candidacy, and 6 credit hours in summer if enrolled. After being admitted to candidacy, minimum enrollment is 3 credit hours of dissertation each semester.</div></div></li></ul></div></div></section><section><header data-test=\"grouping-5-header\"><div><h2 data-testid=\"grouping-label\"><span>Examinations</span></h2></div><div><span>0</span><span>Total Credits</span></div><div><div><button aria-label=\"Collapse\"><i></i></button></div></div></header><div><div><ul><li data-test=\"ruleView-A\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-A-result\"><div>Details</div></div></li></ul></div><div><section><div><header><div><h2>Qualifying Examination</h2></div><div><span>0</span><span>Total Credits</span></div><div><button aria-label=\"Collapse\"><i></i></button></div></header><div><div><ul><li data-test=\"ruleView-A\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-A-result\"><div>The written qualifying examination should be completed within the first two years of the student's program. The exam seeks to cover areas of general knowledge and discipline-specific knowledge within the student's declared track. Questions can be related to the dissertation research proposal or designed to examine general knowledge and reasoning within the field.</div></div></li></ul></div></div></div></section><section><div><header><div><h2>Candidacy Examination</h2></div><div><span>0</span><span>Total Credits</span></div><div><button aria-label=\"Collapse\"><i></i></button></div></header><div><div><ul><li data-test=\"ruleView-A\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-A-result\"><div>Each student will be required to generate and orally defend a written proposal outlining their dissertation research to their dissertation advisory committee no later than 12 months after passing the Qualifying Examination. The oral Candidacy Examination requires that the student demonstrate knowledge of the theory, literature, and research methodologies relevant to the proposed area of research as well as demonstrate an understanding of how their work relates to the field of biology as a whole. After passing the Candidacy Examination and meeting all coursework requirements the student will be deemed as having been admitted to candidacy and can register for dissertation hours. Once a student is admitted to candidacy, the focus will be on dissertation research. For most students, the research and writing of the dissertation will take two to three years after advancing to candidacy. During this time, students should remain in close contact with the dissertation advisor and advisory committee and annual progress reports must be filed with the Graduate Program Director.\n</div></div></li></ul></div></div></div></section><section><div><header><div><h2>Candidacy Examination - Written Proposal</h2></div><div><span>0</span><span>Total Credits</span></div><div><button aria-label=\"Collapse\"><i></i></button></div></header><div><div><ul><li data-test=\"ruleView-A\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-A-result\"><div>A written dissertation proposal, already approved by the advisor, must be submitted to each committee member no later than two weeks prior to the Candidacy Examination. Typically, the proposal will be in the format described below. However, in cases where this format is not appropriate, an alternative format may be used with the approval of the dissertation advisor. The proposal should be approximately 10 to 15 pages in length not including references, single-spaced and typed in 12-point font with one-inch margins on all sides. The use of figures and tables is encouraged. With rare exceptions it is expected that dissertation research will be hypothesis-driven.\n\nSpecific Aims: Describe concisely the problem(s) to be addressed and the specific goals of the dissertation research as they relate to the problem(s), including clear statements of hypotheses to be tested.\nBackground and Significance: Review background literature relevant to the dissertation topic, indicating clearly where gaps in knowledge exist. Justify the need for the research by explaining its anticipated significance. Conclude by linking gaps in current knowledge to the proposed specific aims.\nMethodology: Outline carefully the study design (observations, experiments, models, statistical analysis, etc.) related to, and the methodology to be used for, each specific aim. Methodologies should be explained in sufficient detail to allow committee members to assess the validity of its use in the study. Potential outcomes and alternative approaches should be discussed.\nLiterature Cited: References should be indicated in the main body of the proposal wherever appropriate and should follow the format of a peer-reviewed journal in a field of study appropriate to the research. This section can be as long as necessary.