B.S. degree or its equivalent from an accredited college or university.
Academic background in psychology, education, sociology, law or related behavioral science, or work experience in a school, social agency, hospital, criminal justice, or community action program ideal but not required.
Minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0.
Applicants whose GPA is 2.85 to 2.99 may be accepted and will have to achieve a 3.0 GPA in their first 12 credits to continue in the program. Applicants may be accepted with conditions and will be required to achieve a 3.0 GPA in their first 12 credits to fully matriculate.
Participate in a structured individual or group interview with program faculty, if selected. Preparation prompts will be provided.

Submit a department portfolio, which includes:
Goal Statement: In 250 words or less, address the following:
Describe how your career path has led you to the school counseling profession?
What excites you about working as a school counselor?
Three department reference forms (from an employer, a professor, and someone who supervised you in an academic or volunteer capacity) attesting to your leadership, advocacy skills, and potential to succeed in graduate studies. References can directly submit their completed forms. If you would like to submit your materials in one packet, please have your references sign and seal the completed form in an envelope prior to returning it to you.
Signed Candidate Statement of Understanding.
Copies of undergraduate transcripts for all schools attended. All final, official transcripts must be received prior to the start of your first semester.
Copy of college diploma or proof of degree.

IELTS score: 6.0
TOEFL (iBT) score: 79
Pearson PTE score: 53