Each student's progress is guided by a support committee of three faculty members. Enrollment in a proseminar in language acquisition is required of all students in addition to participation in research activities. Program Administration An Advisory Council in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences administers the program in conjunction with the participating departments. This council oversees admissions to the program, recommends students for fellowships and scholarships, reviews the program requirements and curriculum, and monitors the progress of individual students. Additional instructional, research, and clinical experiences are provided by the Institute for Life Span Studies.
Academic preparation is centralized at the main university campus.
Admission To be admitted to the program, students must submit three letters of recommendation, two copies of all undergraduate and graduate transcripts, and scores from the Graduate Record Examination. No one will be admitted to the program for a terminal master's degree. Admission materials are reviewed by an admissions subcommittee of the Advisory Council. Applicants are asked to designate a support committee of three faculty members to consult with the admissions committee about the student's application. Applicants may request that the admissions committee select these faculty consultants.