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Counselor Education Admissions Process
Graduate Admission Application
Candidates for both options within the MA degree must present a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; meet college matriculation requirements; and attend an interview with the department faculty. College matriculation requirements include: a 2.75 cumulative average or a 3.0 in the major at the undergraduate level; completion of the graduate application; two (2) letters of recommendation and the Graduate Record Examination (GRE).
In addition to the above criteria, consideration will be given to the candidate's openness to personal and professional development and potential success in developing interpersonal relationships in the counseling context and prior relevant experiences.
Applicants for the Ed.S. Degree Program in Marriage and Family Therapy must hold a master's degree in counseling or a related field and submit a graduate application. The GRE is not required.
Applicants for the Substance Awareness Coordinator Certificate Program must: a.) Complete an application for admission, including undergraduate and graduate transcripts (where applicable), personal statement and reference letters; and b.) Present evidence of: 1.) Certification or licensure as one of the following: school psychologist, school social worker, school counselor, director of school counseling services, school nurse, alcohol and drug counselor (CADC or LCADC), or prevention specialist (CPS); or 2.) A standard instructional certificate; or 3.) A master’s or higher degree from a regionally accredited college or university; and c.) Present evidence of completion of the following prerequisite courses (or their equivalent): COUN 501: Introduction to Counseling, COUN 670: Counseling Theory and Techniques, and COUN 675: Group Counseling; and d.) Provide Graduate Record Exam (GRE) scores (if candidate does not have a master’s or higher degree from a regionally accredited college or university); and e.) Participate in an interview process (to be arranged by the Department of Counselor Education).
Admissions to the Ed.S. Degree Program in Marriage and Family Therapy is limited to one time per year with an admissions deadline of March 1st. Applicants to all other programs must submit all required admission materials by October 1st for Spring semester admission and by March 1st for Fall semester admission.
