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APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Students are encouraged to apply as soon as possible since classes are small and enrollment is limited. Students may apply for either the Fall or Spring semesters or the Summer session. To apply:

• Complete the Application for Admission & Statement of Purpose and return it to the Center with a non-refundable $40 Application Fee. Enclose a resume.

• Submit references from three professional sources. These letters of recommendation should reflect knowledge of the applicant's professional and academic competence.

• Request official transcripts of all graduate and pertinent undergraduate work be sent directly to the Center.

• Schedule a personal interview.

ADMISSION PROCEDURE

Applicants are accepted by a consensus of the Admissions Committee. Applicants will be notified of their status within one month after finishing the application process. If an applicant's background and needs do not relate to the requirements and resources of the school, the applicant will be informed of this fact and, if appropriate, referred elsewhere. Applicants will be notified in writing of acceptance and any conditions or further considerations. The Center reserves the right to reject any applicant for admission.

Upon acceptance, the student is required to pay a $100 Registration Fee. This fee is non-refundable and will be applied toward tuition for the first semester of study.

NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY The Center admits each student on the basis of merit. The Center does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, physical handicap, race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, or sexual orientation in the administration of its educational policies, admissions, scholarships, or other programs.

TRANSFER CREDITS Credit may be granted for certain core courses taken in other graduate programs.

ADVANCED STANDING Occasionally applicants may have earned more than one graduate degree or have accumulated an unusual number of graduate credits. In these cases Advanced Standing is sometimes granted. For these students, a minimum of 18 units of coursework and a dissertation, both completed in residence, is required. Dissertation Conference, RD380, is not considered coursework.

 

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Last modified: September 13, 2002