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The ICDL Graduate School is committed to the pursuit of excellence, welcoming applicants who have a strong interest in working with infants, young children and their families, to promote their mental health and overall well being. 

The ICDL Graduate School maintains a selective admission policy, considering students who express enthusiasm, creativity, personal maturity, leadership and the ability to work with multidisciplinary teams in the field of infant and early childhood mental health and developmental disorders.

The ICDL Graduate School’s dual program composed of online courses and practicum, gives preference to candidates who show discipline, self-motivation, computer proficiency, and the ability to work independently.

Admission Criteria

 

Because of the online nature of the academic program, students are expected to be computer proficient and have daily access to the internet with a permanent email address. To ensure applicants meet these requirements, all application materials are submitted via email as Word or PDF files. Exceptions are made for confidential recommendation letters and official transcripts, which are sent directly to the admissions office in California.

Preference is given to applicants who have a Master’s degree in fields related to children with special needs (e.g., speech therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, psychology, social work, and special education) or comparable experience working with special needs children.

 
   
application process

The admissions committee is currently reviewing applications for the second class, which will begin on September 8, 2008.  Spaces in the second class are still available.  Applications completed by April 15th will receive priority for admission into this class. The final deadline to apply is July 1, 2008.

Instructions on how to complete application materials:

Please read the instructions provided in each of the following links before completing your application.

The ICDL Graduate School reserves the right to corroborate all documents submitted with the application for admission. Any falsification of admission documents or recommendation letters constitutes justification for termination of the application procedure or dismissal from the ICDL Graduate School. The Admission Review Committee reserves the right to request a personal interview with the candidate to clarify doubts or concerns.

 
admission checklist

  1. Review admission criteria
  2. Prepare online application materials
  3. Complete online application & submit non-refundable application fee ($75)
  4. Request official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended.
  5. Request two letters of recommendation
  6. Mail transcripts and letters of recommendation to:

ICDL Graduate School

Attn: Admission Office

1044 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Suite 5

Kentfield, California 94904