1. How long does it take to complete the program?
The Master’s degree can be completed in 36 months on a part-time basis for part-time students (2 classes per term for 12 continuous terms, including summer). The Ph.D. can be completed in 3 years.2. What is the application deadline?
The deadline for applications to the Master’s and Doctoral programs is March 1st.
3. What are the admission requirements?
The minimal prerequisite is a bachelor's degree. Academic background, personal and emotional suitability, volunteer or paid experience in the helping professions, and the educational and professional goals of each candidate are evaluated before admission is granted. Screening includes, but is not limited to, a minimum GPA of 3.0 on the last 90 hours of undergraduate work, three letters of recommendation, and a writing sample. A personal interview is required for those applicants who meet the initial application criteria. The minimum requirements for the Doctoral degree are a Master’s in counseling or related field with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
4. What are the different tracks for the Master’s program?
The Master’s degree with a Major in Counseling has 2 tracks or “concentrations.” These concentrations are school counseling and community counseling.
5. How can I get an application packet?
5. An application packet (Master’s and Doctoral) can be downloaded electronically.
We do not require the GRE for admission into our program. We feel that there are many other areas that will reflect if a candidate is a fit for the program including past academic work, professional and volunteer experience.
7. When does the program begin?
Both the Master’s and Doctoral degree programs start every summer quarter. /p>
8. How many credits does it take to graduate?
8.The Master’s program is a total of 75 credits. The Doctoral program is 150 credits (including Master’s transfer credits).
9. Who can I contact about the program?
9. Prospective master’s students with a focus on school counseling: Dr. Gene Eakin.
Prospective master’s students with a focus on community counseling: Dr. Tom Guss.
Prospective doctoral students: Dr. Debbie Rubel.
MS degree students who express a desire to complete both concentrations may do so with faculty permission.
