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1. View your Program of Work to see what courses are required for your degree
2. Course descriptions can be found in the UT Catalog, and syllabi in the UT Syllabi Search system
3. Complete the Waiver Form
4. 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.
5. Students will be notified in writing by the Graduate Coordinator of waiver decision.
6. 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

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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.

EDP 380C Fundamental Statistics

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Beginning Fall 2020, waiver requests will be allowed for EDP 380C.2 Fundamental Statistics (replacing the prior Proficiency Exam process). EDP 380C.2 Fundamental Statistics is the prerequisite course for all Quantitative Methods courses. To submit a waiver for this course:  

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