\n</div></div></li></ul></div></div></div></section><section><div><header><div><h2>Candidacy Examination – Oral Component</h2></div><div><span>0</span><span>Total Credits</span></div><div><button aria-label=\"Collapse\"><i></i></button></div></header><div><div><ul><li data-test=\"ruleView-A\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-A-result\"><div>At least two weeks prior to the examination, an abstract describing the proposed research will be posted in the Biological Sciences Building and circulated by e-mail among faculty and graduate students. The candidate will present the research proposal in a forum open to all faculty, students, and visitors. The oral presentation should be approximately 30-45 minutes in length to be followed by a public question-and-answer period. Presentation of preliminary data is neither required nor expected, but should be provided if available and relevant. With the exception of the advisory committee and candidate, all faculty, students and visitors will leave at the conclusion of the public question-and-answer period. The committee will continue the exam in closed session with further questioning. Questions can be directed to any matter relevant to the research proposal and areas of weakness previously identified in the written (qualifying) exam. A majority vote is required to pass the examination; however, no more than one negative vote is permitted. The majority must include the dissertation advisor. Any student failing the examination must repeat the examination within six calendar months of the date of the first examination. A second failed attempt will result in dismissal from the program.\n</div></div></li></ul></div></div></div></section></div></div></section><section><header data-test=\"grouping-6-header\"><div><h2 data-testid=\"grouping-label\"><span>Admission to Candidacy</span></h2></div><div><span>0</span><span>Total Credits</span></div><div><div><button aria-label=\"Collapse\"><i></i></button></div></div></header><div><div><ul><li data-test=\"ruleView-A\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-A-result\"><div>The following are required to be admitted to candidacy and enroll in dissertation hours:\n\nDissertation Committee formed (without external member).\nSuccessful completion of qualifying exam.\nCompletion of all coursework (except for dissertation hours).\nExternal member added to Dissertation Committee.\nSuccessful completion of candidacy exam.\n</div></div></li></ul></div></div></section><section><header data-test=\"grouping-7-header\"><div><h2 data-testid=\"grouping-label\"><span>Dissertation Defense</span></h2></div><div><span>0</span><span>Total Credits</span></div><div><div><button aria-label=\"Collapse\"><i></i></button></div></div></header><div><div><ul><li data-test=\"ruleView-A\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-A-result\"><div>The dissertation is expected to represent an original and significant contribution to the discipline. Upon completion and approval of the doctoral dissertation by all appropriate faculty and university offices, the student will make a formal presentation of the research findings in seminar format to the dissertation committee and other university faculty and students who may wish to attend.\n\nThe dissertation should be in a format appropriate for publication and the use of appendixes for nonessential information is encouraged. The major role of the student's advisory committee is to offer guidance on study design and interpretation of results. A polished draft must be delivered to the advisory committee for review after the student and dissertation advisor have agreed upon editorial changes; this should occur well before the anticipated date of the final defense. Committee members have the right to reject documents that fail to meet these guidelines. Committee members should be given at least two weeks to review the draft before the student attempts to schedule the final defense. The final defense is to be scheduled only after the advisory committee agrees that the dissertation is ready for defense. Committee members should return the corrected dissertation to the student two weeks after receipt and the candidate should check with committee members to ensure they have the time to review the document. For example, if the student delivers the final draft to the committee one month prior to the proposed defense date, that would allow two weeks before the scheduled defense date for the student to make recommended changes.\n\nAt least two weeks prior to the defense, an abstract describing the research conducted and conclusions reached will be posted in the Biological Sciences Building, circulated by e-mail among faculty and graduate students, and posted on the College of Graduate Studies Events Calendar. The candidate will present the research in a forum open to all faculty, students, and visitors. The oral presentation should be approximately 45-50 minutes in length to be followed by a question-and-answer period. In the presentation the candidate should focus on background information, describe the research performed, and draw attention to the significance of the conclusions reached. With the exception of the committee and candidate, all faculty, students, and visitors will leave at the conclusion of the question-and-answer period. The committee will continue the defense and the candidate will answer questions about the subject matter presented and defend the conclusions drawn. The committee will ask questions of the process used and assess the candidate's level of competency with the research topic. A majority vote is required to pass the examination; however, no more than one negative vote is permitted. The majority must include the dissertation advisor.