Learning and Cognition GRE Waiver Request

Please Note - The GRE has automatically been waived for master's applicants applying through 2026. Please do not complete this form if you are a master's applicant. All you need to do is submit a graduate application and the GRE requirement will automatically be waived.

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GRE Waiver Request

The GRE requirement will be waived for outstanding applicants meeting ONE of the following criteria:

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Two years of experience as an instructional (e.g., K-12 teacher, college instructor, trainer, etc.) or non-instructional (e.g., instructional designer, curriculum expert, etc.) educational professional

Successful completion of 6 graduate credit hours from the Learning and Cognition program with a graduate GPA of 3.30 or higher

Passing score on the General Knowledge Test of the Florida Certification Teacher Exam or an equivalent teacher certification examination (e.g., PRAXIS)

A completed Master’s, JD, MD, or PhD degree with a 3.0 (or better) GPA from a regionally accredited U.S. institution, or a comparable degree from an international institution.

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General Knowledge Test of the Florida Certification Teacher Exam or an equivalent teacher certification examination

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Applicants will be contacted via email with a decision on the waiver request after department review. Approval of the GRE Waiver Request does not guarantee admission to the program. Prospective students must still submit and complete a Graduate Application and meet all university and department admissions requirements to be considered for admission.

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