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- Be graduate-level coursework
- Have been completed with a grade of B or better
Substantially duplicate the content of the course or requirement for which you seek a waiver. Note: if the content of the EDP course you are requesting to waive was covered across multiple courses, you may use those in your waiver request.
Waiver Process
- View your Program of Work to see what courses are required for your degree
- Course descriptions can be found in the UT Catalog, and syllabi in the UT Syllabi Search system
- Complete the Waiver Form
- Follow the submission instructions on the waiver form. Note: instructors can be found in the UT Course Schedules and syllabi search system. If you are not sure who to contact for instructor signature, contact your Area Chair.
- Students will be notified in writing by the Graduate Coordinator of waiver decision.
- Approved waivers will be filed by the Graduate Coordinator in your Program of Work folder in UT Box.
Note: it is recommended you keep a copy of all approved waiver forms in case you need them in the future (particularly for students planning on obtaining licensure, e.g. as a licensed psychologist.
Special Waivers
Coursework Older than Six Years: If you want a course to fulfill an out-of-specialization requirement for an en-route master’s degree, that course cannot be older than 6 years, and cannot have been used to fulfill degree requirements at your previous university. The Graduate School currently has a separate waiver process for courses older than 6 years.
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