Counselor Education

Acceptance to the program is available only for the Summer II Semester. Preference is given to applications received on or before February 1. To be considered, you must provide the following materials with your application for admission to graduate study in education:

• A completed Counselor Education program application form, official transcripts from all colleges you have attended, three references, and copies of all applicable licenses
• A current résumé or curriculum vitae
• A statement, approximately two pages in length, that summarizes your
  • Professional goals, including preferred professional setting(s), examples of typical employment activities, and any specialized interests
  • Past experiences contributing to the development of your cited professional goals
  • Unique skills and characteristics aiding your pursuit of your cited goals

After the Director of Counselor Education has determined that you qualify for admission to graduate study in education, your application to the Counselor Education program and the additional material you have provided will be referred to the to the Dean of the College of Education and Public Policy. The Dean and appropriate faculty will evaluate your demonstrated academic ability and evidence of your aptitude for working with people. You will also be required to participate in an interview process. Applicants are accepted to the program with the stipulation they adhere to the curriculum of their elected option.

Conditional Acceptance

At the recommendation of the counseling program faculty, applicants with undergraduate GPAs below 3.2 (4.0=A) and/or limited applicable work experience may be accepted to the program contingent on their maintaining a GPA of 3.5 for their first year of course work (Summer II, Fall , Spring, Summer I) in the Counselor Education program. The GRE can be taken by students whose GPA falls below 3.2 to strengthen their case for admission.