- Completed Admission Application
- A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution with a preferred GPA of 2.75 or above in undergraduate work and a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above in any graduate work.
- Write a statement of purpose addressing the following points. Your statement should be approximately 500-words in length and typewritten:
- your reasons for entering the counseling profession
- any personal or professional experiences and/or qualifications related to your intended field of study
- your perspectives on the relevance and role of cultural competence in counseling
- Two letters of recommendation (on letterhead) from individuals qualified to objectively evaluate the candidate’s ability to succeed in graduate school and the potential to be a competent educator. Letters must be from individuals who can knowledgeably comment upon the candidate’s academic skills, employment/volunteer experience, leadership potential, and professional abilities.
- Transcripts
- Resume
- Optional, if available at the time of admission: proof of completion of CBEST, Negative/Clear TB Verification, and Certificate of Clearance.
Following receipt and review of all application materials, an interview is required for candidates being considered for admission.
Program Requirement: If not completed at the time of admission
Proof of a Negative/Clear TB Verification and Certificate of Clearance must be submitted Prior to registering for Practicum courses. A Passing CBEST Verification score must be submitted prior to registering for Fieldwork/Internship courses.