Application Process and Deadlines for Master's Programs

Child Development/Early Childhood Education
Family and Consumer Sciences Education - Campus Program
Family and Consumer Sciences Education - Great Plains IDEA Program
Family Financial Planning - Great Plains IDEA Program
Family Science
Marriage and Family Therapy
Youth Development - Great Plains IDEA Program
Application Process and Timeline

CHILD DEVELOPMENT/EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
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Application Deadlines: (effective August 2007)
Although applications will be considered on a continuing basis, preferred deadlines for consideration by the CYAF Graduate Committee are:
Spring Semester admittance - October 15
Summer Semester admittance - January 15
Fall Semester admittance - April 15

Applicants will not be considered unless their files are totally complete. In order to ensure that materials will reach the Department, it is suggested that materials be submitted to the Graduate College by:
Spring Semester - September 1
Summer Semester - December 15
Fall Semester - May 1

Application Process:
*Online application (Graduate Studies)
*$45 application fee (Graduate Studies)
* TWO OFFICIAL transcripts of ALL college work (Graduate Studies)
*Send copies of all transcripts to the Department (Department)
*3 Letters of Recommendation (Department)
*Intent Form (Department)
*Statement of Professional Goals (Department)
*GRE Scores (Graduate Studies)
*TOEFL for all international students (Graduate Studies)

If you are interested in financial assistance:
*Graduate Assistantship Application (if assistantship is desired, due February 1) (Department)
*Child, Youth and Family Studies Fellowship Application (coming soon) (due February 1) (Department)

Items marked (Graduate Studies) must be originals and sent to:
Graduate Office
1100 Seaton Hall
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln NE 68588-0619

Items marked (Department) can be sent to:
Diane Carson
Graduate Support Services
135 Mabel Lee Hall
Department of Child, Youth and Family Studies
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln NE 68588-0236

Questions regarding the application process, please contact the department at (402) 472-8209. ___________________________________________________________________________________________

FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES EDUCATION - CAMPUS PROGRAM
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Application Deadlines: (effective August 2007)
Although applications will be considered on a continuing basis, preferred deadlines for consideration by the CYAF Graduate Committee are:
Spring Semester admittance - October 15
Summer Semester admittance - January 15
Fall Semester admittance - April 15

Applicants will not be considered unless their files are totally complete. In order to ensure that materials will reach the Department, it is suggested that materials be submitted to the Graduate College by:
Spring Semester - September 1
Summer Semester - December 15
Fall Semester - May 1

Application Process:
*Online application (Graduate Studies)
*$45 application fee (Graduate Studies)
* TWO OFFICIAL transcripts of ALL college work (Graduate Studies)
*Send copies of all transcripts to the Department (Department)
*3 Letters of Recommendation (Department)
*Intent Form (Department)
*Statement of Professional Goals (Department)
*GRE Scores (Graduate Studies)
*TOEFL for all international students (Graduate Studies)

If you are interested in financial assistance:
*Graduate Assistantship Application (if assistantship is desired, due February 1) (Department)
*Child, Youth and Family Studies Fellowship Application (coming soon) (due February 1) (Department)

Items marked (Graduate Studies) must be originals and sent to:
Graduate Office
1100 Seaton Hall
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln NE 68588-0619

Items marked (Department) can be sent to:
Diane Carson
Graduate Support Services
135 Mabel Lee Hall
Department of Child, Youth and Family Studies
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln NE 68588-0236

Questions regarding the application process, please contact the department at (402) 472-8209.
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FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES EDUCATION - GREAT PLAINS IDEA PROGRAM
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Application Deadlines: (effective August 2007)
Although applications will be considered on a continuing basis, preferred deadlines for consideration by the CYAF Graduate Committee are:
Spring Semester admittance - October 15
Summer Semester admittance - January 15
Fall Semester admittance - April 15

