Clinical Mental Health Counseling [M.A.]
Programme overview
Main Subject
Health/Healthcare
Degree
MA
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Programme overview
Main Subject
Health/Healthcare
Degree
MA
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Admission Requirements
Admission to the program is selective. The selection process is designed to assess the candidate’s suitability for graduate study and a professional career in counseling. Candidates selected are expected to make major commitments to their graduate training.
Applicants must also meet the following program requirements. Requirements may be more stringent than the minimum graduate school requirements.
- Evidence of academic aptitude for a graduate-level study, demonstrated by one of the following:
- A 2.75 overall undergraduate GPA, or a 3.0 GPA in the second half of the undergraduate degree program.
- A graduate GPA of 3.3 on a previously completed advanced degree.
- The GRE scores may not be more than five years old. The student must score at the 50 percentile or above to be accepted. The applicant must also meet the 2.7 minimum GPA required for graduate school admission.
- Applicants not meeting other criteria but having acquired knowledge of the counseling field based on five years of related experience may be eligible. Students applying under this provision must contact the advising coordinator for specific procedures before applying to the Graduate School.
- Personal Statement A one-page narrative statement focusing on the applicant’s motivation and rationale for seeking admission to the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program and their background and goals related to professional studies and goals for working in the mental health field.
- Experience Relevant experiences in helping may consist of paid professional work or structured volunteer experiences that provide evidence of the applicant’s commitment and understanding of the mental health field. These experiences may be referenced in the above Statement of Intent and must be documented in the resume.
- Résumé A focused summary of program-relevant educational, career, and/or life experiences.
- Three Recommendations - Request recommendation forms from three professional supervisors and/or supervising professors that address the applicant’s professional work quality. Applicants may request recommendation letters in addition to completing the recommendation form. Applicants are encouraged to ask recommenders to submit a recommendation letter if this could enhance their application materials. Recommendation forms and letters must come directly from your reference.
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