{"id":225,"date":"2024-07-03T13:35:21","date_gmt":"2024-07-03T13:35:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/counselor-education\/?page_id=225"},"modified":"2026-10-12T19:24:46","modified_gmt":"2026-10-12T19:24:46","slug":"faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/counselor-education\/prospective-students\/on-campus-m-ed\/faq\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"\n[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Section&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/counselor-education\/files\/2024\/07\/Counselor-Ed-Site-Fair-06.jpg&#8221; min_height=&#8221;500px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;38px||38px||true|&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_code _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<script type=\"application\/ld+json\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->{<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  \"mainEntity\": [<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"@type\": \"Question\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"name\": \"Is it possible to dual-track across the three specialty areas?\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"acceptedAnswer\": {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        \"@type\": \"Answer\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        \"text\": \"Mental health counseling (MHC) and marriage and family therapy (MFT) students can dual-track with the school counseling (SC) track (and vice versa). 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Students graduate with both a master\u2019s and an education specialist degree.\"<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    },<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"@type\": \"Question\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"name\": \"Is the GRE required?\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"acceptedAnswer\": {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        \"@type\": \"Answer\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        \"text\": \"No. We do not require the GRE for the counselor education master\u2019s\/educational specialist program. However, it is required to apply to our on-campus Ph.D. program.\"<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    },<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"@type\": \"Question\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"name\": \"What if I'm having trouble submitting my official transcripts by the application deadline?\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"acceptedAnswer\": {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        \"@type\": \"Answer\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        \"text\": \"For the purpose of initial review, the UF Office of Admissions accepts unofficial transcripts. These should be uploaded as part of your application. 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More information on our cohort models is available on our program pages.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->Mental health counseling (MHC)<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->Marriage and family therapy (MFT)<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->School counseling (SC)\"<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    },<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"@type\": \"Question\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"name\": \"What should I focus on in my application materials?\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"acceptedAnswer\": {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        \"@type\": \"Answer\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        \"text\": \"Your application materials should include:<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->A personal statement that is 2-4 pages and double-spaced. It should highlight your career goals, interest in the counseling profession, and how you believe our program can help you achieve your goals.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->3 letters of recommendation from previous professors and\/or other individuals (not friends or family members). 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FAQ<\/h1>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;7358ebeb-6a3c-43ef-9f21-6d31a059d41b&#8221; text_font=&#8221;|600||on|||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#CC4927&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; link_font=&#8221;||||on||||&#8221; link_text_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; link_font_size=&#8221;15px&#8221; link_letter_spacing=&#8221;1px&#8221; header_3_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; min_height=&#8221;31.8px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;10px||24px||false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<p><a class=\"degree-submenu-link\" href=\"https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/counselor-education\/prospective-students\/on-campus-m-ed\">Program Home<\/a><a class=\"degree-submenu-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fa.ufl.edu\/directive-categories\/tuition-and-fees\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tuition and Fees<\/a><a class=\"degree-submenu-link\" href=\"https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/counselor-education\/prospective-students\/on-campus-m-ed\/faq\">FAQ<\/a><a class=\"degree-submenu-link\" href=\"mailto:sarajeanphilippe@ufl.edu\">Email Coordinator<\/a><a class=\"degree-submenu-link\" href=\"https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/counselor-education\/prospective-students\/on-campus-m-ed\/application\">Application Instructions<\/a><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;3_4,1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||7px|||&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;47592707-0c8e-46fa-afeb-3cb8fd954429&#8243; header_2_font=&#8221;|300|||||||&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#1F7E98&#8243; header_2_font_size=&#8221;28px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||20px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Is it possible to dual-track across the three specialty areas?&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; closed_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; open_icon_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;b05bda2a-78bf-4d82-8e61-5d4a57f408b9&#8243; title_text_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; title_font=&#8221;Lato|700|||||||&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;17px&#8221; body_link_text_color=&#8221;#194588&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||7px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px||10px||false|false&#8221; link_option_url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#EDBA75&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Students cannot <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">dual-track <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">across our counseling programs.<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> However, students <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">are able to<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> utilize elective credits to register for courses across <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">tracks.<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Can I get a master&#8217;s degree without getting an education specialist degree?