Applicants will not be considered unless their files are totally complete. In order to ensure that materials will reach the Department, it is suggested that materials be submitted to the Graduate College by:
Spring Semester - September 1
Summer Semester - December 15
Fall Semester - May 1

Application Process:
*Online application (Graduate Studies)
*$45 application fee (Graduate Studies)
* TWO OFFICIAL transcripts of ALL college work (Graduate Studies)
*Send copies of all transcripts to the Department (Department)
*3 Letters of Recommendation (Department)
*Intent Form (Department)
*Statement of Professional Goals (Department)
*TOEFL for all international students (Graduate Studies)

These students will need to take the PPST, have a GPA that meets state requirements and may need to take additional courses for teacher certification.

If you are interested in financial assistance:
*Graduate Assistantship Application (if assistantship is desired, due February 1) (Department)
*Child, Youth and Family Studies Fellowship Application (coming soon) (due February 1) (Department)

Items marked (Graduate Studies) must be originals and sent to:
Graduate Office
1100 Seaton Hall
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln NE 68588-0619

Items marked (Department) can be sent to:
Diane Carson
Graduate Support Services
135 Mabel Lee Hall
Department of Child, Youth and Family Studies
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln NE 68588-0236

Questions regarding the application process, please contact the department at (402) 472-8209. _________________________________________________________________________________________

FAMILY FINANCIAL PLANNING - GREAT PLAINS IDEA PROGRAM
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Application Deadlines: (effective August 2007)
Although applications will be considered on a continuing basis, preferred deadlines for consideration by the CYAF Graduate Committee are:
Spring Semester admittance - October 15
Summer Semester admittance - January 15
Fall Semester admittance - April 15

Applicants will not be considered unless their files are totally complete. In order to ensure that materials will reach the Department, it is suggested that materials be submitted to the Graduate College by:
Spring Semester - September 1
Summer Semester - December 15
Fall Semester - May 1

Application Process:
*Online application (Graduate Studies)
*$45 application fee (Graduate Studies)
* TWO OFFICIAL transcripts of ALL college work (Graduate Studies)
*Send copies of all transcripts to the Department (Department)
*3 Letters of Recommendation (Department)
*Intent Form (Department)
*Statement of Professional Goals (Department)
*TOEFL for all international students (Graduate Studies)

If you are interested in financial assistance:
*Graduate Assistantship Application (if assistantship is desired, due February 1) (Department)
*Child, Youth and Family Studies Fellowship Application (coming soon) (due February 1) (Department)

Items marked (Graduate Studies) must be originals and sent to:
Graduate Office
1100 Seaton Hall
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln NE 68588-0619

Items marked (Department) can be sent to:
Diane Carson
Graduate Support Services
135 Mabel Lee Hall
Department of Child, Youth and Family Studies
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln NE 68588-0236

Questions regarding the application process, please contact the department at (402) 472-8209.

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FAMILY SCIENCE
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Application Deadlines: (effective August 2007)
Although applications will be considered on a continuing basis, preferred deadlines for consideration by the CYAF Graduate Committee are:
Spring Semester admittance - October 15
Summer Semester admittance - January 15
Fall Semester admittance - April 15

Applicants will not be considered unless their files are totally complete. In order to ensure that materials will reach the Department, it is suggested that materials be submitted to the Graduate College by:
Spring Semester - September 1
Summer Semester - December 15
Fall Semester - May 1

Application Process:
*Online application (Graduate Studies)
*$45 application fee (Graduate Studies)
* TWO OFFICIAL transcripts of ALL college work (Graduate Studies)
*Send copies of all transcripts to the Department (Department)
*3 Letters of Recommendation (Department)
*Intent Form (Department)
*Statement of Professional Goals (Department)
*GRE Scores (Graduate Studies)
*TOEFL for all international students (Graduate Studies)

If you are interested in financial assistance:
*Graduate Assistantship Application (if assistantship is desired, due February 1) (Department)
*Child, Youth and Family Studies Fellowship Application (coming soon) (due February 1) (Department)

Items marked (Graduate Studies) must be originals and sent to:
Graduate Office
1100 Seaton Hall
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln NE 68588-0619

Items marked (Department) can be sent to:
Diane Carson
Graduate Support Services
135 Mabel Lee Hall
Department of Child, Youth and Family Studies
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln NE 68588-0236

Questions regarding the application process, please contact the department at (402) 472-8209.

