A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with undergraduate scholastic achievement indicating reasonable assurance of success in work for an advanced degree. Normally this will be a B (3.0) in the general average and in the major field.
A minimum of 18 credits in the behavioral and social sciences and/or professional education courses. Students who do not fully meet this requirement will need to make up deficit credits by completing course work in those areas in addition to the usual program requirements
Two letters of recommendation from college instructors or field supervisors,
The interest, ability, and personality to function successfully in the field of school counseling
A one-to-two-page personal essay outlining the reason the applicant has decided to pursue a graduate degree in professional counseling and why they have selected their counseling specialty, including prior work experience and future career goals.
Graduate Record Examination is no longer required.