PS Statements of purpose should be about 400-500 words in length, and should focus equally on the following topics: What previous experience or educational background do you have that will contribute to your ability to achieve an advanced degree in Family, Youth, and Community Sciences? What contributions do you feel that you can make to this department and to the University of Florida as a member of our graduate student body? Considering the department’s specific coursework and/or individual faculty members’ research areas, what makes you a good fit for the master’s program? GPA The University of Florida requires a GPA of at least a B (3.0) grade point average, calculated from all grades and credits after the semester where the applicant reached 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours. Please contact the Department’s Coordinator of Academic Programs if you have questions about this requirement. CV The resume should highlight educational and professional experience relevant to your interests and professional goals associated with the Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences. The resume should be submitted via the UF Office of Admissions online application system. If this is not possible, you can send it directly to the Department (Gregg Henderschiedt). The resume should not exceed two pages in length. RL The letters of recommendation are an important component of your application package. You need to provide a minimum of three letters of recommendation. We prefer letters from faculty members familiar with your academic performance. If you have been out of school for some time, we understand that this is not possible. They should be from individuals who are familiar with your performance as a student or professional. Letters of recommendation should be submitted via the UF Office of Admissions online application system. If it is not possible for a recommender to submit the letter through the online system you can provide them with the Recommendation Letter Form available through the Graduate School. In this case, the letter should be sent directly to the Department (Gregg Henderschiedt). You should point out to your recommenders that comments regarding the qualities included in the standard Recommendation Letter Form as well as other observations about your potential performance as a graduate student and professional are important. Transcript Two copies of the official transcripts from all previously attended colleges or universities should accompany all applications, one for the academic unit and one for the Graduate School. These transcripts must be received directly from the registrar of the institution where the work was done. Currently enrolled applicants at other institutions must send updated transcripts as soon as grades for that term are available. If you have attended the University of Florida, you do not need to order a transcript from the Office of the University Registrar. The academic unit will have access to your UF transcript.