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The
Community Counseling program prepares students to function as
counselors in mental health centers, governmental agencies,
labor departments, prisons, hospitals, drug and alcohol abuse
programs, community agencies, religious settings, universities
and colleges, and criminal justice settings. The degree
in Community Counseling was developed to meet the state and
national regulatory criteria leading to licensure and certification
of professional counselors. The curriculum addresses the
complexity of the multicultural environment. Students
have the option of completing a thesis. Utilizing problem
based learning, combined with required internship and practicum,
students gain hands-on experiences in the counseling profession.
Applications from prospective graduate students are welcomed
year round for the Community Counseling program; however,
your application file must be complete by the advertised
application deadline for the term of interest so that a
personal interview with the program faculty before the start
of classes.
Irregular admission status (beginning classes w/o an
entrance test score) is not offered for this program.
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Application Deadlines
for Community Counseling Program |
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Spring Semester |
December 10 |
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Summer Semester |
April 21 |
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Fall Semester |
July 15 |
In addition, factors relative
to the admission process for the M.S. in Community
Counseling include:
- Academic potential as measured
by undergraduate GPA and GRE (v+q) scores.
- Professional experience in the
helping professions; a resume is required.
- Non-academic experiences, which
add breadth in understanding the human condition (e.g.,
experiences with special populations and life
experiences showing excellent coping skills).
- Recommendations from persons
able to address the student in the areas listed above.
- A personal statement showing
insight, awareness, and commitment to entering the
counseling profession.
- Personal interview with
Counseling faculty.
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