Lesley Expressive Therapies Viewbook

Division of Expressive Therapies

Combine creativity and psychology in a degree that will help you transform people’s lives.

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Table of Contents 3 Expressive Therapies Overview

5 Field Experience

6 M.A. in Expressive Therapies, (non-licensable)

8 M.A. in Expressive Therapies, Mental Health Counseling

10 M.A. in Expressive Therapies, Art Therapy

12 M.A. in Expressive Therapies, Dance Therapy

14 M.A. in Expressive Therapies, Music Therapy

16 M.A. in Expressive Therapies, Psychodrama/Drama Therapy

18 Ph.D. in Expressive Therapies

20 Certificate Programs

22 Admissions Requirements

23 University Services

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Birthplace of a New Profession For those who wish to use the power of creativity to positively transform individuals and

communities, the Expressive Therapies Division at Lesley University offers the knowledge

and skills to reach that goal. Highly evolved and unique in its concept, our pace-setting

programs provide a meaningful connection between the arts, theory, and practice in

clinical training. As one of the most recognized Expressive Therapies programs in the world,

employers look to Lesley as a resource for expertly trained and qualified providers of mental

health services.

Experience our unique, multi-modality approach. One of the distinguishing features of Lesley’s Expressive Therapies program is our commitment

to exposing students to multiple arts modalities. Because we believe an understanding of all

the arts in psychotherapy enriches all expressive therapists, we integrate visual arts, dance,

drama, poetry, literature, and music into our core curriculum. Graduates are well prepared

to utilize an integrated arts approach in their clinical work and collaborate with other mental

health professionals.

Take advantage of extraordinary faculty resources. When the Expressive Therapies program was established in 1975, it was one of the first

graduate programs in the country to train professionals in this emerging, creative, and vital

field. More than 35 years later, the program continues to push the boundaries of expressive

therapies knowledge and training. Our extraordinary faculty of artist-practitioner-scholars helps

students to develop their identities as artists and clinical mental health providers.

Meet the requirements for licensure, accreditation, and certification. The goal of the Expressive Therapies Program is to give students the knowledge, skills, and

experience needed to practice in a range of professional settings, including health care

facilities, schools, community agencies, and private practices. The Expressive Therapies 60-credit

programs are designed to meet the academic and field training requirements for mental health

counselor licensure in Massachusetts (students intending to work outside of Massachusetts

should review their state’s regulations to determine their eligibility for licensure). Our

specialization tracks prepare graduates for certification by national professional associations.

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Examples of dynamic practicum and internship sites include:Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center

Boston Conservatory

Cambridge Youth Guidance Center

Collaborative Alternative School

Community Therapeutic Day School

Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial VA Hospital

Franciscan Children’s Center

Gay Men’s Domestic Violence Project

Hebrew Rehabilitation Center

Hospice of the North Shore

La Allianza Hispana, Inc

Family Counseling Center

Massachusetts General Hospital

McLean Hospital

Quincy Mental Health Center

RAW Artworks

Riverside Community Care

Shriner’s Hospital for Children

Tewksbury State Hospital

Thom Boston Metro Early Invervention

Perkins School for the Blind

Whittier Street Health Center

Women’s Lunch Place

Field Experience Lesley University is committed to active learning, scholarly research,

critical inquiry, and diverse forms of artistic practice through

mentoring relationships among students, faculty, and practitioners

in the field. The Division of Expressive Therapies provides a

comprehensive internship program designed to help Master’s degree

students gain practical experience and launch successful careers in

their fields of choice.

Where can I conduct my fieldwork? The Field Training Office works closely with students,

placement sites, and instructors to facilitate each student’s

learning experience. Placement sites include but are not

limited to psychiatric hospitals, community mental health

centers, adult day-treatment programs, geriatric centers, and

schools, as well as clinics that provide treatment for families,

substance abuse issues, and children with special needs.

Who will provide support during my training? In addition to being supervised by expressive therapists,

students generally work with multidisciplinary teams and

receive supervision from licensed psychiatrists, psychologists,

social workers, mental health counselors, and other mental

health professionals. A small-group seminar accompanies all

field-training experiences to provide additional supervision

and support.