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MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY
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Application Deadlines: (effective August 2007)
Marriage and Family Therapy applicants are considered only on January 15 or until available slots are filled.

Application Process:
*Online application (Graduate Studies)
*$45 application fee (Graduate Studies)
* TWO OFFICIAL transcripts of ALL college work (Graduate Studies)
*Send copies of all transcripts to the Department (Department)
*3 Letters of Recommendation (Department)
*Intent Form (Department)
*Statement of Professional Goals (Department)
*GRE Scores (Graduate Studies)
*TOEFL for all international students (Graduate Studies)

If you are interested in financial assistance:
*Graduate Assistantship Application (if assistantship is desired, due February 1) (Department)
*Child, Youth and Family Studies Fellowship Application (coming soon) (due February 1) (Department)

Items marked (Graduate Studies) must be originals and sent to:
Graduate Office
1100 Seaton Hall
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln NE 68588-0619

Items marked (Department) can be sent to:
Diane Carson
Graduate Support Services
135 Mabel Lee Hall
Department of Child, Youth and Family Studies
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln NE 68588-0236

Questions regarding the application process, please contact the department at (402) 472-8209.

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YOUTH DEVELOPMENT - GREAT PLAINS IDEA PROGRAM
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Application Deadlines: (effective August 2007)
Although applications will be considered on a continuing basis, preferred deadlines for consideration by the CYAF Graduate Committee are:
Spring Semester admittance - October 15
Summer Semester admittance - January 15
Fall Semester admittance - April 15

Applicants will not be considered unless their files are totally complete. In order to ensure that materials will reach the Department, it is suggested that materials be submitted to the Graduate College by:
Spring Semester - September 1
Summer Semester - December 15
Fall Semester - May 1

Application Process:
*Online application (Graduate Studies)
*$45 application fee (Graduate Studies)
* TWO OFFICIAL transcripts of ALL college work (Graduate Studies)
*Send copies of all transcripts to the Department (Department)
*3 Letters of Recommendation (Department)
*Intent Form (Department)
*Statement of Professional Goals (Department)
*TOEFL for all international students (Graduate Studies)

If you are interested in financial assistance:
*Graduate Assistantship Application (if assistantship is desired, due February 1) (Department)
*Child, Youth and Family Studies Fellowship Application (coming soon) (due February 1) (Department)

Items marked (Graduate Studies) must be originals and sent to:
Graduate Office
1100 Seaton Hall
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln NE 68588-0619

Items marked (Department) can be sent to:
Diane Carson
Graduate Support Services
135 Mabel Lee Hall
Department of Child, Youth and Family Studies
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln NE 68588-0236

Questions regarding the application process, please contact the department at (402) 472-8209.

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APPLICATION PROCESS AND TIMELINE
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1. When all materials are on file, the graduate committee will act on your request for admission to your selected program and will contact you regarding their decision. You will receive one of four decisions:
   1)full admission,
   2)full admission, but you are on a waiting list,
   3) provisional admission subject to resolving deficiencies, or
   4)admission denied.

It takes a minimum one month (sometimes significantly longer) for application materials to be processed by the Graduate College. As long as there is sustaining enrollment, a new set of classes will start each fall. If you are not admitted because the spaces are filled, you may renew your application for the following year. Apply early. Students are encouraged to seek admission to begin Fall semester. Although applications will be considered on a continuing bases, January submissions will have priority consideration on the basis of available slots.

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