Applying For Graduate Admission In HD
Table of Contents
- Admissions Procedures
- Deadlines for Admissions
- Where To Apply
Persons seeking admission to the graduate program are urged to submit an application well in advance of the semester in which they plan to enroll. Washington State University actively subscribes to a policy of equal educational and employment opportunity. Preference is given to applicants whose prior academic record and other supporting material show a strong potential for graduate work. Supporting material may include indications of strong commitment to human development, demonstrated ability to write, professional experience under competent direction, cross-cultural background or other indications of social insight.
Admissions Procedures
All Applicants: Persons desiring information about the Graduate Program in Human Development should write directly to the Graduate Program Coordinator, Department of Human Development, 501 Johnson Tower, Washington State University, Pullman, WA 99164-4852, or contact the Graduate Program Coordinator at (509)335-8439, fax # (509)335-2456 or e-mail: tompower@wsu.edu. Information about the department is available online at: http://hd.wsu.edu. Application forms and instructions for applying will be furnished upon request from the Graduate Admissions Office, French Administration Building, Washington State University, Pullman, Washington 99164-1030, (509)335-1446 or fax # (509)335-1949. Go to the following website to apply online: http://www.gradsch.wsu.edu/howtoapply.htm
Only completed applications are evaluated. An application is not complete until the following information and items are on file with the Department of Human Development Office (501 Johnson Tower).
- Application form 1
- Application fee 1
- Official transcripts from all colleges attended 1
- Three letters of recommendation 1
- Graduate Record Examination (G.R.E.) scores on the verbal, quantitative, and analytic aptitude tests. 1
- A written statement by the applicant detailing reasons for applying to the HD program, research interests, relevant research and professional experiences, and career goals. 2
Notes:
1 Part of online application process.
2 Send directly to the Department of Human Development.
Admission to the graduate program in Human Development is determined by the Graduate Program Committee within the department. Decisions are based on careful appraisal of the material submitted in the application process. Following is a list of considerations when making the selection for admittance to the program.
- An undergraduate G.P.A. of at least 3.0 (B) on a 4.0 scale is required by the Graduate School.
- Admittance to the Human Development Graduate program is competitive. Students admitted to the program typically have above a 3.3 GPA.
- The HD Graduate Program Committee considers letters of recommendation, GRE scores, the letter of intent, and other information relevant to the applicant's chances of successfully completing the Master's program.
- Performance in an advanced degree program elsewhere may be taken into account by the Graduate Program Committee.
The minimum undergraduate G.P.A. requirement applies even in situations where an applicant with a lower G.P.A. has been admitted to another graduate program, and/or has completed an advanced degree elsewhere. However, performance in an advanced degree program elsewhere may be taken into account by the Graduate Program Committee. (Applicants admitted on a provisional status will be notified upon admission of a designated time limit, which is usually one or two semesters, by which they must advance to full standing. Those who fail to make up their deficiencies by this deadline will have their graduate status in the department withdrawn.)
Substantive course work in human development related areas is strongly recommended (e.g., psychology, sociology), but an undergraduate major in human development is not required. Transcripts will be reviewed carefully and the committee will make recommendations regarding course work necessary prior to admission. The department requires the prospective student to have had a least one undergraduate course in research methodology. A course in basic statistics is highly recommended.
International Applicants: The recommendation to admit an international applicant into the Human Development Graduate Program is contingent upon clearing requirements administered by the Office of International Programs. These requirements include verification of financial support, visa status, and English proficiency (applicants from countries in which English is not the native language are required to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language [TOEFL]). Final clearance must be received from the Office of International Programs before a recommendation can be made to the Graduate School.
Deadlines for Admission
U.S. Citizen Applicants: Application deadlines are occasionally changed. To be certain of the current deadlines, check with the Graduate School or the Human Development Department.
| Fall Semester Applicants: Applicants should submit their materials prior to January 10 in order to be considered for admittance in the Fall. Most decisions concerning admission and financial assistance, are made during the period between February 1 and March 1. |
International Applicants: Because of the additional processing which must be done for international applicants (evaluation of transcripts, financial status, & visas) the deadline for international applications is earlier than for U.S. citizens.
| Fall Semester Applicants: Application deadline is January 1. |
Where To Apply
- Online Application Form for WSU Graduate School.
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