Graduate Admissions
Program Requirements
Committed to providing workforce talent to current and merging industry, St. Thomas University takes great pride in developing and designing programs that meet industry demands. In addition to being flexible, affordable and nationally ranked, STU offers an Engaged learning experience – a hands-on environment connecting students, ideas and real world experience, preparing our graduates to be leaders in the public sector, private sector, research and teaching. With numerous Graduate Programs to choose from, St. Thomas University offers everything you need to excel in your current career or begin a new one.
Minimum Admission Requirements by Program
Note that a Graduate Writing Assessment (GWA) may be required for admission into the graduate program of your choice. The Graduate Writing Assessment is a formal assessment exam, administered through the University’s Testing Center, to assess the student’s writing capability and to determine if a student will need to enroll in GR500W Graduate Writing/Skills.
Biscayne College
| Program | Minimum GPA | GRE/GMAT | GWA (Graduate Writing Assessment) |
Interview |
| MS in Counseling Studies | 3.0 | Not Required | GWA if GPA is <3.0 | ✔ |
| MA in Criminal Justice | 3.0 | Not Required | GWA if GPA is <3.0 | |
| MS in Guidance & Counseling | 3.0 | Not Required | GWA if GPA is <3.0 | ✔ |
| MS in Marriage & Family Therapy | 3.0 | Not Required | GWA if GPA is <3.0 | ✔ |
| MS Mental Health Counseling | 3.0 | Not Required | GWA if GPA is <3.0 | ✔ |
Recommendation if student does not meet minimum GPA: Complete the Graduate Writing Assessment (GWA).
Gus Machado School of Business
| Program | Minimum GPA | GRE/GMAT/MAT | GWA (Graduate Writing Assessment) |
Interview |
| Master of Accounting | 2.75 | Not Required | GWA if GPA is <2.75 | |
| Master of Business Administration (MBA) | 2.75 | Not Required | GWA if GPA is <2.75 | |
| Master of International Business | 2.75 | Not Required | Required | |
| Master of Science in Management | 2.75 | Not Required | GWA if GPA is <2.75 | |
| Master of Science in Cyber Security | 2.75 | Not Required | GWA if GPA is <2.75 | |
| MBS/MS in Sports Administration | 2.75 | Not Required | GWA if GPA is <2.75 | ✔ |
| DBA in Sports Administration | 3.0 | GRE or GMAT | Not Required | |
| DBA in Information Security** | 3.25 | Not Required | Not Required |
Recommendation if student does not meet minimum GPA: Complete the Graduate Writing Assessment (GWA).
**Minimum of 7-10 years of professional experience
School of Leadership, Education and Communication
| Program | Minimum GPA | GRE/GMAT | GWA (Graduate Writing Assessment) |
Interview |
| MA in Communication Arts | 3.0 | Not Required | GWA if GPA is <3.0 | |
| MS Educational Leadership | 3.0 | Not Required | ||
| MS Elementary Education | 3.0 | Not Required | ||
| MS Instructional Technology | 3.0 | Not Required | ||
| MS in Reading | 3.0 | Not Required | ||
| MS in Special Education | 3.0 | Not Required | ||
| MS in TESOL | 3.0 | Not Required | ||
| Master in Executive Leadership | 3.0 | Not Required | ||
| Ed.D in Leadership & Innovation | 3.0 | Not Required |
Recommendation if student does not meet minimum GPA requirements: ALL graduate applicants with an undergraduate GPA that is less than 3.0 will be required to submit an essay explaining why and how they have progressed professionally since receiving their undergraduate degree.
School of Science Technology and Health
| Program | Minimum GPA | GRE/GMAT | GWA (Graduate Writing Assessment) |
Interview |
| MS in Cell and Molecular Biology | 3.0 | GRE | Not Required | |
| MS in Bioethics | 3.0 | Not Required | ✔ | |
| MS in Nursing | 3.0 | Not Required | State of Florida RN Licensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree from an accredited nursing school |
✔ |
| MS Big Data Analytics | 3.0 | Not Required | ||
| MS in Biology for STEM Educators | 3.0 | Not Required | Not Required |
School of Theology and Ministry*
| Program | Minimum GPA | Writing Sample or Statement | Resume | GRE/GMAT/MAT | Interview |
| Master of Divinity | 3.0 | Writing Sample | GRE or MAT | ✔ | |
| MA in Pastoral Ministries | 3.0 | Writing Sample | GRE or MAT | ✔ | |
| PhD in Practical Theology | Master’s degree in Theology or completion of 15 graduate Theology credits | Stmt. of Purpose & Theology Writing Sample | ✔ | Not Required | ✔ |
*Meeting minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission.
Recommendation if student does not meet minimum GPA requirements (M.Div & Pastoral Ministries): Completion of interview with Program Coordinator
Please note: These conditions are subject to change. Please check with the appropriate college to confirm admission requirements.
Letters of Recommendation (Letter of Recommendation Form), Resume, Professional Goals statement, and/or Writing Sample may apply. Check with your program of choice.