\n</div></div></li></ul></div></div></section><section><header data-test=\"grouping-8-header\"><div><h2 data-testid=\"grouping-label\"><span>Student Orientation</span></h2></div><div><span>0</span><span>Total Credits</span></div><div><div><button aria-label=\"Collapse\"><i></i></button></div></div></header><div><div><ul><li data-test=\"ruleView-A\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-A-result\"><div>An orientation for all incoming students will be scheduled one week prior to each fall semester. The orientation will include tours of the program facilities, a session on registration, university policies and procedures, and expectations of doctoral study. Further, Environmental Health and Safety will present a program on topics such as laboratory safety, chemical and fire safety, biohazard training, and radioisotope handling. Expectations for Graduate Teaching Assistants (GTA) and Graduate Research Assistants (GRA) will be fully covered. In addition, students will be required to participate in the program for GTAs offered by the UCF Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning and the College of Sciences. Students are strongly encouraged to attend the university orientation as well, held approximately one week prior to each fall semester.\n</div></div></li></ul></div></div></section><section><header data-test=\"grouping-9-header\"><div><h2 data-testid=\"grouping-label\"><span>Independent Learning</span></h2></div><div><span>0</span><span>Total Credits</span></div><div><div><button aria-label=\"Collapse\"><i></i></button></div></div></header><div><div><ul><li data-test=\"ruleView-A\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-A-result\"><div>The dissertation satisfies the independent learning experience.\n</div></div></li></ul></div></div></section><h3>Grand Total Credits:<!-- --> <strong>72</strong></h3></div><h1>Application Requirements</h1><h1>Financial Information</h1><p>Graduate students may receive financial assistance through fellowships, assistantships, tuition support, or loans. For more information, see the College of Graduate Studies <a href=\"https://funding.graduate.ucf.edu/\" target=\"_blank\">Funding website</a>, which describes the types of financial assistance available at UCF and provides general guidance in planning your graduate finances. The Financial Information section of the Graduate Catalog is another key resource.</p> <p><strong>UCF Student Financial Assistance</strong><br />Millican Hall 120<br />Telephone: 407-823-2827<br />Appointment Line: 407-823-5285<br />Fax: 407-823-5241<br /><a href=\"mailto:finaid@ucf.edu\">finaid@ucf.edu</a><br /><a href=\"http://finaid.ucf.edu/\" target=\"_blank\">Website</a></p><h1>Fellowship Information</h1><p>Fellowships are awarded based on academic merit to highly qualified students. They are paid to students through the Office of Student Financial Assistance, based on instructions provided by the College of Graduate Studies. Fellowships are given to support a student's graduate study and do not have a work obligation. For more information, see <a href=\"https://graduate.ucf.edu/fellowships/\" target=\"_blank\">UCF Graduate Fellowships</a>, which includes descriptions of university fellowships and what you should do to be considered for a fellowship.</p> <p><strong>Grad Fellowships</strong><br />Telephone: 407-823-0127<br /><a href=\"mailto:gradfellowship@ucf.edu\">gradfellowship@ucf.edu</a><br /><a href=\"https://funding.graduate.ucf.edu/\" target=\"_blank\">Website</a></p><p>A student is required to establish a program of study before the completion of twelve credit hours of coursework, in conjunction with their dissertation advisor and advisory committee. A student's advisory committee may require the candidate to take any graduate course taught at UCF if deemed appropriate for the student's area of emphasis. Students entering with a master's degree may request up to 30 semester credit hours of previous work be applied toward the requirements for this degree with approval from the advisory committee. Students who transfer 30 credit hours must still take 2 credit hours of Biology Seminar (<a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6a28e6bc790a4573e3ed\">BSC 6935</a>) and Professional Development I (<a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca804c60402b94c5ae77a2\">PCB 6095</a>) and II (<a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca804ca38edf6bc53ec96d\">PCB 6096</a>). Students may register for dissertation hours (PCB 7980) only after advancing to candidacy.</p>",