How many hours are required? The Expressive Therapies Master’s degree programs require

students to complete a set number of internship hours each

academic year. The 48-credit program requires 600 total hours

of field experience, while the 60-credit programs require

between 1,050 and 1,225 total hours of field experience.

Please refer to the programs of study for details.


M.A. in Expressive Therapies (non-licensable) 48 creditsOn-campus and Intensive Summer Residency Options

This program is designed for individuals who wish to practice expressive therapies interventions with a

variety of clinical populations and in a range of settings. The program curriculum allows students to be

exposed to a range of artistic modalities.

• The on-campus option can be completed in two academic years of full-time study. The intensive summer residency option can

be completed over the course of three years.

• 600 hours of field experience are required.

Prerequisites• A minimum of six credits in psychology: three credits in abnormal psychology and three credits in developmental psychology

with grades of B or better.

• Evidence of some form of creative expression. This could be presented either as a CD of music, dance, or dramatic

performance, a portfolio of visual artwork, and/or a collection of poetry or examples of creative writing. Applicants should have

a basic familiarity with the full experience of the creative process in at least one art form.

LESLEY UNIVERSITY

Faculty: Shaun McNiff

Position: University Professor, Lesley University

“One of the things I enjoy most about Lesley is that we strive to provide, and also encourage students to seek, the broadest diversity of experiences possible,” says McNiff. “Those experiences are what give each of us our own unique voice and vision, and the more experiences we have, the more authoritative that voice and vision become.”

Professor McNiff’s own creative vision led him to establish—at Lesley University—the world’s first graduate program focused on the integration of the arts and therapy. The professional field of expressive arts therapy grew from McNiff’s work, and he is now an internationally recognized figure in the areas of arts and healing.

At Lesley, McNiff currently teaches an arts-based research workshop for doctoral candidates and also teaches studio-based courses to undergraduate and graduate students that explore ways in which the expressive arts therapy process can be best known and enhanced through art making. McNiff observes,

“Our graduates all have one very powerful thing in common: the confidence of experience.”


DEGREE PROGRAMS

Program of Study CreditsRequired Courses 27

Intermodal Expressive Therapies: Principles and Practices of Expressive Therapy 3

Orientation to Expressive Therapies OR

Orientation to Expressive Therapies ANDIntegrative Seminar

3

2

1

Theories in Expressive Therapies 3

Theory and Practice of Group Work 3

Human Development Across the Lifespan 3

Standards and Ethics in Clinical Practice 3

Examining Power, Privilege and Oppression in Clinical Practice 3

Research and Evaluation 3

Thesis Seminar in Expressive Therapies 3

Electives Students select 15 credits of elective coursework in consultation with their faculty advisor.

15

Field Experience Courses* 6

Total Credits 48

* Taken concurrently with 600-hour internship.

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Alumnus: Adam Riccio, ‘10

Position: Expressive Therapist and Mental Health Counselor, Children’s Hospital Boston

Adam was working as an actor when he discovered that a degree in Expressive Therapies would be the perfect way to launch a career focused on creativity and counseling. Just two years after starting the program, Adam translated his final internship into a paid position in the Department of Psychiatry at Children’s Hospital Boston, where he co-leads group programming for youth ages 8-18. “Our sessions provide a supportive community where we explore treatment through creativity,” explains Adam. One new group is Adam’s weekly drum circle. “In this setting, kids are welcome to be loud—to express themselves without talking. Some patients are responding quite well.”

Adam is confident that graduates of Lesley’s Expressive Therapies programs have the skills and experience necessary for a competitive job market. “Expressive therapists bring new perspectives to the field of mental health. Lesley’s focus on intermodal therapies and group supervision helped me become an adaptable, strategic professional. ”

M.A. in Expressive Therapies with a specialization in Mental Health Counseling 60 creditsThe Master of Arts in Expressive Therapies with a specialization in Mental Health Counseling integrates

coursework, clinical work and supervision in expressive arts therapy and mental health counseling. Students

focus on an integrated arts approach in clinical practice.

• For students pursuing licensure as a mental health counselor.

• The specialization can be completed in two or three years of full-time study.

