I.  Eligibility

    To be eligible for the Masters of Science in Psychology, Counseling Psychology Specialization, the student

    must meet the following:

1. Satisfactory completion of all required courses in the curriculum (60 credit hours)
    

2. Complete either a Masters Thesis or Qualifying Paper 

   3.    You must be registered for a course with the university (this is a university policy and there are no exceptions!)

    Step 1.  The student must apply online through the academic link on PantherSoft. Make sure you apply for the correct     Academic Program (Arts & Sciences Master’s) and Major/Academic Plan (Psychology). Application for graduation must be completed by the deadline during the beginning of the final semester of  studies.  Students who do not graduate during that semester must re-apply for  Graduation for the semester in which they plan to graduate. See the Important Dates for submission deadline.

    Step 2.  Complete the Graduation Checklist, and the Alumni Data Form found in the Student Handbook. 

    Step 3   Schedule a Certification for Graduation Meeting with the Program Coordinator, by the deadline during the 

                    semester you are planning to graduate.  The following documents must be  completed and brought with you to

                    the meeting. 

•                          Completed & signed Case Conceptualization Proposal Form

•                          Copy of unofficial transcript

•                          Completed Graduation Checklist

•                          Completed Academic Plan

•                          Completed Alumni Data Form

III.  Graduation Activities
       

        Students who will graduate at the end of a major semester (Fall or Spring) are invited to participate in University and 

        College graduation activities.

NOTE: For commencement information, including the commencement guide please go to the University’s website (http://advancement.fiu.edu/events_commencement.htm)