Specialized Admissions

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• Accounting

  Academic Progression

  Degree	Bachelor of Accounting (BAcc)
  GPA	2.0 or higher cumulative 2.75 or higher in prerequisite courses
  Additional Requirements	AA degree from FL public college or completion of FIU’s UCC Completion of all prerequisites Completion of each prerequisite course with grade of C or higher in two attempts or fewer Drop/Withdrawal grades are considered attempts
  Application Deadline	The College of Business has earlierApplication and Deposit Deadlines
  Advising	Accounting Advising

• Architecture

  Graduate Program with Lower-Division Prerequisite Requirements

  Degrees	Accelerated Master of Architecture (M. Arch) Accelerated Master of Interior Architecture (MIA) Accelerated Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA) No Bachelor’s degree is awarded. Students transition from the AA degree to graduate level coursework.
  GPA	3.0 or higher cumulative
  Additional Requirements	AA degree from FL public college or completion of FIU’s UCC Completion of all prerequisites Completion of each prerequisite course with grade of C or higher Portfolio of creative work In addition to submitting FIU’s (transfer) admissions application , student submit the GetAcceptd application. A link to GetAcceptd is included for each program listed below. Architecture Application Process & Portfolio Requirements (See Transfer Students Tab) Interior Architecture Application Process & Portfolio Requirements (Transfer Students tab) Landscape Architecture Application Process & Portfolio Requirements (Transfer Students tab)
  Application Deadline	January 15th each year
  Advising	Architecture Advising: For Prospective Students (Admissions/Recruitment)

• Art and Fine Arts

  Specialized Admissions

  Degrees	Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Art
  GPA	2.0 or higher cumulative 2.75 or higher in the 4 foundational courses below in two attempts or fewer (Drop/Withdrawal grades are considered attempts) ART 1201C (2D Design) ART 1203C (3D Design) ART 2300C (Beginning Drawing) ART 2330C (Beginning Figure Drawing)
  Additional Requirements	AA degree from FL public college or completion of FIU’s UCC Completion of all prerequisites Completion of each prerequisite course with grade of C or higher See Transfer Guide for a list of all prerequisites Portfolio (artworks): Portfolio Requirements and Deadlines
  Advising	Fine Arts in Art Advising

  Academic Progression Standards

  Degree	Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Digital Arts
  GPA	2.0 or higher cumulative 2.75 or higher in the 4 foundational courses below in two attempts or fewer (Drop/Withdrawal grades are considered attempts) ART 1201C (2D Design) ART 1203C (3D Design) ART 2300C (Beginning Drawing) ART 2330C (Beginning Figure Drawing)
  Additional Requirements	AA degree from FL public college or completion of FIU’s UCC Completion of all prerequisites Completion of each prerequisite course with grade of C or higher See Transfer Guide for a list of all prerequisites Portfolio (artworks): Portfolio Requirements and Deadlines The Digital Arts portfolio will be used to advise students on a course sequence designed for success.
  Advising	Fine Arts in Digital Arts Advising

  Academic Progression Standards

  Degree	Bachelor of Arts in Art
  GPA	2.0 or higher cumulative 2.5 or higher in the 4 foundational courses below in two attempts or fewer (Drop/Withdrawal grades are considered attempts) ART 1201C (2D Design) ART 1203C (3D Design) ART 2300C (Beginning Drawing) ART 2330C (Beginning Figure Drawing)
  Additional Requirements	AA degree from FL public college or completion of FIU’s UCC Completion of all prerequisites Completion of each prerequisite course with grade of C or higher See Transfer Guide for a list of all prerequisites A portfolio of creative work is not required for this degree
  Advising	Art Advising

  Teacher Preparation State Mandated Admission Requirements

  Degree	Bachelor of Science in Art Education K-12*
  GPA	2.5 or higher cumulative 2.5 or higher in the 4 foundational courses elow in two attempts or fewer (Drop/Withdrawal grades are considered attempts) ART 1201C (2D Design) ART 1203C (3D Design) ART 2300C (Beginning Drawing) ART 2330C (Beginning Figure Drawing)
  Additional Requirements	AA degree from FL public college or completion of FIU’s UCC Completion of all prerequisites Completion of each prerequisite course with grade of C or higher See Transfer Guide for a list of all prerequisites Portfolio not required
  Advising	Art Education Advising