• 1,050 hours of field experience are required.



• Evidence of some form of creative expression. This could be presented either as a CD of music, dance or dramatic performance,

a portfolio of visual art work, and/or a collection of poetry or examples of creative writing. Applicants should have a basic

familiarity with the full experience of the creative process in at least one art form.


DEGREE PROGRAMS

Program of Study CreditsRequired Expressive Therapies Courses 27

Orientation to Expressive Therapies OROrientation to Expressive Therapies ANDIntegrative Seminar

3

2

1

Theories in Expressive Therapies 3





Intermodal Expressive Therapies: Principles and Practices of Expressive Therapies 3

Expressive Therapies Studio 3


Counseling Psychology Courses 12

Psychopathology 3

Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy 3

Psychological Foundations of Counseling OR

Vocational Development and Career Counseling OR

Populations Based Course ORTheories of Personality

3

Assessment for Counseling and Psychology: Adults OR

Assessment for Counseling and Psychology: Children and Adolescents

3


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Total Credits 60

* 3-credit course taken each semester of field placement

Note: Students pursuing licensure must have their program of study approved by the Assistant Director of Advising and Student Services in the Division of Expressive Therapies.

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M.A. in Expressive Therapies: Art Therapy with a specialization in Mental Health Counseling 60 creditsThe Master of Arts in Expressive Therapies: Art Therapy with a specialization in Mental Health Counseling

integrates coursework, clinical work and supervision in art therapy and mental health counseling. Students

focus on the use of the visual arts in clinical practice.

The specialization is approved by the American Art Therapy Association and graduates are eligible to apply

to become Registered Art Therapists (ATR) through the Art Therapy Credentials Board, Inc.




Prerequisites• Twelve credits in psychology, including abnormal psychology and developmental psychology with grades of B or better.

• Eighteen credits of studio art courses. Applicants must send a minimum of 15–20 slides, or digital copy, of their artwork

along with their application. The slides should represent a variety of media, including two– and three–dimensional work, self-

expression, and a range of technical abilities.

• One three-credit course in Principles and Practices of Art Therapy or an art therapy course that includes the history and survey

of the profession, different theoretical approaches to art therapy, and its application to various populations.

Alumnus: Jason Cruz, ‘97

Position: Clinical Supervisor, RAW Art Works

“The key word in ‘art therapy’ is ART, so go make some!” says Jason. “Get your students, clients, communities to get out and make art, not just talk about it. Healing is the process of making, of being creative.”

Jason’s expert advice is born from his experience at RAW Art Works, an organization that uses the power of the arts to inspire underserved youth to tell their stories, envision new possibilities, and transform their lives. Jason describes RAW as a place where he and his colleagues use art to help young people “stop, think and resolve.”

As the Clinical Supervisor, Jason provides support to all staff members on clinical issues that arise in their work and also plays a major role in program development. “I feel like this field chose me,” says Jason. “Like I was hand-picked to help folks listen to themselves, start to understand why things happen or don’t happen, and then, when they’re ready, take action.”


Program Of Study CreditsRequired Expressive Therapies Courses 18

Orientation to Expressive Therapies 2




Principles and Practices of Expressive Therapies 3


Integrative Seminar 1

Expressive Therapies Elective 3


Psychopathology 3


Vocational Development and Career Counseling ORPopulations Based Course

3

Assessment for Counseling and Psychology: Adults OR

Assessment for Counseling and Psychology: Children and Adolescents

3

Required Art Therapy Courses 9

Theories in Art Therapy 3


Art Therapy Assessment 3


6


Total Credits 60


Note: Thesis Seminar may be taken as either an Expressive Therapies or Art Therapy elective.


Alumna: Aditi Subramaniam, ‘10

Position: Early Intervention Specialist, Children’s Hospital, Boston

Aditi was working in India as a psychologist when she decided to enroll in Lesley’s Expressive Therapies program. “I am trained as a classical Indian dancer, and wanted to bring together my passions for psychology and dance,” she recalls. “Lesley allowed me to explore expressive therapies and clinical psychotherapy together in one program and offered a platform for integrating movement, music, visual art, and drama therapies into the clinical realm of psychotherapy.”

