Although a separate course in each area is not absolutely required, the Admissions Committee must be satisfied that the applicant's background knowledge is sufficient in these areas. Applicants are selected on a competitive basis from those meeting minimum requirements. These parameters vary somewhat from year to year. Undergraduate GPA's of accepted students average around 3.40, typically ranging from about 3.1 to 3.8. Average GRE Verbal and Quantitative scores are around 540 and 600, respectively, typically ranging from about 500-750.
Psychology is the predominant undergraduate major of accepted applicants.
In addition to the required courses listed below, students must complete 18 credits of graduate-level electives chosen with advisor approval. One of these electives must be in the area of special education. Those entering the program with advanced degrees may have some requirements waived based on previous graduate work, as described in the section on Waiver Policy , below. Sequencing of the curriculum assures that students are simultaneously engaged in work related to theory, research, and practice. By the second year, students are actively engaged in working with individual children and families, and in school-based consultation.