Prerequisites for Graduate Programs

M.S. Child Development
Min. 3.0 GPA on 60 most current undergraduate, post-baccalaureate or graduate level hours.
GRE required with a minimum of 147(410) Verbal, 144(500) Quantitative, 4 Analytical.
No relevant bachelor’s degree required.
Deadline for summer or fall admission - March 1st
Deadline for spring admission - October 1st.

M.Ed. Early Childhood Development & Education
Min. 3.0 GPA on 60 most current undergraduate, post-baccalaureate or graduate level hours.
GRE required with a minimum of 147(410) Verbal, 144(500) Quantitative, 4 Analytical.
No relevant bachelor’s degree required.
Deadline for summer or fall admission - March 1st
Deadline for spring admission - October 1st.

Ph.D. Early Childhood Development & Education
Min. 3.0 GPA on most recent master’s degree earned.
GRE required with a minimum of 150(450) Verbal, 146(550) Quantitative, 4 Analytical.
Must hold a relevant master’s degree.
Deadline for summer or fall admission - March 1st
Deadline for spring admission - October 1st.

M.S. Counseling & Development / School Counseling
Min. 3.0 GPA on 60 most current undergraduate, post-baccalaureate or graduate level hours.
If a K-12 teacher comes to us with an earned master’s degree, they only need to follow the deficiency plan, NOT the full master’s degree plan.
No GRE required.
No relevant bachelor’s degree required.
Must participate in Interview Day (Counseling and Development faculty will make final decision concerning admittance into the program).

M.S. Counseling & Development / Community Counseling
Min. 3.0 GPA on 60 most current undergraduate, post-baccalaureate or graduate level hours.
No GRE required.
No relevant bachelor’s degree required.
Must participate in Interview Day (Counseling and Development faculty will make final decision concerning admittance into the program).

M.S. Counseling & Development / Dual Music
Min. 3.0 GPA on 60 most current undergraduate, post-baccalaureate or graduate level hours.
No GRE required.
No relevant bachelor’s degree required.
Must participate in Interview Day (Counseling and Development faculty will make final decision concerning admittance into the program).

M.S. Family Studies (100% on-line)
Courses may be taken on-line AND/OR face-to-face.
Min. 3.0 GPA on 60 most current undergraduate, post-baccalaureate or graduate level hours.
No GRE required.
No relevant bachelor’s degree required.
Must submit a Letter of Intent.
Must submit most current résumé or vita.

Ph.D. Family Studies
Min. 3.35 GPA on most recent master’s degree earned.
Must hold a relevant master’s degree.
No GRE required.
Must submit a Letter of Intent.
Must submit most current résumé or vita.
Must have earned a “B” or better in FS 5003, 5123, 5693 and 5193 (or equivalent courses from another university).

M.S. Family Therapy
Min. 3.25 GPA on 60 most current undergraduate, post-baccalaureate or graduate level hours.
No relevant bachelor’s degree required.
No GRE required.
Must submit a Letter of Intent.
Must participate in Interview Day (Family Therapy faculty will make final decision concerning admittance into the program).

Ph.D. Family Therapy
Min. 3.50 GPA on most recent master’s degree earned.
Must hold a relevant master’s degree.
No GRE required.
Must submit a Letter of Intent.
Must participate in Interview Day (Family Therapy faculty will make final decision concerning admittance into the program).