As a clinical mental health counselor and dance movement psychotherapist, Aditi is now working in Early Intervention at Children’s Hospital, Boston. She works with families and children ages 0-3, visiting clients in their homes and leading developmental play groups at the Hospital.

“Studies at Lesley trained me to become a well-rounded clinician and helped me focus on the role of the therapist as an advocate,” says Aditi. “Supporting child-caregiver relationships and interacting with families as they move through each wave of development is extremely rewarding!”

M.A. in Expressive Therapies: Dance Therapy with a specialization in Mental Health Counseling 60 creditsThe Master of Arts in Expressive Therapies: Dance Therapy with a specialization in Mental Health

Counseling encompasses the theoretical, clinical, and creative experience in dance therapy and mental

health counseling. This specialization trains students in the psychotherapeutic use of dance and movement,

and coursework investigates the use of self as instrument, making connections with diverse populations,

and building community. The program’s philosophical approach is based in the expressive nature of dance,

and the power of dance/ movement as authentic non-verbal communication to create intrapersonal and

interpersonal change.

This specialization is approved by the American Dance Therapy Association; graduates qualify for the

R-DMT credential.





with grades B or better, as well as a prerequisite course in Anatomy and Kinesiology.

• Applicant should have a rich dance background. A five-minute dance video, YouTube clip, or in-person review is required.


Program of Study CreditsRequired Expressive Therapy Courses 18

Orientation to Expressive Therapies° 2


Examining Power, Privilege and Oppression in Clinical Practice° 3

Principles and Practices of Expressive Therapies° 3






Psychopathology° 3



3

Assessment for Counseling and Psychology: Adults ORAssessment for Counseling and Psychology: Children and Adolescents

3

Required Dance Therapy Courses 15

Dance/Movement Therapy: Theory and Practice I 3

Dance/Movement Therapy: Theoryand Practice II 3

Group Process in Dance Therapy 3

Body/Movement Observation and Assessment I 3

Body/Movement Observation and Assessment II 3


Total Credits 60

* 3-credit course taken each semeester of field placement

° Taken before starting second year internship.

Note: Thesis Seminar may be taken in place of Expressive Therapies elective.


M.A. in Expressive Therapies: Music Therapy with a specialization in Mental Health Counseling 60 creditsThe Master of Arts in Expressive Therapies: Music Therapy with a specialization in Mental Health Counseling

integrates coursework, clinical work and supervision in music therapy and mental health counseling.

This specialization trains students who have a music background and is approved by the American Music

Therapy Association. Graduates are eligible to take the exam in music therapy (MT-BC) given by the

Certification Board for Music Therapy.






• One three–credit course in the Principles and Practices of Music Therapy.

• A musical audition as part of the interview process. Students must be proficient in at least one musical instrument.

An ability to read music or play an accompanying instrument (guitar and piano) is encouraged.

Student: Alba Domenech Batalla, ‘13

Trained in Barcelona as a classical cello performer, Alba chose Lesley’s Expressive Therapies program because she wanted a career that would allow her to combine her two passions in life: music and medicine. “I knew that if I wanted to succeed as a music therapist, I needed to enroll at Lesley and learn from the experts in the field,” explains Alba. “Boston is one of the best places in the world for those interested in scientific research, the medical field, and education—so students at Lesley benefit from a wide range of local internship opportunities.”

Alba has already established herself as an up-and-coming leader in the field of expressive therapies. She has taught music in Spain and Mexico, studied neurologic music therapy in Colorado, worked on the project “Girls, Media and you” as a graduate assistant at Lesley, and was recently named an International Fellow by the American Association of Women.

“Be ready to work hard and share the skills and talents you have,” adds Alba. “Pursuing my degree in music therapy is the best decision I’ve ever made!”


