Students must apply for admission to the program.
Enrollment is limited and admission is competitive.
The Department admits students twice a year. The Admissions Committee, composed of faculty from the Department of Special Education, meets during the Fall and Spring semesters. Admission to the program is based on a holistic rating system that takes each application component into consideration. The Committee also considers the difficulty of prior course work, trends in performance, workplace and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work with children, families, and professionals in various settings. Committee members use their professional judgment to assess a candidate's potential to succeed in the program as well as in the classroom.