PS Write and submit a short essay (maximum length of one page typed and single-spaced, approximately 500 words) describing your graduate educational and career interests. What is your vision for your program of study and research? With reference to our curriculum requirements and the Social-Ecological System depicted on our curriculum webpage, briefly but specifically describe the how your vision for graduate work makes you a good fit in our degree program in comparison with other more-specialized degree programs available at the University of Florida. Be sure to identify your general area(s) of interest, and then additionally list specific examples. It will be very helpful to the faculty reviewing your application for you to identify the general nature of any fundamental concepts, questions-problems-opportunities, and problem-solving that you intend to investigate during your graduate studies. Identify the general types of employment or examples of employers you envision for your subsequent career. Summarize any research, teaching, job, or volunteer experiences that are relevant to your plans. If you are applying for the master's degree but intend to seek the doctoral degree subsequently, it would be helpful to say that in your statement. GPA The University of Florida Graduate School requires applicants to have a minimum grade average of B (3.0 on a 4-point scale) for all upper-division undergraduate work. CV CV is required Fee $30 application fee, paid to the Office of Admissions. RL Three letters of recommendation Transcript Official transcripts of all collegiate work need to be sent to the Office of Admissions.