Program of Study CreditsRequired Expressive Therapies Courses 18










Psychopathology 3



3


3

Required Music Therapy Courses 12

Theories in Music Therapy 3


Music Proficiency Exam** 0

Clinical Musicianship 3

Thesis Seminar 3

Music Therapy Elective 3


Total Credits 60


** Students who fail the music proficiency exam must take individual music lessons until the proficiency is passed.


M.A. in Expressive Therapies: Psychodrama/Drama Therapy with a specialization in Mental Health Counseling 60 creditsThe Master of Arts in Expressive Therapies: Psychodrama/Drama Therapy with a specialization in

Mental Health Counseling integrates coursework, clinical work and supervision in psychodrama/drama

therapy and mental health counseling. Through lecture and experiential learning, discover how to use

drama therapy and psychodrama techniques to assess, treat, and strengthen client insight.




Prerequisites• A minimum of six credits in psychology: three credits in abnormal psychology and three credits in developmental

psychology with grades of B or better.

• Students must have experience in theater improvisation and performance.


Program Of Study CreditsRequired Expressive Therapies Courses 18








Expressive Therapies Elective Chosen in consultation with a faculty advisor

3


Psychopathology 3



3


3

Required Psychodrama/Drama Therapy Courses 15

Principles and Practice of Psychodrama/Drama Therapy 3

Theories and Practice of Group Work 3

Theories of Psychodrama/Drama Therapy 3

Introduction to Psychodrama 3

Drama/Psychodrama for Children & Adolescents 3


Total Credits 60



Ph.D. in Expressive Therapies - Low Residency 45 credits

Lesley University’s cohort-based model supports the continual development of arts therapies approaches,

providing doctoral-level education for expressive therapists who strive to be leaders in the field, continuing

to research, teach, and promote well-being and healing using arts therapies. Unique in its concept, the

program provides an accessible forum that empowers individuals to further their knowledge and abilities to

positively transform individuals, and the world.

The 45-credit, post-Master’s low residency program involves three summer residencies in Cambridge,

Massachusetts, for approximately three weeks each summer, with continued coursework throughout the

academic year on-line and through email, peer group meetings, phone, and video conferencing. Students

are expected to devote approximately 15 hours per week toward doctoral study.

Alumnus: Dr. Youself AlAjarma

Position: Faculty, Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology (MSPP)

Dr. AlAjarma was finishing his master’s degree at the European Graduate School in Switzerland when he decided to pursue his doctoral studies at Lesley University. “Lesley’s Expressive Therapies program is highly respected throughout the world,” says AlAjarma. “The instructors are experts in the field, both clinically and scholarly.”

Dr. AlAjarma entered the Ph.D. program with extensive experience working with traumatized children, teens, and adults in his home country of Palestine, and completed his dissertation on “The Role of the Arts Toward Healing Trauma and Building Resistance in the Palestinian Community.” Now a core faculty member at MSPP, Dr. AlAjarma’s professional interests include the application of arts to teaching and to psychotherapy practice, resilience and trauma, family and couples therapy, and conflict transformation. Dr. AlAjarma is also co-author a workbook for the children of Gaza, titled “My Personal Story about Living in Gaza: A Guided Activity Workbook for Children & Families.”


Program of Study CreditsRequired Courses: Year 1 15

Philosophical Foundations of Expressive Therapies 3

Arts Apprenticeship 3

Critical Inquiry 3

Interdisciplinary Seminar 3

Research I 3

Required Courses: Year 2 15

Special Topics 3

Arts Based Research 3

Creative Imagination 3

Research II 3

Literature Review 3

Required Courses: Year 3 15

Professional Seminar in Expressive Therapies 3

Dissertation Credits 9

Supervision 3

Total Credits 45

DEGREE PROGRAMS

Prerequisites

• An earned Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.

• Certification or registration in one of the expressive therapy modalities (art therapy, music therapy, dance therapy, drama therapy,

poetry therapy, expressive therapy, psychodrama).

• Demonstration of good communication skills in the English language, both written and oral, at a level appropriate to doctoral study.

• Demonstration of satisfactory performance on the GRE or the MAT examination.

• A minimum of 3-5 years of professional experience as an expressive therapist.

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Certificates The following certificate programs are designed for professionals seeking advanced,

treatment-oriented therapeutic skills. These programs are ideal for those currently working

in the fields of healthcare, education, human services, social work, psychology,

or counseling.

