ADMISSIONS

Florida College for Philosophical and Religious Studies is under the authority of the The State of Florida, Department of Education, and follow strictly the law for all licensed Universities and Colleges in Florida,  “The State Florida Statutes 1005.04 Fair consumer practices.”

 Florida Statutes Title XLVIII. K-20 Education Code § 1005.04.

The State of Florida Statutes, Fair consumer practices:
Title XLVIII; K-20 EDUCATION CODE; Chapter 1005;

NONPUBLIC POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION:

1005.04 Fair consumer practices.
(1) Every institution that is under the jurisdiction of the commission or is exempt from the jurisdiction or purview of the commission pursuant to s. 1005.06(1)(c) or (f) and that either directly or indirectly solicits for enrollment any student shall:
(a) Disclose to each prospective student a statement of the purpose of such institution, its educational programs and curricula, a description of its physical facilities, its status regarding licensure, its fee schedule and policies regarding retaining student fees if a student withdraws, and a statement regarding the transferability of credits to and from other institutions.

The institution shall make the required disclosures in writing at least 1 week prior to enrollment or collection of any tuition from the prospective student.

The required disclosures may be made in the institution’s current catalog;
(b) Use a reliable method to assess, before accepting a student into a program, the student’s ability to complete successfully the course of study for which he or she has applied;
(c) Inform each student accurately about financial assistance and obligations for repayment of loans; describe any employment placement services provided and the limitations thereof; and refrain from promising or implying guaranteed placement, market availability, or salary amounts;
(d) Provide to prospective and enrolled students accurate information regarding the relationship of its programs to state licensure requirements for practicing related occupations and professions in Florida;
(e) Ensure that all advertisements are accurate and not misleading;
(f) Publish and follow an equitable prorated refund policy for all students, and follow both the federal refund guidelines for students receiving federal financial assistance and the minimum refund guidelines set by commission rule; (g) Follow the requirements of state and federal laws that require annual reporting with respect to crime statistics and physical plant safety and make those reports available to the public; and
(h) Publish and follow procedures for handling student complaints, disciplinary actions, and appeals.
(2) In addition, institutions that are required to be licensed by the commission shall disclose to prospective students that additional information regarding the institution may be obtained by contacting the
Commission for Independent Education, Department of Education, Tallahassee.

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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Associate and bachelor’s degrees:

High school
   

High school equivalency test

Six hours of earned college credit

MASTER degrees:

Baccalaureate degree with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above from an accredited/US authorized institution.

Transcripts from all previously attended colleges/universities and verification of a completed bachelor's degree from an institution with an undergraduate cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Transcripts are required from all degree-granting institutions, institutions where prerequisite courses were completed, and institutions attended outside the United States.

DOCTORAL degrees:

GPA (grade point average):

A minimum 3.25 GPA required in upper level undergraduate coursework and if master's degree earned a graduate GPA of at least 3.25

GRE (graduate record examination): Required

Applicant Statement / Letter of Intent:  Required

Letters of Recommendation:  Required, 2 Letters

Additional Requirements:  Resume or CV, writing sample, and request to be considered for Graduate Assistantship should be included in Applicant Statement

Students who have earned a degree from a foreign non-English speaking country must take an English proficiency test and earn (550 paper-based, 80 internet-based on TOEFL or 6.5 on IELTS).