A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution, or a comparable degree from an international institution, with a minimum 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) grade point average (GPA) in all coursework attempted while enrolled as an upper-division undergraduate student working towards a bachelor's degree.
An upper-division undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. The same scale applies for any attempted graduate-level work.
A bachelor's degree or equivalent from an accredited university. Questions about degree equivalency should be directed to graduateadmissions@fsu.edu.
A competitive Graduate Record Examination General Test (GRE) score, recommended score of above the 50th percentile (approximately 150) in both verbal and quantitative sections with a 4.0 or higher on the writing section. Please note that it can take up to ten (10) days after sitting for the GRE for an official score report to be sent to the university.
International students: Applicants must submit an English Proficiency Score Report. A TOEFL iBT score of at least 80 (iBT) or 550 (paper-delivered) or an IELTSTM Academic score of at least 6.5 is required. The department recommends 600 (paper-based) or 100 (internet-based) TOEFL for a competitive application to the doctoral program. Our department does not accept other English proficiency examinations.
Complete the Faculty Preference Form. Please select three faculty members, in order of preference, with whom you would like to work with throughout your degree program.
Upload a personal statement outlining your research interests, career goals, and why Florida State University is a good fit for you. The statement should include how your background and prior training make you a good candidate. Please familiarize yourself with the research interests of the faculty so that you may list your top three (3) choices of faculty members with whom you would like to work and why. To apply for the M.S. / Ph.D. Human Development and Family Science program directly following a related bachelor's program, you must clearly state that you are interested in the Human Development and Family Science in-flight master's degree.
Upload a resume or vita (information should be current)
Upload contact information for three recommenders. The recommenders should be professionals you have worked with who are familiar with your academic performance and can speak directly about your qualification for this degree. Please list a work/business email address for each recommender. Academic recommendations are preferred, but relevant professional recommendations will be accepted. No personal recommendations or letters from peers will be accepted.
Upload a writing sample that represents your best scholarly work. Examples include a thesis, a research-based paper, published article, or a paper submitted as a course assignment.
Submit GRE test scores to the FSU Office of Graduate Admissions. The school reporting code for test scores is 5219, no department code is required.