"We begin the early admissions process by looking at applications on January 1. Applications will be reviewed on January 1 and applicants are strongly encouraged to apply by this date. We keep an open, rolling enrollment until April 1 but you are advised to apply by the January 1 date as spots fill quickly. We typically admit 15-20 students to start in summer or fall and average over 60 applicants per year. We welcome your applications and encourage individuals from all backgrounds and college majors to apply."
Students interested in a Master's of Arts in Professional School Counseling (K-12) need to apply on-line through the Graduate School.
The application requires 3 letters of reference, transcripts from all previous institutions attended, GRE scores (Verbal, Quantitative & Writing scores) work summary or resume, and a completed departmental questionnaire.
We begin the early admissions process by looking at applications in January. Promising candidates will be notified by e-mail to schedule an appointment for an interview. We will keep an open, ongoing enrollment until seats are filled or the April 1st deadline.
There are no real prerequisites to be admitted to the program but students with prior experience in working with children and families are preferred. Most of our students come from backgrounds related to human services, such as psychology or education.
The Professional School Counseling Program Committee strives to value students from a holistic perspective. There are no cold cut-off scores for the GRE. The Graduate School requires applicants have a GPA of 3.0 to be accepted unconditionally. Students with GPA's below a 3.0 may still be accepted but will be on probation for the first semester. Students cannot hold a graduate assistantship when on probation. Applicants are evaluated on their academic success as well as their potential to develop personally and professionally.
The GRE can be taken on-line through ASU's Testing Center. Their number is 828-262-6801.