U.S. Citizens

• College Bachelor's degree from an institution accredited by one of the six (6) regional accrediting commissions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education
• Minimum undergraduate and graduate GPA: 
• A minimum GPA of 3.0
• The ICDL Graduate School will consider making exceptions for applicants with a lower undergraduate GPA. However, candidates must demonstrate significant previous experience working with infants and young children with learning disabilities.  Furthermore, candidates must submit strong recommendation letters from professionals and the parents of those children with developmental disorders. The minimum undergraduate GPA that will be considered for these exceptional cases is a GPA of 2.5.
• Official transcripts from all  colleges and universities attended
• Resume
• Must include education, work history, publications, honors and awards, computer skills, fluency in different languages, and membership in professional organizations.
• Special attention will be given to applicants with experience conducting research and/or working with infants, young children and families promoting healthy development, infant mental health, and rehabilitation support as a result of developmental delays.
• Two (2) letters of recommendation
• Download the ICDL Graduate School Letter of Recommendation Form and request two (2) professionals, who have experience working with infants, young children, and their families to complete these forms for your application package.  Recommendation letters may be supplemented with a letter from a parent of a child with special needs.
• Personal Statement
• All applicants are strongly encouraged to discuss their  personal experience and motivation to join the ICDL Graduate School and complete the PhD in Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health and Developmental Disorders. 
• Length: 1-2 pages single spaced with 12 point font

Additional Admission Criteria for International Students

• Equivalent to Bachelor’s degree from a postsecondary educational institution accredited by the country’s Department of Education or at least 4 years of undergraduate education successfully completed in a postsecondary education institution accredited by the country’s Department of Education.  In cases where the CAO is not familiar with certain international university credentials, the ICDL Graduate School will request international applicants to obtain an independent evaluation of their international educational credentials from one of the following organizations: International Education Research Foundation (IERF), World Education Services (WES), American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO). 
• Official transcripts from each college and university attended.  If academic records are in a language other than English, a certified English translation must be provided.  Translations alone will not be accepted.
• Proficient English reading skills as evidenced by transcripts of courses taught in the English language or, in the alternative, by successfully passing the TOEFL test with a minimum score of 550.