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The Dillard University (DU) and Â鶹´«Ã½ (WMU) collaboration

Available Programs

There are currently two program collaborations between WMU and Dillard University: the 4 +1 Program in Blindness and Low Vision Studies, and the 3/2 Program in Counseling Psychology. Information about each program and application information is listed below. 

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4+1 Program in Blindness and Low Vision Studies

Â鶹´«Ã½ the 4+1 Program in Blindness and Low Vision Studies

The Dillard University (DU) and Â鶹´«Ã½ (WMU) 4+1 collaboration will give Â鶹´«Ã½s an opportunity to complete a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in Blind Low Vision Studies within a five-year time frame. Participants enrolled at Dillard University will meet all degree requirements while dual enrolled. The remaining year will be completed at WMU to meet requirements for a master’s degree in Blindness and Low Vision Studies. .

Eligibility Requirement

Nomination of Students: Dillard will nominate Â鶹´«Ã½s at the junior/senior level who meet the GPA requirement of 3.0.

Program Requirements

1. All participants must complete the agreed upon online courses
2. Attend all meetings with Dillard and WMU faculty
3. Job shadow at Lighthouse for the Blind, New Orleans
4. Complete evaluation of program experience

Recommendations

Academic References (three letters). Have two former instructors or professors acquainted with your academic abilities submit letters commenting on your potential for graduate study. The two letters of recommendation must be submitted online at this link: /grad/dillard-support-letters 

Transcripts

Official transcripts must be sent to the Office of Admissions from all post-secondary institutions attended.

Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV)

A resume or curriculum vitae (CV) is required.

Written statement

Please prepare a statement, which covers the following information, and attach it within the online application. Using no more than two typewritten, double-spaced pages, write an essay discussing your professional goals. Give attention to work with racial or ethnic minorities and diverse populations throughout your essay. Include: a) your reason for wanting to be in a specific program; b) your professional goals as they relate to that program; c) an assessment of your personal assets and liabilities; and d) life experiences that might be useful in your work as a helping professional, including your work with racial/ethnic minorities and diverse populations.

Application submission Process

There are two applications:

• The Application to WMU - Complete the University undergraduate guest application
• And the Dillard / WMU Application-Incomplete applications will not be reviewed

Application Review Process

WMU’s Department of Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology will review and make final approval on all applicants.

3/2 Counseling Psychology Program

Â鶹´«Ã½ the 3/2 Counseling Psychology Program

The Dillard University (DU) and Â鶹´«Ã½ (WMU) 3/2 collaboration will give Â鶹´«Ã½s an opportunity to complete a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s degree in counseling psychology within a five-year time frame. Program participants will complete 114 credits in three years at DU prior to entering the Summer Session at WMU. At the completion of 6 credit hours during the Summer I and Summer II sessions, credit will be reversed back to DU and undergraduate degree requirements for DU will be fulfilled. The remaining two years will be completed at WMU to meet requirements for the master’s degree in counseling psychology.

Eligibility Requirement

Nomination of Students: Dillard will nominate Â鶹´«Ã½s who have completed the agreed upon three year academic program at Dillard and want to pursue a master’s degree at WMU.

Recommendations

Academic References (three letters). Have three former instructors or professors acquainted with your academic abilities submit letters commenting on your potential for graduate study. The three letters of recommendation must be submitted online at this link: /grad/dillard-support-letters 

Transcripts

Official transcripts must be sent to the Office of Admissions from all post-secondary institutions attended.

Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV)

A resume or curriculum vitae (CV) is required.

Written statement

Please prepare a statement, which covers the following information, and attach it within the online application. Using no more than two typewritten, double-spaced pages, write an essay discussing your professional goals. Give attention to work with racial or ethnic minorities and diverse populations throughout your essay. Include: a) your reason for wanting to be in a specific program; b) your professional goals as they relate to that program; c) an assessment of your personal assets and liabilities; and d) life experiences that might be useful in your work as a helping professional, including your work with racial/ethnic minorities and diverse populations.

Application submission Process

There are two applications:

• The Application to WMU - Complete the University undergraduate guest application
• And the Dillard / WMU Application to the 3/2 Program - Incomplete applications will not be reviewed 

Application Review Process

WMU’s Department of Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology will review and make final approval on all applicants.