Individuals interested in the graduate program are encouraged to attend an SNL Graduate Programs Advising Session or schedule an individual appointment with an SNL advisor to discuss the program. Advising sessions are conducted throughout the year, free of charge at the Loop and Naperville Campuses. The session offers a brief overview of the program, along with an opportunity to ask questions and receive an application packet. Individual advising appointments are also available. Reservations are required for advising sessions and individual advising appointments and may be made by calling the Assistant Director of Graduate Programs at 312/362-5744or 312/362-5508.
Upon submission of completed admission materials, applicants participate in a personal interview with a member of the Graduate Admission Committee. This session provides an opportunity for the applicant to receive a more detailed explanation of the program and for both the applicant and the admissions committee to ascertain the program’s match with the applicant’s goals, motivations and abilities. Applicants are informed by letter of their admission status as soon after the interview as possible. Criteria for admission include the following:
· Appropriate academic background and ability (undergraduate degree from an accredited institution and skills in writing, collaboration, critical thinking, reflection, self-discipline, self-assessment and self-management adequate for graduate-level learning);
· Education and career goals congruent with the philosophy and scope of the M.A. Program;
· Understanding of the purpose(s) and processes of the M.A. Program; and,
· Individualized, career-related Focus Area proposed for study.
Acceptable Focus Areas are to be: (a) congruent with the student’s personal and professional goals; (b) available for investigation in accordance with the eight areas of Professional Competence; (c) described through a phrase that specifies both the core activity to be studied as well as its primary context for application; (d) unaddressed by existing DePaul graduate programs or by nationally recognized curricula leading to licensure; (e) supported by at least three years (or the equivalent) of student experience; and (f) supported by the student’s access to a professional setting within which to practice, apply, and/or derive learning throughout the Program.
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Applications for admission are reviewed throughout the year for entry during various quarters. For specific application deadline dates per quarter, contact the Assistant Director of Graduate Program at the School for New Learning (312-362-5744).
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