Any credits taken beyond these six credits before admission to graduate studies will not be counted toward a counseling degree. Transfer credits from other institutions are not affected by this policy. Complete a personal data form obtained from the Department of Counselor Education and Educational Psychology. Successfully complete a personal interview with representatives of the profession, advanced students in the program and the counseling faculty. Careful attention will be given to previous work experience, academic background, scholarship, emotional maturity, interpersonal skills and commitment to the counseling profession.
Admission is competitive and selection is based on an evaluation of all factors.
For the specific interview dates and an appointment, contact the Counselor Education and Educational Psychology department secretary. If attendance at an interview is totally impractical, the program coordinator may designate an alternate method. Following admission to graduate studies, all part-time students must complete a minimum of 9 graduate semester credits per year of course work, approved by their adviser, in order to maintain candidacy in the counseling program. Students must complete the prepracticum core courses early in the program of studies. It is department policy to assist part-time students to complete a counseling program while continuing concurrent employment.