The dual admission program is available to all students who are enrolled in the M.S. program in Conflict Analysis & Resolution or Family Therapy at NSU. Once a student has completed all the necessary requirements for the M.S. degree program, s/he will be automatically admitted to the Ph.D. program in their field of study (Family Therapy or Conflict Analysis & Resolution) if:

• S/he earns a cumulative Master’s GPA of at least 3.8.
• Two faculty members from the Department “highly recommend” the student via the letters of reference related to both academic and practical performance.
• Student must pass the Ph.D. admissions interview.

Students seeking dual admission must submit the following documents when applying to the Ph.D. program:

• application for admission
• admissions essay
• resume’ or curriculum vitae
• three letters of reference

The following documents and procedures are waived:

• application fee
• writing sample

Students cannot take doctoral level classes until they have completed the requirements for the Master’s degree.