Thank you for your interest in the Master of Science or PhD program with a Major in Counseling. We hope this webpage will provide you with the information you need to begin the application process. If you find you have additional questions, please feel free to contact us via phone or email. We look forward to working with you as you embark on your educational journey!
Admissions Process and Criteria for Admission
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Admissions Process and Criteria for Admission:
All Candidates
Admission to the program is by concurrent application to the: (1) Oregon State University Graduate School and (2) Counselor Education and Supervision Program in the College of Education. Admission requirements for the Oregon State University Graduate School may be found at http://oregonstate.edu/admissions/graduate/requirements.html. To guarantee consideration, a completed application packet must be received no later than March 15th of the year for which one is applying for admission. Applications received after March 15th may be considered for admission depending on space. Please refer to the application checklists for the steps to take in making an application.
Master’s Candidates (MS with a Major in Counseling)
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. Prior counseling-related academic work from an accredited institution may meet some of the program requirements; however, the core requirements for the M.S. must be taken at Oregon State University. For more information, please consult the Master’s Handbook.
Doctoral Candidates (PhD with a Major in Counseling)
The minimal prerequisite is a master’s degree in counseling or a related field. 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 and graduate work, three letters of recommendation, and a writing sample. A personal interview is required for those applicants who meet the initial application criteria. For more information, please consult the Doctoral Handbook.
Master’s Candidates
Doctoral Candidates
Student Handbooks and Application Materials
Master’s Handbook
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Doctoral Application