&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; closed_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; open_icon_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;b05bda2a-78bf-4d82-8e61-5d4a57f408b9&#8243; title_text_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; title_font=&#8221;Lato|700|||||||&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;17px&#8221; body_link_text_color=&#8221;#194588&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||7px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px||10px||false|false&#8221; link_option_url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#EDBA75&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<p>No, we only offer a combined for a 72-hour program. 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However, it is required to apply to our <\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/counselor-education\/prospective-students\/on-campus-ph-d\/\" class=\"editor-rtfLink\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">on-campus Ph.D.<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> program.<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;What if I&#8217;m having trouble submitting my official transcripts by the application deadline?&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; closed_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; open_icon_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;b05bda2a-78bf-4d82-8e61-5d4a57f408b9&#8243; title_text_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; title_font=&#8221;Lato|700|||||||&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;17px&#8221; body_link_text_color=&#8221;#194588&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||7px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px||10px||false|false&#8221; link_option_url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#EDBA75&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<p>For the purpose of initial review, the UF Office of Admissions accepts unofficial transcripts. 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The entire application packet must be complete for us to consider it.<\/p>\n<p>However, applicants who receive an offer of admission must arrange to have official transcripts sent to the UF Office of Admissions.<\/p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Do you have an online program?&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; closed_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; open_icon_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;b05bda2a-78bf-4d82-8e61-5d4a57f408b9&#8243; title_text_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; title_font=&#8221;Lato|700|||||||&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;17px&#8221; body_link_text_color=&#8221;#194588&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||7px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px||10px||false|false&#8221; link_option_url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#EDBA75&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<p>No. Our counselor education programs are classified as on-campus programs. While some courses may be offered online, classes are mainly taught at UF&#8217;s Gainesville campus.<\/p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;What is the tuition cost for this program? &#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; closed_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; open_icon_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;b05bda2a-78bf-4d82-8e61-5d4a57f408b9&#8243; title_text_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; title_font=&#8221;Lato|700|||||||&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;17px&#8221; body_link_text_color=&#8221;#194588&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||7px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px||10px||false|false&#8221; link_option_url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#EDBA75&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">You can find up-to-date tuition information on the <\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/admissions.ufl.edu\/afford\/\" class=\"editor-rtfLink\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">UF Admissions website<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">. <\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Are there assistantships available? &#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; closed_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; open_icon_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;b05bda2a-78bf-4d82-8e61-5d4a57f408b9&#8243; title_text_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; title_font=&#8221;Lato|700|||||||&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;17px&#8221; body_link_text_color=&#8221;#194588&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||7px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px||10px||false|false&#8221; link_option_url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#EDBA75&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The counselor education program does not directly provide assistantships or funding for joint master&#8217;s\/educational specialist students. However, students may be eligible for assistantships elsewhere on campus. The UF Graduate School maintains a list of opportunities on <\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/grad.ufl.edu\/gss\/funding\/\" class=\"editor-rtfLink\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">its website<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;How long is the program?&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; closed_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; open_icon_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;b05bda2a-78bf-4d82-8e61-5d4a57f408b9&#8243; title_text_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; title_font=&#8221;Lato|700|||||||&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;17px&#8221; body_link_text_color=&#8221;#194588&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||7px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px||10px||false|false&#8221; link_option_url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#EDBA75&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Students usually complete our program in program 2.5 to 3 years. More information on our cohort models is available on our program pages. <\/span>\n<ul>\n<ul class=\"arrow-bullets\">\n\t<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/counselor-education\/prospective-students\/on-campus-m-ed\/mental-health-counseling-track\/\" class=\"editor-rtfLink\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Mental health counseling (MHC)<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\t<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/counselor-education\/prospective-students\/on-campus-m-ed\/marriage-and-family-counseling\/\" class=\"editor-rtfLink\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Marriage and family therapy (MFT)<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><\/span><\/li>\n\t<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/counselor-education\/prospective-students\/on-campus-m-ed\/school-counseling-track\/\" class=\"editor-rtfLink\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">School counseling (SC)<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;What should I focus on in my application materials? &#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; closed_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; open_icon_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;b05bda2a-78bf-4d82-8e61-5d4a57f408b9&#8243; title_text_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; title_font=&#8221;Lato|700|||||||&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;17px&#8221; body_link_text_color=&#8221;#194588&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||7px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px||10px||false|false&#8221; link_option_url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#EDBA75&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Your application materials should include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<ul class=\"arrow-bullets\">\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">A personal statement that is 3-single space pages. It should highlight your career goals, interest in the counseling profession, and how you believe our program can help you achieve your goals.