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Graduate ADMISSION Application

All graduate applications are now completed online through the Graduate School. Click here to begin the online application process. Please note that the deadline for admissions applications is February 1st.

Supplementary Materials

During the online application process, you will be prompted to enter specific information and to upload several documents. Documents may be in pdf or MS Word format. These documents include:

  • Personal Statement
    In a separate document, describe your personal and professional goals for graduate study and describe how this program will help you meet these goals.
  • A current professional vita or resume
  • Representative work samples demonstrating current professional skills (e.g., research reports, validity studies)
  • Description of your program assessment and evaluation experience
    In a separate document, describe any relevant experiences you have had performing empirical research, particularly evaluation studies. For each study, include: where and when the study was performed, your level of independence on the project, your supervisor's name and position, and the impact of the study in terms of changes or modifications to an existing program.

Letters of Recommendation

You will also need to select three individuals who are knowledgeable of your academic performance and relevant volunteer or professional work to complete a recommendation for you. These recommendations will be completed electronically as part of the online application process. You will provide contact information for your refereces, and the Graduate School will send them information about the online recommendation form.

 

 

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