Admission
The student must hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university. The student’s undergraduate grade point average should be 3.0 or higher. The following materials can be submitted any time throughout the academic year, admission to this program is on a rolling basis.
A. Prospective students should submit to the Graduate Office:
1. Evidence of scholarship and academic potential:
a. undergraduate academic record and completed graduate course work
2. Evidence of potential for developing effective human relationships and professional commitment
a. Three letters of reference, at least one of which is from an academic source
b. Student statement about goals, prior related experience, and future plans <br>c. Professional resume
B. All credentials must be submitted and then reviewed by the staff prior to the completion of nine hours of graduate study in the program.
C. Credentials are viewed in a holistic manner such that strength in one area might offset a weakness in another. The holistic review on each individual’s materials helps avoid the exclusion of qualified students that may serve the field well but whose particular circumstances result in submission of admission credentials that fall below those of the typical entering student.
Certificate Candidacy
It is the responsibility of the student tot file for certificate candidacy when six hours of course work have been completed. A cumulative average of 3.0 or better, completion of Cps 592, and demonstrated professional competence is required to qualify for the awarding of certificate candidacy status. Candidacy applications can be obtained form the Graduate Office.