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Completed <a href=\"https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/counselor-education\/files\/2025\/12\/COE-Counseling-Statement-Exercises-accessible.pdf\">Counselor Statement Exercise<\/a><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">3 letters of recommendation from previous professors and\/or other individuals (not friends or family members). These individuals should speak to your readiness for graduate work and your fit within the counseling profession<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">R\u00e9sum\u00e9 or CV<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Providing official academic transcripts, even if you are a current University of Florida student<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">TOEFL scores to demonstrate English language proficiency (international applicants only)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/ul>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;How many students are accepted each year?&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; closed_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; open_icon_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;b05bda2a-78bf-4d82-8e61-5d4a57f408b9&#8243; title_text_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; title_font=&#8221;Lato|700|||||||&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;17px&#8221; body_link_text_color=&#8221;#194588&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||7px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px||10px||false|false&#8221; link_option_url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#EDBA75&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]Each spring, we accept approximately 40 people for admission into our combination master&#8217;s and education specialist program. 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This number includes students from all three tracks: mental health counseling, marriage and family counseling, and school counseling.[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;When will we hear if we are accepted?&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; closed_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; open_icon_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;b05bda2a-78bf-4d82-8e61-5d4a57f408b9&#8243; title_text_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; title_font=&#8221;Lato|700|||||||&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;17px&#8221; body_link_text_color=&#8221;#194588&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||7px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px||10px||false|false&#8221; link_option_url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#EDBA75&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<div class=\"flex_column av_one_full  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding first  avia-builder-el-13  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_full  column-top-margin\">\n<div class=\"togglecontainer  avia-builder-el-14  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  enable_toggles\">\n<section class=\"av_toggle_section\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\">\n<div class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \">\n<div id=\"toggle-id-19-container\" class=\"toggle_wrap  active_tc\">\n<div class=\"toggle_content invers-color\" itemprop=\"text\">\n<p>You should know about acceptances by mid-April.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Should I attach my transcripts to the application AND send official ones directly to the university?&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; closed_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; open_icon_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;b05bda2a-78bf-4d82-8e61-5d4a57f408b9&#8243; title_text_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; title_font=&#8221;Lato|700|||||||&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;17px&#8221; body_link_text_color=&#8221;#194588&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||7px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px||10px||false|false&#8221; link_option_url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#EDBA75&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Yes, the UF Office of Admissions requires all students to provide <\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/admissions.ufl.edu\/apply\/graduate\/\" class=\"editor-rtfLink\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">official copies of transcripts<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">. <\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Are there research opportunities for joint master&#8217;s\/educational specialist students?&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; closed_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; open_icon_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;b05bda2a-78bf-4d82-8e61-5d4a57f408b9&#8243; title_text_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; title_font=&#8221;Lato|700|||||||&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;17px&#8221; body_link_text_color=&#8221;#194588&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||7px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px||10px||false|false&#8221; link_option_url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#EDBA75&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<div class=\"flex_column av_one_full  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding first  avia-builder-el-13  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_full  column-top-margin\">\n<div class=\"togglecontainer  avia-builder-el-14  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  enable_toggles\">\n<section class=\"av_toggle_section\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\">\n<div class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \">\n<div id=\"toggle-id-19-container\" class=\"toggle_wrap  active_tc\">\n<div class=\"toggle_content invers-color\" itemprop=\"text\">Master&#8217;s\/educational specialist students have opportunities to work with faculty to support their research, allowing our students hands-on experience early in their professional careers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"av_toggle_section\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\">\n<div class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"av_toggle_section\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\">\n<div class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \">\n<p data-fake-id=\"#toggle-id-22\" class=\"toggler \" itemprop=\"headline\">\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex_column av_one_full  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding first  avia-builder-el-15  el_after_av_one_full  avia-builder-el-last  column-top-margin\">\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\">\n<div class=\"avia_textblock \" itemprop=\"text\"><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Who is the contact person for joint master&#8217;s\/educational specialist applications?&#8221; 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