Transcripts from all colleges/universities attended
Bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0 preferred
3 recommendation letters
Three references who you will identify as part of the online application process must complete the online recommendation for admission
Each reference writer will receive an email from the online application system explaining how to access the online system and will be asked to upload a letter of recommendation providing additional information about your strengths and weaknesses. They will be asked to upload the letter when they complete the final section of the online recommendation for admission (Part II Letter of Evaluation).
Preferably, your letters should be from faculty members who know you from multiple classes, your experience as a research assistant and/or your volunteer or work activities. Other letters may be from professionals who can write knowledgeably about your potential within the graduate program.
Personal statement (Statement of Purpose)
Submit a brief essay that explains why you want to pursue an MA in Mental Health Counseling, including how completion of our program would help you to achieve your specific academic and professional goals. What would make you a good fit for this program and the profession of mental health counseling?
If you are applying to the Art Therapy Track, please also explain your interest in art therapy.
There is not a minimum or maximum length required, but we recommend two pages double spaced.
The GRE is NOT required but may be submitted at the applicant's discretion.
A minimum of 18 hours in undergraduate or graduate psychology courses (statistics can be counted as a psychology course, even if it is taken in a department other than psychology)
CV or resume
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) minimum scores of at least 79 and at least 6.5 on the IELTS.