Admission Requirements

Admission to FSEHD Masters level programs is determined by the quality of the total application. Applicants must submit the following to the Associate Dean of Graduate Programs as a measure of their potential for success in graduate level studies.

1. Application and $50.00 nonrefundable fee.
2. One copy of all official transcripts of each undergraduate and graduate record.
3. A minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of B (3.00 on a 4.00 scale) in all undergraduate course work. Applicants with undergraduate GPAs less than 3.00 may be admitted to degree candidacy upon submission of other evidence of academic potential.
4. Official standardized test scores (Graduate Record Examination or the Miller Analogies Test).
5. Three candidate reference forms WITH 3 accompanying letters of recommendation.
6. Professional goals essay.
7. Performance-based evaluation of professional work or volunteer experience.
8. A current resume.
9. A minimum of 6 credit hours of coursework in psychology or related field.

Retention Requirements

1. A minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.25 each semester. Grades below B are not considered of graduate quality and are of limited application to degree work.
2. A minimum grade of B- in Counseling and Educational Psychology 531 or 532. Students who receive a grade of B- or lower in either of these courses must consult with their advisor before registering for any subsequent course in the plan of study.
3. A minimum grade of B- in Counseling and Educational Psychology 538, 539, or 540. Students who receive a grade below a B- in any of these courses must retake the course. After retaking the course, a recommendation to continue from the student's advisor is required.
4. A passing score on the M.A. comprehensive examination.
5. A minimum grade of B in Counseling and Educational Psychology 683 and 684, and a recommendation to continue from the program director.
6. A satisfactory rating on the internship portfolio.
7. Failure to meet any one of the above requirements is sufficient cause for dismissal from the program.

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