Graduate Programs
Elevate Your Future: Join the Graduate Program at FVSU!
Pursue advanced studies and unlock new opportunities at FVSU. Your next chapter starts here.
At FVSU, we nurture your academic curiosity and professional development. From groundbreaking research to hands-on learning, the Graduate School offers transformative experiences that prepare you for leadership and innovation in your chosen field.
Join a community committed to excellence. With our renowned faculty and a supportive environment, you’ll be ready to take on new challenges and make your mark in the world.
Curious about the admission process? Explore our Graduate Admission Requirements below!
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Graduate Admission Requirements
Minimum GPA Requirement
- Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 from their undergraduate studies for all graduate programs.
Required Test Scores
- International students must submit IELTS or TOEFL scores. Certain programs may also require GRE scores.
Supplementary Materials
- A statement of purpose (550-600 words), three letters of recommendation, and official transcripts from each post-secondary institution attended are required.
For a full list of graduate programs and additional details, click here.
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Tuition and Fees
Check out the 2024-2025 Graduate Tuition and Fees Schedule.
Graduate Assistantships
Requirements and availability may vary for assistantships offered by individual departments and funded by grants. Please contact your program of interest for additional information
Need help? Contact us at graduatestudies@fvsu.edu or call (478)-825-6338 .
List of Graduate Degree Programs
| Major | Degree | Department Contact Person |
Minimum GPA Required |
Required Tests |
Supplementary Material Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Animal Science | MS | Terrill Thomas, Ph.D. | 2.75 | IELTS/ TOEFL & GRE | Yes |
| Biotechnology | MS | Hari Singh, Ph.D. | 3.0 | IELTS/ TOEFL & GRE | Yes |
| Public Health | MPH | Oreta Samples, Ph.D. | 3.0 | IELTS/ TOEFL | Yes |
| Early Childhood/Special Education | MS | Rebecca McMullen, Ph.D. | 2.75 | IELTS/ TOEFL | Yes |
| Middle Grades Education | MS | Rebecca McMullen, Ph.D. | 2.75 | IELTS/ TOEFL | Yes |
| School Counselor Education | MS Ed | James Newton, Ph.D. | 2.75 | IELTS/ TOEFL | Yes |
| Clinical Mental Health Counseling | MS | Anissa Howard, Ph.D. | 2.75 | IELTS/ TOEFL | Yes |
| Rehabilitation Counseling | MS | Otha Everett, Ph.D. | 2.75 | IELTS/ TOEFL | Yes |
| School Counselor Education Specialist | Ed. S | James Newton, Ph.D. | 2.75 | IELTS/ TOEFL | Yes |
| Master of Public Administration | MPA | Johnny Green, Ph.D. | 3.0 | MPAP | Yes |
- IELTS: International English Language Testing System – Students whose native language is not English will be required to fulfill regular admissions requirements and score at least 600 on TOEFL