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1 official copy required from any institution where 2 or more credits were earned.
Do not wait for final grades/degrees before sending transcripts; if you are offered admission, you will submit final transcripts then.
Please mail your official, sealed transcript(s) to:
University of Denver,Office of Graduate Studies,Mary Reed Bldg., Room 5,2199 S. University Blvd.Denver, CO 80208-4802
Electronic Transcripts: The University of Denver accepts electronic transcripts ONLY from these third-party agencies: Army/American Council on Education Registry Transcript System (AARTS), Docufide/Parchment, National Student Clearinghouse, and Scrip-Safe. Electronic transcripts from the parties listed above can be sent directly to gradinfo@du.edu. All other transcripts must be mailed to the address above.
Curriculum Vitae:
Please detail all relevant experiences in your resume/CV. (Having paid or volunteer experience providing services to clients having emotional, behavioral, or developmental disorders is an asset.)
Upload this document during the online application process.
Personal Statement:
Please respond to the following two essay questions. The word limit for both essays combined is 1500 words.
*Please upload one document including both essay responses to your online application.
Essay 1
Describe someone you know who has engaged in behavior of which you disapprove. How has this behavior affected your view of this person? How has your relationship with this person changed? How do you understand your reactions?
Essay 2
What life experiences have most influenced your decision to pursue graduate study in forensic psychology? What is your understanding of the possible career paths available with this degree? (Do not use this essay to describe your credentials or professional experience. This question is about your personal motives and requires a degree of self-disclosure. Describe your credentials and work experience in your CV.)
Recommendation Letter:
2 letters required; 3 letters strongly encouraged
It is helpful to have 1 letter speak to academic abilities.
You will submit referee names and email addresses in the online application. DU will contact referees directly.
Please be sure to provide current contact information to avoid any delays in processing your application.