Program Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or recognized international institution
Cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher (will consider lower GPAs for highly qualified applicants)
Nine credits in undergraduate psychology coursework with a grade of B or higher
Three of the nine credits may be in an area closely related to psychology
Applicants are recommended to have three undergraduate credits in either abnormal psychology or psychopathology
Minimum of 6-9 months of field experience working in social service agencies, mental health professions or substance use intervention sites
Required Materials
Application
Official transcript for the last degree earned.
International transcripts must include an official course-by-course evaluation of all academic work from an accredited academic evaluating service
R'sum
For Clinical Mental Health Counseling applicants, significant experience in the field of Counseling must be demonstrated
Two letters of recommendation
Letters may come from employers, professors or professional associates
Personal statement
In 250-500 words, detail your interest in the counseling program, your relevant academic and personal experience, and how this degree will impact your career goals
Interview
Once all required materials are received, you will be contacted to meet with the review
Submit official/notarized/certified/or attested copies of ALL post-secondary school (university/college) records with a proof of graduation, if available. This includes mark sheets, academic transcripts, final examination results, diplomas, and degree certificates from every college or university attended showing course work, grades, number of credit hours, and conferral of degree(s), if available. Applicants from India should submit their individual semester mark sheets. Failure to provide all academic records may result in denial of admission, admission and scholarship revocation, and/or refusal of transfer credit.

For applicants who have not yet received their Bachelor's degree certificate/diploma
Please provide a year-to-date record of official/notarized/certified/or attested mark sheets, academic transcripts and a letter (or a provisional degree certificate) from the college/university stating the anticipated graduation date. In other words, evidence that the applicant has completed, or is in the process of completing, a university-level degree program must be provided.
Submit a resume or C.V. reflecting academic and work experience. Students with no work experience may still apply.
Provide two letters of recommendation in English. These letters may be submitted online, or come in a sealed envelope from professors or employers who can attest to the applicant's attainments and potential for success at the graduate level. No special form is required.
TOEFL - 80 (IBT)
IELTS - 6
PTE - 58
Duolingo - 95
EIKEN - Grade Pre-1
ELI at UB - Proof of completion of Advanced Level at the University's English Language Institute (ELI)
ELAB at UB - Attainment of a satisfactory score on the University of Bridgeport's English Language Assessment Battery (ELAB)
An official letter certifying completion of ELS (English Language Services) - Level 112