Application Documents

Degree Program(s):

• Online or Education Center AA/BA/BS
  All Associate, Bachelor of Arts & Bachelor of Science Programs offered Online or at an Education Center

Required Documents:

• Identification: Drivers License or Passport (digital photo emailed or faxed copy)
• Official Highschool Transcript(s)
• Official College Transcript(s)

Degree Program(s):

• Campus AA/BA/BS
  All Associate, Bachelor of Arts & Bachelor of Science Programs Offered on Main Campus

Required Documents:

• Official Highschool Transcript(s)
• Official College Transcript(s)
• Letter of Recommendation(s) Required for Transfer Students
• Essay (Optional)
• Test Scores (Optional: Test Optional Policy)

Degree Program(s):

• Master of Accounting (MAcc)

Required Documents:

• Current Resume
• Professional Goal Statement
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Professional Goal Statement
Master of Accounting (MAcc)

Submit a written statement of 500 words or more that answers the following three questions:

1. What are your professional goals and how will this graduate degree from Saint Leo University benefit you in reaching these goals?
2. Based on your previous collegiate, professional, and life experience, why do you think now is the right time for you to enroll in a graduate program at Saint Leo University?
3. How do you think you will be able to handle the academic rigor of a graduate program that requires students to maintain a minimum of a 3.3 GPA? *

* Answer only required for: Graduate Applicants with GPA below 3.3.

• Two Letters of Recommendation (professional & academic accepted)
• Official College Transcript(s)
• Test Scores - if applicable

Degree Program(s):

• Master of Arts (MA), Creative Writing
  All Specializations

Required Documents:

• Professional Goal Statement
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Professional Goal Statement
Master of Arts (MA), Creative Writing
Submit a written statement answering the following three questions:
1. What are your professional goals and how will a Creative Writing degree from Saint Leo University benefit you in reaching those goals?
2. Based on your previous collegiate, professional, and life experience, why do you think now is the right time for you to enroll in the Creative Writing program?
3. How do you think you will be able to handle an academic rigor of a graduate program that requires students to maintain a minimum of a 3.0 GPA?
• Two Letters of Recommendation (professional & academic accepted)
• Creative Writing Sample
• Official College Transcript(s)

Degree Program(s):

• Master of Arts (MA), Theology

Required Documents:

• Professional Goal Statement
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Professional Goal Statement
Master of Arts (MA), Theology

Submit a written statement of 250 words or more that outlines how your educational and career goals match Saint Leo University’s Master of Arts in Theology program.

• One Letter of Recommendation
• Official Transcript(s)

Degree Program(s):

• Master of Education (MEd)
  All Specializations (see below for details)
• Educational Leadership, MEd *
• Educational Leadership for Catholic Leaders, MEd *
• Exceptional Student Education, MEd **

Required Documents:

• Current Resume
• Professional Goal Statement
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Professional Goal Statement
Master of Education (MEd)

Submit a written statement of 250 words or more that outlines how your educational and career goals match Saint Leo University's Master of Education program.

• Two Letters of Recommendation (professional & academic accepted)
• Registration Form
• Teaching or Administrative Certificate
• Official College Transcript(s)
• Statement of Acknowledgement and Understanding
• * Performance Evaluations
• * Mentor Agreement
• ** Teaching Certificate

Degree Program(s):

• Master of Business Administration (MBA)
  All Specializations

Required Documents:

• Current Resume
• Professional Goal Statement
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Professional Goal Statement
Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Submit a written statement of 500 words or more that answers the following three questions:

1. What are your professional goals and how will this graduate degree from Saint Leo University benefit you in reaching these goals?
2. Based on your previous collegiate, professional, and life experience, why do you think now is the right time for you to enroll in a graduate program at Saint Leo University?
3. How do you think you will be able to handle the academic rigor of a graduate program that requires students to maintain a minimum of a 3.0 GPA? *

* Answer only required for: Graduate Applicants with a GPA below 3.0.

• Two Letters of Recommendation (professional & academic accepted)
• Official College Transcript(s)

Degree Program(s):

• Master of Science (MS), Criminal Justice
  All Specializations
• Master of Science (MS), Emergency Management
  All Specializations

Required Documents:

• Professional Goal Statement
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Professional Goal Statement
Master of Science (MS), Criminal Justice

Submit a written statement of 500 words or more that answers the following three questions:

1. What are your professional goals and how will a Master of Science in Criminal Justice from Saint Leo University benefit you in reaching those goals?
2. Based on your previous collegiate, professional, and life experience, why do you think this is the right time for you to enroll into the Master of Science in Criminal Justice program?
3. How do you think you will be able to handle the academic rigor of a graduate program that requires students to maintain a minimum of a 3.0 GPA? *

* Answer only required for: Graduate Applicants with a GPA below 3.0.

• Two Letters of Recommendation (professional & academic accepted)
• Official College Transcript(s)
• Cohort Agreement Form

Degree Program(s):

• Master of Science (MS), Cyber Security

Required Documents:

• Current Resume
• Professional Goal Statement
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Professional Goal Statement
Master of Science (MS), Cyber Security

Submit a written statement of 500 words or more that answers the following three questions:

1. What are your professional goals and how will this graduate degree from Saint Leo University assist you in reaching these goals?
2. Based on your previous collegiate, professional, and life experience, why do you think now is the right time for you to enroll in a graduate program at Saint Leo University?
3. How do you think you will be able to handle the academic rigor of a graduate program that requires students to maintain a minimum of a 3.0 GPA? *

* Answer only required for: Graduate Applicants with a GPA below 3.0.

• Two Letters of Recommendation (professional & academic accepted)
• Official College Transcript(s)

Degree Program(s):

• Master of Science (MS), Instructional Design

Required Documents:

• Current Resume
• Professional Goal Statement
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Professional Goal Statement
Master of Science (MS), Instructional Design

Submit a written statement of 250 words or more that outlines how your educational and career goals match Saint Leo University's Master of Science in Instructional Design program.

• Two Letters of Recommendation (professional & academic accepted)
• Registration Form
• Statement of Acknowledgement and Understanding
• Official College Transcript(s)

Degree Program(s):

• Master of Science (MS), Human Services Administration

Required Documents:

• Current Resume
• Professional Goal Statement
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Professional Goal Statement
Master of Science (MS), Human Services Administration

Submit a written statement of 2-5 pages that outlines how your educational and career goals match Saint Leo University's Master of Science in Human Services Administration degree.

• Three Letters of Recommendation (professional & academic accepted)
• Official College Transcript(s)

Degree Program(s):

• Master of Science (MS), Psychology
  All Specializations

Required Documents:

• Professional Goal Statement
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Professional Goal Statement
Master of Science (MS), Psychology

Submit a written statement of 500 words or more that outlines how Saint Leo's Master of Science in Psychology would help you achieve your professional goals.

• Two Letters of Recommendation (professional & academic accepted)
• Cohort Agreement Form
• Official College Transcript(s)
• * Test Scores

Degree Program(s):

• Master of Social Work (MSW)
  Advanced Clinical Practice (2 Year)
  Advanced Clinical Practice (3 Year)
  Advanced Standing *

Required Documents:

• Current Resume
• Professional Goal Statement
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Professional Goal Statement
Master of Social Work (MSW)
Submit a written goal statement of 3-5 double spaced, typed pages that answers the following four questions:
1. What are your specific professional goals? How would the Saint Leo University Master of Social Work Program, with its emphasis on advanced clinical practice, help you to achieve your goals?
2. Please describe how you would complete the normal daytime work hours for internships.
3. What particular personal strengths do you bring to the social work profession? What limitations do you perceive you have? How have both been demonstrated?
4. What other personal or professional experience or qualities do you see as aiding you in your goals?
• Three Letters of Recommendation (professional & academic accepted)
• Cohort Agreement Form
• Application Verification Form
• Official College Transcript(s)
• * Field Work Evaluation Form
• ** Professional Skills and Field Work Form

Degree Program(s):

• Non-Degree Seeking (NDS) - Graduate
  NDS - Master of Accounting, MAcc
  NDS - Theology, MA
  NDS - Master of Business Administration, MBA
  NDS - Master of Education, MEd *
  NDS - Criminal Justice, MS
  NDS - Cyber Security, MS
  NDS - Emergency & Disaster Management, MS
  NDS - Master of Social Work, MSW **

Required Documents:

• Official College Transcript(s)
• * Cohort Agreement Form
• ** Application Verification Form

Degree Program(s):

• Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)

Required Documents:

• Current Resume
• Professional Goal Statement
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Professional Goal Statement
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
Submit a written statement of 3 or more pages that answers the following questions:
1. Explain how your professional experience and academic background make you an ideal candidate for doctoral studies (1 page minimum).
2. Describe your specific area of interest. Explain how conducting research in this area will help you fulfill your career objectives (1 page minimum).
3. Describe your future career goals upon completion of this program (1 page minimum).
• Two Letters of Recommendation (professional & academic accepted)
• Official Graduate Transcript(s)
• Cohort Agreement Form

Degree Program(s):

• Doctor of Criminal Justice (DCJ)
  All Specializations

Required Documents:

• Professional Goal Statement
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Professional Goal Statement
Doctor of Criminal Justice (DCJ)

Submit a written goal statement of 1-2 pages (minimum 500 words) addressing your specific area of interest.

• Two Letters of Recommendation (professional & academic accepted)
• Official Graduate Transcript(s)
• Cohort Agreement Form

Degree Program(s):

• Doctor of Education (EdD), School Leadership

Required Documents:

• Current Resume
• Professional Goal Statement
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Professional Goal Statement
Doctor of Education (EdD), School Leadership
Submit a written statement of 1-2 pages that addresses the following question:
1. Why is common sense important for organizational leaders? Please give two examples of situations where common sense would matter as much as skills and/or knowledge.
• Two Letters of Recommendation (professional & academic accepted)
• Official Graduate Transcript(s)
• Cohort Agreement Form

Degree Program(s):

• Education Specialist: Educational Leadership Specialization

Required Documents:

• Current Resume
• Professional Goal Statement
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Professional Goal Statement
Education Specialist: Educational Leadership Specialization

Submit a written statement of 250 words or more that outlines how your educational and career goals match Saint Leo University's Educational Leadership Specialization program.

• Two Letters of Recommendation (professional & academic accepted)
• Official Graduate Transcript(s)
• Registration Form
• Teaching or Administrative Certificate
• Statement of Acknowledgement and Understanding