Program Requirements

Each program requires official transcripts from each college and university attended. Transcripts from your undergraduate institution showing degree conferred are required. If you were an undergraduate student at Radford University, the Graduate Admissions Office will request your transcript. A minimum undergraduate grade point average of 2.75 is required; however some programs have more stringent requirements noted below. Official test scores are required for most programs (see specific program below).

In addition to a completed online Radford University Graduate application, $50 non-refundable application fee, and a transcript from all institutions attended, the following supplemental application materials are required for each program:

Application Deadline: Priority admission - materials due Feb. 15 for Summer and Fall admission. Space-available admission - materials due by April 15 for Summer and Fall admission. If there continues to be space available after the April 15 deadline, we will continue to accept applicants until the program is full.

A letter of interest/personal statement describing the applicant’s professional and/or research experience, outlining the person’s career goals, and reasons for pursuing doctoral study

Curriculum vita

An essay that addresses the applicant’s cultural background and experiences and the applicant’s thoughts regarding the etiology of client distress and the nature of the change process (limited to five pages)

Three reference forms AND the accompanying letters of recommendation, including at least one from a professor who can comment on the applicant’s academic skills and ability to pursue doctoral-level training and one from a supervisor who can speak to the applicant’s counseling skills and response to supervision.

Compensatory application materials or interview required to assess applicants who do not meet all entrance requirements

Applications are accepted on a rolling admission basis. For individuals who are seeking initial teacher licensure, admission to Teacher Education Program is required prior to field experiences, including passing scores on required teacher exams.

History and theory before the end of the first semester and prior to admission as regular status

Applications are accepted on a rolling admission basis. All students entering the M.A. (Music) program, which requires at least two hours of graduate level applied study, must also present an entrance audition in their applied performance area for placement purposes. Students entering the M.S. in Music Therapy without a bachelor's degree from an NASM member institution must also present an entrance audition in their undergraduate major and minor performing areas for diagnostic purposes.

Minimum undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 3.25 on a 4.0 scale.

Official GRE score (please see the program website for preferred and minimum GRE scores – also, please use ETS code 0373 when submitting scores to RU).

Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 in prerequisite undergraduate Anatomy and Physiology, General Biology I and II with labs, Chemistry I and II with labs, Physics I and II with labs and Statistics/Biostatistics courses.

Other coursework in Abnormal Psychology, Biochemistry, Biomechanics, Kinesiology, Public Speaking and Technical Writing recommended but not required.

One academic/ educational reference, one professional reference from a licensed physical therapist, AND one from another source.

Minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.75 and minimum grade point average of 3.0 in all undergraduate social work courses (for Advanced Standing applicants), or in the last 60 hours of upper division coursework (for Standard applicants)

Three letters of recommendation (at least one from a professor who can speak to academic potential, and one from a supervisor in human services who can speak to practice skills, (applicants for Advanced Standing are encouraged to provide a reference from their senior field instructor)

Previous experience in the field of human services as an employee, student and/or volunteer

Personal essay

Case study

Legal/military history form

Resume

The deadline for submission of application materials for all Advanced Standing applicants is Jan. 31. For fullest consideration, applicants should submit Fall Standard applications for the MSW program by March 1. All materials must be submitted before an application can be reviewed. Additional application documentscan be found here.

Minimum undergraduate grade point average of 2.75 and 3.0 graduate grade point average if applicable

Three letters of professional recommendation, one letter must be from your current supervisor if you are teaching or in a field placement

Letter of application

Resume

Compensatory application materials and interview required to assess applicants who do not meet all entrance requirements

Applications are accepted on a rolling admission basis, but applications must be received Nov. 1, April 1 and July 1 for the following term. For those seeking initial teacher licensure, admission to Teacher Education Program is required prior to field experiences, including passing scores on VCLA and Praxis I (and RVE for certain programs).

B.F.A in studio art or a B.A. in art or graphic design or commensurate collegiate course work including at least 18 credit hours in upper level studios and 12 credit hours in art history

CD or electronic portfolio with 20 recent art works

Resume

Application deadline: Priority admission - materials due April 1 for Fall admission. Materials due Nov. 1 for Spring admission. If there continues to be space available after these deadlines, we will continue to review applications until the program is full.