Counseling Psychology Admissions Requirements

Admissions Process Calendar 2012-2013

September, 2012

Application process begins

January, 2013 FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
March 1, 2013

Extended application deadline date (all materials must be received)

March - April 2013 Applicant interviews
March - April, 2013 Admission decisions

 

2012 Entering Class Statistics
Number of Students 44
Number of students applying 120
Average GPA 3.38
Age range of students 21-46
In-state students 75%
Out-of-state students 25%

Requirements for Admission

Completion of a Bachelor's Degree
A bachelor's degree must be completed before beginning the counseling psychology program.

Prerequisite Courses
The following prerequisite courses are required to enter the program

We recommend additional undergraduate courses in psychology, particularly physiological psychology, social psychology, cognition, learning, personality theory, research methods and psychometrics.

Applicants may be admitted with prerequisite course in progress. However all prerequisite courses must be completed with passing grades of "C" or higher before an admitted student can matriculate into the program.

Professional Mental Health Experience
Applicants are strongly encouraged to have some experience in mental health, human services, human resources, or a research environment. Volunteer experience in lieu of paid work is acceptable.

Other Items to Submit

The GRE is not required to apply to the Masters in Counseling program but is a requirement to apply to the PsyD program.

Our Admissions Decisions Consider Many Factors

For International Students

The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is required for those for whom English is not the native language. Minimum score for paper test is 600; computer test, 250, internet test 100.

If you attended a non-US or non-Canadian college, university, or graduate school, a course-by-course evaluation of your international college and university transcripts is required. There are several third party organizations that provide this service to international students, but we prefer WES (World Education Services). Please see the web site at http://www.wes.org for more information. The credentials evaluation must be received in our Admissions office by the application deadline to ensure consideration of your application.

Transfer of Credits

Post-baccalaureate work at the graduate level in psychology taken at an accredited university may be evaluated for transfer. An "A" grade must have been achieved and the course instructor and the Director of Academic Issues must determine that the content of the course (based on syllabus documentation) was appropriate through review of the Transfer of Credit Application. A maximum of 10 credits may be transferred from other schools provided these were earned after award of a bachelors degree from an accredited program and within the four years immediately preceding admission to the School. Practicum and internship credits are not transferable.

Applicants are advised that criminal background checks are required by the University. This check is required to determine the student's qualification to provide services, and takes place after admission and deposit. A criminal record may disqualify a previously admitted student. In addition, drug screenings will be required prior to the start of clinical placements.