• Business Administration

  Academic Progression

  Degree	Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
  Majors	Business Analytics Finance Human Resource Management International Business Logistics and Supply Chain Management Management Information Systems Marketing Real Estate
  GPA	2.0 or higher cumulative 2.5 or higher in prerequisite courses
  Additional Requirements	AA degree from FL public college or completion of FIU’s UCC Completion of all prerequisites Completion of each prerequisite course with grade of C or higher in two attempts or fewer Drop/Withdrawal grades are considered attempts
  Application Deadline	The College of Business has earlier  Application and Deposit Deadlines
  Advising	Business Advising

• Dietetics and Nutrition

  Specialized Admissions

  Degree	Bachelor of Science in Dietetics and Nutrition Dietetics Track (Didactic Program) Nutrition Science Track
  GPA	2.70 or higher cumulative
  Additional Requirements	AA degree from FL public college or completion of FIU’s UCC Completion of all prerequisite courses Grade of “C” or better in prerequisite science courses BSC 2010/L (General Biology I and Lab) CHM 1045/L (General Chemistry I and Lab) CHM 1046/L (General Chemistry II and Lab) HUN 2201 (Principles of Nutrition) Information Sheet for Transfer Students
  Advising	Dietetics and Nutrition Advising (See “Program Directors and Advisors” at bottom of page)

• Digital Communication and Media

  Specialized Admissions

  Degree	Bachelor of Science in Digital Communication and Media
  Majors	Digital Broadcasting Digital and Interactive Media Digital Journalism Digital TV and Multimedia Production
  GPA	2.85 minimum
  Additional Requirements	AA degree from FL public college or completion of FIU’s UCC Completion of all prerequisite courses
  Advising	Journalism + Media Advising

• Education

  Teacher Preparation State Mandated Admission Requirement

  Majors	Art Education K-12 (also refer to Art and Fine Arts tab) Early Childhood Education Elementary Education English Education Exceptional Student Education Mathematics Education ( FIUteach) Music Education K-12 (also refer to Music tab) Social Studies Education: Geography, History, Political Science Science Education ( FIUteach): Biology, Chemical, Earth Science, Physics
  GPA	2.5 minimum
  Entry Exam	Pass the General Knowledge Test (GK) The GK is required for all teacher preparation programs; it is not required for the following non-teacher certification programs: Early Childhood Education-Development Track, Exceptional Student Education-Special Education, Educational Foundations and Policy Track, and Elementary Education-Career Development Track. Florida Teacher Certification Examinations
  Additional Requirements	AA degree from FL public college or completion of FIU’s UCC Completion of all prerequisite courses
  Advising	Education Advising

• Engineering

  Academic Progression Standards

  Degrees	Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Bachelor of Science in Environment Engineering Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Engineering Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
  GPA	2.0 or higher cumulative
  Additional Requirements	AA degree from FL public college or completion of FIU’s UCC Completion of each prerequisite course with grade of C or higher The programs below require specific math and/or science courses prior to transfer. Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Interdisciplinary Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering  Calculus I ready or Calculus I or higher What courses are required to become Calculus I ready? MAC 1105 (College Algebra) and MAC 1147 (Precalculus Algebra and Trigonometry) or MAC 1140 (Precalculus Algebra) and MAC 1114 (Trigonometry) Learn more about the Calculus ready policy Computer Engineering and Electrical Engineering  Calculus I or higher Biomedical Engineering Complete these 4 foundational courses prior to transfer MAC 2311 (Calculus I) BSC 1010/L (General Biology I and Lab) CHM 1045/L (General Chemistry I and Lab) PHY 2048/L (Physics with Calculus I and Lab)
  Advising	Engineering Advising

• Music

  Specialized Admissions

  Degree	Bachelor of Music (BM)
  Majors	Composition Instrumental Performance Jazz Performance Music Business Music Education K-12* Music Technology Organ Performance Piano Performance Vocal Performance
  GPA	2.0 or higher cumulative *2.5 or higher for the Bachelor of Music: Music Education K-12
  Additional Requirements	AA degree from FL public college or completion of FIU’s UCC Completion of each prerequisite course with grade of C or higher In addition to submitting FIU’s (transfer) admissions application , students must submit the  GetAcceptd application to be considered for an audition. An audition is also required for Music Business due to its comprehensive nature, which includes applied lessons and ensembles at a level of proficiency beyond those of beginners. The School of Music does not offer beginner level lessons.
  Advising	Music Advising

