Students must have a bachelor's degree from an approved institution. A complete application for admissions includes: a resume, three academic or professional letters of recommendation, transcripts from all colleges/universities attended, an essay, and participation in an admissions interview. To be admitted into the program, applicants must have a minimum grade point average of 2.8 in undergraduate coursework. Students must also have and the (ACT 33 & ACT 34 clearances) dated within a year of application. Formal admittance to the program is required before enrolling in courses. Program director approval may be given for students to transfer up to 12 semester hours of credits earned at a CACREP accredited program. Program director approval may be given for students to transfer up to six semester hours of credits earned at a non-CACREP accredited institution, subject to ÌÇÐÄVLOGÍøÒ³°æ Graduate program policy.
International applicants must provide evidence of successful achievement on the TOEFL of 95 and/or 7.0 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) and demonstrate basic fluency in American English and culture. Examination sub- scores will also be considered as important to overall applicant qualification. Other requirements are: A 500-word self-written personal essay in English; evidence of successful completion of an in-person undergraduate course taught in English in the United States or Canada; a minimum 5-minute video recording on “how the CMHC degree fits my professional goals”; and appropriate criminal/child abuse background clearances.
Students enter the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program from a variety of undergraduate backgrounds. Course work in human services, psychology, statistics, and human development is helpful. Coursework in psychology is recommended but not required.
Applicants are asked to submit the following information to the ÌÇÐÄVLOGÍøÒ³°æ Office of Graduate Admissions:
Application materials may be submitted to the Office of Graduate Admissions by: