See below for information on how to apply to 51ºÚÁÏÍø's Clinical Mental Health MA program, School Counseling MEd program, or Counselor Education and Supervision PhD program.
Master’s (MA/MEd)
GPA Requirements
Master’s program evaluation criteria require that applicants attain a 2.8 or above undergraduate grade point average (UGPA) for the MA and MEd degrees. Applicants with a GPA slightly below this requirement will be asked to submit a GPA Waiver Request.
Goal Statement Guidelines
How to develop a Goal Statement for the application process
Letters of Recommendation
All applicants are required to provide two letters of recommendation.
International Applicants
The Department of Counseling and Human Development will consider international applicants, including those from non-English-speaking countries, using the criteria outlined at the link above. Please note that international applicants are admitted for the fall term only.
Admission Workshop Evaluation Process
Mandatory admissions interview process for invited applicants
Credential Evaluation Process, Master’s
Counseling program evaluation criteria
Counseling Department Application Dates
Application dates to remember
Doctoral (PhD)
GPA Requirements
Doctoral program evaluation criteria require that applicants attain a 3.5 or above graduate grade point average (GGPA) for the PhD degree.
Goal Statement Guidelines
How to develop a Goal Statement for the application process
Academic Writing Sample
Applicants have two options for providing an academic writing sample. If available, applicants may share an academic writing example (i.e., research paper) from their master’s program. If an applicant does not have an appropriate assignment to submit, they may choose one contemporary topic in the field of counseling about which to write a five- to seven-page research paper using current APA format.
International Applicants
The Department of Counseling and Human Development will consider international applicants, including those from non-English-speaking countries, using the criteria outlined at the link above.
Admission Interview Evaluation Process
Interviews for successfully screened applicants
Credential Evaluation Process, Doctoral
Counseling program evaluation criteria
Counseling Department Application Dates
Application dates to remember