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<span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca7fdca8d2fb06832d8415\" target=\"_blank\">MHS6420</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Foundations of Multicultural Counseling<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca7fdbe6bc796ce973e943\" target=\"_blank\">MHS6450</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Addictions Counseling<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca7fdda8d2fbb26b2d841b\" target=\"_blank\">MHS6470</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Human Sexuality and Relationships<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca7fdd9d753580e387713a\" target=\"_blank\">MHS6500</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Group Procedures and Theories in Counseling<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca7fdf5a1583d4929e7102\" 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The practicum is conducted on campus in the UCF Community Counseling and Research Center and the internship is conducted at various clinical sites around central Florida.\n</div></div></li><li data-test=\"ruleView-B\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-B-result\">Earn at least <span>6</span> credits from the following: <div><ul style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-bottom:5px\"><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca7fdd02fd3a05656d87a8\" target=\"_blank\">MHS6803</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Practicum in Counselor Education<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li></ul></div></div></li><li data-test=\"ruleView-D\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-D-result\"><div>Prerequisites for MHS 6803 - Practicum in Counselor Education are the following: MHS 5005, MHS 6070, MHS 6400, MHS 6401, MHS 6500, and MHS 6702. 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Fellowships are given to support a student's graduate study and do not have a work obligation. 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style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6aa1e6bc7983aa73e4f6\" target=\"_blank\">EDF6481</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Fundamentals of Graduate Research in Education<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li></ul></div></div></li></ul></div></div></div></section><section><div><header><div><h2>Specialization</h2></div><div><span>33</span><span>Total Credits</span></div><div><button aria-label=\"Collapse\"><i></i></button></div></header><div><div><ul><li data-test=\"ruleView-A\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-A-result\">Complete the following: <div><ul style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-bottom:5px\"><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca7fdb5a15839f329e70ea\" target=\"_blank\">MHS5005</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Introduction to the Counseling Profession<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca7fdb9d75356f2d87712e\" target=\"_blank\">MHS6220</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- 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href=\"#/courses/view/60ca8109a38edfc7e13ecaac\" target=\"_blank\">SDS6347</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Career Development<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca810a5a158375ff9e7438\" target=\"_blank\">SDS6411</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Counseling with Children and Adolescents<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca81099d7535c7e087731b\" target=\"_blank\">SDS6620</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Coordination of Comprehensive Professional School Counseling Programs<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca813e5a15834f739e74b4\" target=\"_blank\">SPS6815</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Legal and Ethical Issues in Professional School Counseling<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca81099d7535c2b487731d\" target=\"_blank\">SDS6622</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Career and College Readiness in Schools PK-12<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li></ul></div></div></li></ul></div></div></div></section><section><div><header><div><h2>DOE Certification</h2></div><div><span>9</span><span>Total Credits</span></div><div><button aria-label=\"Collapse\"><i></i></button></div></header><div><div><ul><li data-test=\"ruleView-A\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-A-result\">Complete the following: <div><ul style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-bottom:5px\"><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6b28a8d2fb50ea2d8142\" target=\"_blank\">EDG6415</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Principles of Instruction and Classroom Management<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/617955a00ca38cc260788fc7\" target=\"_blank\">RED5147</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Developmental Reading<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a 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Both are experiential in nature and are independent learning activities that take place in authentic settings in which students must apply, reflect on, and refine knowledge and skills acquired in the program to their work with actual clients and students. The practicum is conducted either on campus in the UCF Community Counseling and Research Center or at one of the CCRC's partner schools in the community. Internship, which is usually completed in one semester (for 6-credit hours) is conducted at various schools around central Florida. The Internship can be divided into two semesters.