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Master of Arts In Mental Health Counseling

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Applicants to the MA in Mental Health Counseling program must submit:

Graduate admissions application.
$50.00 application fee (non-refundable).
Official undergraduate (and graduate) transcripts.
- The undergraduate transcript should document a major in psychology or a closely related field. It must also indicate a minimum overall GPA of 3.0 (based on a system where a 4.0 equals an A grade).
- Non-psychology major applicants must demonstrate that they have taken undergraduate coursework in general psychology, statistics, research methods. Coursework in undergraduate psychological testing/assessment is also preferred, and applicants may be asked to take our proficiency exam in this area. A minimum grade of 3.0 is required in these courses.
A current resume.
Three letters of reference that attest to the applicant's ability to be successful in graduate school and the field of mental health counseling.
Graduate Record Examination (GRE) Scores - Verbal, Quantitative, and Writing. Applicants who can demonstrate the successful completion of graduate coursework elsewhere may be exempted from the GRE.
A Personal Statement of intent, describing the applicant's personal qualities, and academic and career goals related to mental health counseling.
Qualified applicants will be interviewed.