• Nursing (BSN Accelerated Option Program)

  Specialized Admissions

  Degree	Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Accelerated Option Program
  GPA	3.0 or higher cumulative for all bachelor’s coursework 3.25 or higher in prerequisite courses
  Entry Exam	ATI TEAS Registration: FIU’s Center for Testing and Career Certification
  Additional Requirements	Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution Completion of all prerequisite courses Completion of each prerequisite course with grade of C or better (repeated attempts not considered for science prerequisites) Science courses must have been completed within 10 years of enrollment at time of admission Admission Requirements (Includes information for foreign educated physicians)
  Application Deadline	Fall admission only Application cycle: April 15 – July 15 Deadline is July 15 each year Completion of all prerequisite courses by end of summer term Step-by-Step Application Process
  Advising	Nursing Advising

• Nursing (BSN Traditional Program)

  Specialized Admissions

  Degree	Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Traditional/Generic Program
  GPA	3.25 or higher cumulative (Average GPA for admits during the past 3 years = 3.70.)
  Entry Exam	ATI TEAS (minimum score: 70% Comprehensive, 62% Science) Register for Exam: Center for Testing and Career Certification
  Additional Requirements	AA degree from FL public college or completion of FIU’s UCC Completion of all prerequisite courses Completion of each prerequisite course with grade of C or better (repeated attempts not considered for science prerequisites) Science courses must have been taken within 10 years of enrollment at the time of admission Admission Requirements
  Application Deadline	Fall Application Cycle: December 15 to March 15 Fall Application Deadline: March 15 Spring Application Cycle: April 15 to July 15 Spring Application Deadline: July 15 Completion of all prerequisite courses the term prior to submitting application Step-by-Step Application Process
  Advising	Nursing Advising

• Nursing (RN to BSN-Fully Online Program)

  Specialized Admissions

  Degree	Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) RN to BSN Program (Fully-Online)
  GPA	2.75 or higher cumulative
  Entry Exam	None
  Additional Requirements	Must have unencumbered Florida Registered Nurse License Applicants from an ACEN (Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, formerly NLNAC) accredited ASN or Diploma Nursing program: 60 transferable lower-division credits Completion of FIU’s UCC (met with AA degree from FL public college or non-nursing Bachelor’s degree in another discipline from an accredited institution) Completion of foreign language requirement, FLENT/FLEX Completion of all prerequisite courses (see “Requirements” Tab) Completion of each prerequisite course with grade of C or higher (see “Requirements” Tab) (repeated attempts not considered for science prerequisites) Applicants with BSN courses from another institution requesting transfer into RN-BSN Track: Transfer courses must be evaluated by Nursing faculty Students allowed a maximum of 6 transfer upper-division nursing credits (must have been completed within 5 years of enrollment at time of admission) Transfer credits do not replace the 30 credits required in FIU Nursing to earn the degree Applicants with a Florida RN license who hold degrees from outside the U.S. The degree earned outside the U.S. must be evaluated to be equivalent to a Bachelor’s or Doctorate in Medicine degree at an accredited U.S. institution General Information and Brochure (see “General Information” Tab) View Information Session (see “View Our Info Session” Tab)
  Application Deadline	Program follows deadlines set by Undergraduate Admissions
  Advising	Nursing Advising

• Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

  Specialized Admissions

  Degree	Bachelor of Science in Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
  GPA	2.85 or higher cumulative
  Additional Requirements	AA degree from FL public college or completion of FIU’s UCC Completion of all prerequisite courses Completion of each prerequisite course with grade of C or higher
  Advising	Communication Advising

• Social Work

  Specialized Admissions

  Degree	Bachelor of Science in Social Work
  GPA	2.75 or higher cumulative
  Additional Requirements	AA degree from FL public college or completion of FIU’s UCC Completion of all prerequisite courses Completion of each prerequisite course with grade of C or higher See Transfer Guide for a list of all prerequisites
  Advising	Social Work Advising

• Theatre

  Specialized Admissions

  Degree	Bachelor of Arts in Theatre
  GPA	2.0 or higher cumulative
  Additional Requirements	AA degree from FL public college or completion of FIU’s UCC Completion of all prerequisite courses Completion of each prerequisite course with grade of C or better See Transfer Guide for a list of all prerequisites Interview/Portfolio Review or an Audition Learn more about the Application Process, Portfolio Review, and Audition
  Advising	Theatre Advising