Advanced Professional Certificate: Arts in Health 15 credits The clinical application of expressive arts therapies is used in the care of patients at hospitals, community health centers, nursing homes, and in other healthcare settings around the world to enhance the processes of healing and recovery. Lesley’s APC in Arts in Healthcare provides professional training in the use of expressive therapy modalities and their applications in the field of healthcare.

Required Courses Arts and Healing | Arts in Health: Cultural Context and Meaning

Arts and Health: Policy and Implementation | Cross Cultural Health Seminar

2 elective courses

Advanced Professional Certificate in Expressive Therapies Studies 15 credits The APC in Expressive Therapies Studies provides professional training in the use of various expressive therapy modalities. Participants study the principles and practices of expressive therapies and the modalities of art therapy, dance therapy, music therapy, and psychodrama/drama therapy. Coursework demonstrates how expressive therapy skills can be integrated into clinical work with a variety of populations. The courses are designed to build on each participant’s professional practice and offer skills in combining innovative techniques and strategies for effecting positive change.

Required Courses

Principles and Practices of Expressive Therapies | 4 elective courses

Advanced Professional Certificate in Play Therapy 12–15 credits Play therapy is a therapeutic intervention that encourages people of all ages to work through developmental and psychosocial challenges using play as a medium of expression. Lesley’s APC in Play Therapy is one of few play therapy training sites in the United States, equipping professionals with a theoretical understanding of play therapy and with specific techniques for the clinical application of play.

Required Courses

Techniques of Play Therapy or Counseling Young Children and Adolescents | Advanced Play

Therapy | 2-3 elective courses

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Certification Program in Laban/Bartenieff Movement and Somatic StudiesLesley University’s Office

of Continuing Professional

Studies and the Laban/

Bartenieff Institute of

Movement Studies

(LIMS®) are pleased

to offer an exciting and

rigorous program in

Movement and Somatic

Studies. Students develop a

comprehensive vocabulary

and analytic framework for

the description of human

movement and are eligible

for the Certified Movement

Analyst (CMA) credential

upon completion of the

program. The program

is delivered through four

120-hour residencies

at Lesley University’s

Cambridge campus.

Learn more at

lesley.edu/info/laban

CERTIF ICATES

Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study in Expressive Therapies 36 credits

The Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study (CAGS) in Expressive Therapies is designed for experienced professionals who wish to expand their clinical and artistic work, engage in scholarly reflection, and enhance their research skills. Students interested in pursing a CAGS must hold a Master of Arts in Expressive Therapies or a closely related degree.

Program of Study CreditsRequired Core Courses 6

Interdisciplinary Seminar I ANDInterdisciplinary Seminar II ORPhilosophical Foundations in Expressive Therapies

3

3

3

Required Research CoursesStudents select TWO of the following courses:

6

Quantitative Methods I: Statistics for Research ORResearch I

3

3

Quantitative Methods II: Research Design ORResearch II

3

3

Qualitative Research Methods 3

Issues in Research 3

Arts-Based Research 3

Critical Inquiry 3

Electives in Expressive Therapies 21

Independent Study Requirement 3

Total Credits 36

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Master’s Degree ProgramsApplication deadline: February 1 for fall semester enrollment

• Application

• Application Fee

• Official Transcripts

• 3 Letters of Recommendation

• 3-5 page Written Personal Statement

• 3-5 page academic writing sample

• Interview

• Resume

Please visit www.lesley.edu/info/requirements to view additional specialization requirements.

Advanced Professional Certificates Application deadline: Rolling admissions

• Application

• Application Fee


• Written Personal Statement

• Interview

Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study Application deadline: Rolling admissions

• Application

• Application Fee


• 3 Letters of Recommendation

• 3-5 page Written Personal Statement

• Interview

Doctoral ProgramApplication deadline: February 15 for summer residency enrollment

• Application

• Application Fee


• 3 Letters of Recommendation (Including one letter of recommendation from a degreed Ph.D. holder)

• Written Personal Statement

• Standardized Test Scores (GRE or MAT)

• Interview

• Writing Sample

• Resume

International ApplicantsApplicants who are not citizens or permanent residents of the United States are considered international students. Please contact the Office of Graduate Admissions for specific information on how to apply as an international student.

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