\n</div></div></li><li data-test=\"ruleView-B\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-B-result\">Complete the following: <div><ul style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-bottom:5px\"><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca7fdd02fd3a05656d87a8\" target=\"_blank\">MHS6803</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Practicum in Counselor Education<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li></ul></div></div></li><li data-test=\"ruleView-C\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-C-result\"><div>Prerequisites for MHS 6803 - Practicum in Counselor Education are the following: MHS 5005, MHS 6400, MHS 6401, MHS 6500, and SPS 6815. MHS 6420 and SDS 6411 are also pre or co-requisites for MHS 6803. A minimum of 27 credit hours are required prior to beginning the practicum.\n</div></div></li><li data-test=\"ruleView-D\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-D-result\">Earn at least <span>6</span> credits from the following: <div><ul style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-bottom:5px\"><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca810902fd3a8dab6d893c\" target=\"_blank\">SDS6947</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Internship in Professional School Counseling<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(1 - 6)</span></span></li></ul></div></div></li><li data-test=\"ruleView-E\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-E-result\"><div>The prerequisites for SDS 6947 - Internship in Professional School Counseling include SDS 6620 and earning a "B" or better in MHS 6803.\n</div></div></li></ul></li></ul></div></div></section><h3>Grand Total Credits:<!-- --> <strong>60</strong></h3></div><h1>Application Requirements</h1><h1>Financial Information</h1><p>Graduate students may receive financial assistance through fellowships, assistantships, tuition support, or loans. For more information, see the College of Graduate Studies <a href=\"https://funding.graduate.ucf.edu/\" target=\"_blank\">Funding website</a>, which describes the types of financial assistance available at UCF and provides general guidance in planning your graduate finances. The Financial Information section of the Graduate Catalog is another key resource.</p> <p><strong>UCF Student Financial Assistance</strong><br />Millican Hall 120<br />Telephone: 407-823-2827<br />Appointment Line: 407-823-5285<br />Fax: 407-823-5241<br /><a href=\"mailto:finaid@ucf.edu\">finaid@ucf.edu</a><br /><a href=\"http://finaid.ucf.edu/\" target=\"_blank\">Website</a></p><h1>Fellowship Information</h1><p>Fellowships are awarded based on academic merit to highly qualified students. They are paid to students through the Office of Student Financial Assistance, based on instructions provided by the College of Graduate Studies. Fellowships are given to support a student's graduate study and do not have a work obligation. For more information, see <a href=\"https://graduate.ucf.edu/fellowships/\" target=\"_blank\">UCF Graduate Fellowships</a>, which includes descriptions of university fellowships and what you should do to be considered for a fellowship.</p> <p><strong>Grad Fellowships</strong><br />Telephone: 407-823-0127<br /><a href=\"mailto:gradfellowship@ucf.edu\">gradfellowship@ucf.edu</a><br /><a href=\"https://funding.graduate.ucf.edu/\" target=\"_blank\">Website</a></p><p><strong>Additional Program Requirements</strong></p> <ul> <li>Achieve at least a GPA of 3.0 throughout the degree program.</li> <li>Achieve a "B" or better in <a href=\"#/courses/Syg4JxWusu\">MHS 5005</a>, <a href=\"#/courses/Syg4JxWusu\">MHS 6401</a>, <a href=\"#/courses/S1UkgW_o_\">MHS 6803</a> and “Satisfactory” in <a href=\"#/courses/ryzzZb_sO\">SDS 6947</a>.</li> <li>Complete a total of 700 hours of clinical experiences, 100 of which will be in the UCF Community Counseling and Research Center (or an area school) and 600 of which are field-based experiences to take place in a K-12 school in Central Florida.</li> <li> <p>Submit all required documented evidence in a Canvas Graduation Portfolio and be approved by the assigned faculty advisor or Counselor Education faculty.</p> </li> <li> <p>Pass both the Professional and Subject Area Exams for the Florida Teacher Certification Exam (FTCE).</p> </li> <li>Given the experiential, competency, and performance-based nature of the courses taken by Counselor Education students, students are typically limited to taking a maximum of three (3) courses per semester (with 2 semesters in the School Counseling Track that do include 4 courses). However, if students believe that they can verify a need to take more than three courses, they should consult with their advisor for additional guidance. Students who have no received prior approval and who register for more than three courses per semester will be administratively dropped from any courses over the maximum allowed.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Independent Learning</strong></p> <p>Practica and internships are independent learning activities that take place in authentic settings in which students must apply, reflect on, and refine knowledge and skills acquired in the program. The internship experience provides students with the practical experience of facilitating a comprehensive, professional school counseling program in a school setting (e.g., leading classroom guidance lessons, facilitating group counseling, providing individual counseling services). 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