Accelerated 12-Month Track

Accelerated 12-Month Track

This program is typically completed in 2 years, though students may complete the accelerated 12-month track. Students who would like to opt-in to the 12-month track must submit the supplemental application below. The program will issue a recommendation to the student based on this application on their suitability for the 12-month track. To receive a positive recommendation, the student should have a minimum of a 3.0 GPA and at least two years of prior professional experience.

Download the application

Components of the application include:

• Why do you want to do the 12-month track?
• What quantitative coursework have you taken?
• What previous professional experience do you have?
• Have you identified a practicum?
• If you have not identified a practicum, what is your plan to find one? 
• A professional writing sample

Deadline:

September 9, 2024

Submission: 

Once the application is completed, you should:

• Obtain your Faculty Advisor's signature

• Upload to this box folder

While this deadline may seem early, it is so students can enroll in the required ENV 290- Policy Clinic Prep Seminar in the Fall quarter. 

Process:

Your application will be reviewed by the Program Chair, Executive Director and Program Coordinator. The program will issue you a recommendation on your suitability to complete the 12-month track. Should you choose to continue with this track, you will need to:

• Schedule a meeting with the Graduate Program Coordinator in the Fall quarter to discuss the timeline to degree.
• Enroll in the Policy Clinic Prep Seminar. The CRN will be provided to you by the Program Coordinator.

Late applications:

Late applications will be reviewed and considered on a case-by-case basis and must not be submitted later than the 12th day of Fall instruction. 

12-Month Accelerated Coursework Timeline: