Statement of Purpose

An academic writing sample for the faculty to determine your readiness for graduate-level writing, to learn more about you, and to ascertain how your goals align with the counseling and career development degree program.

Please address all of the following in your statement:

Discuss how you have developed your interest in counseling and, more specifically, in your chosen specialization (career, clinical mental health, or school counseling).
What experiences (e.g., work, volunteer, informational interviews, job shadows) have you had working with people that have helped confirm your interest in counseling?
Discuss your commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. If possible, use specific examples that exemplify this commitment.
Provide a summary of your long-term professional and educational goals and how the Counseling and Career Development degree will meet your goals.
Share how you overcame any challenges you experienced in your academic or professional journey. Please include examples of how you think you can manage the rigor of graduate studies.
What do you know about the Counseling and Career Development program at Colorado State University that indicates this program is a fit for you?
Resume

Include job duties and dates of all professional employment
Judicial Proceedings form

The Counseling and Career Development Judicial Proceedings form must be completed and submitted.

Three recommendation letters

Must be professional and/or educational references
Should include information regarding work ethic, academic diligence, and evidence for fit with the counseling profession.
Official transcripts

Request one official transcript of all collegiate work completed from every institution attended, whether or not you received a degree from those institutions.
Transcripts from Colorado State University are not required.
TOEFL score for admission without condition is 550 (paper based), or 80 (internet based). IELTS score for admission without condition is 6.5.
Minimum 3.00 GPA