Admission Requirements
Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling
Master of Arts in Psychological Counseling
Master of Arts in Psychological Counseling—Addiction Studies Track
"All programs offered through the psychological counseling department provide students with the education and experience necessary to have an impact on others' lives."
—David Burkholder, PhD
Assistant Professor
- Possession of a baccalaureate degree with a minimum 3.0 overall GPA.
- Two completed Monmouth University psychological counseling recommendation forms, which can be obtained here.
- Twenty-four credits in psychology (including courses in personality theory, statistics, abnormal psychology, and research methods).
- Narrative (four to five pages, double spaced) in response to the questions outlined on the Admission Application Essay Form, which can be obtained here.
- GRE scores may be required. Candidates who have not yet taken the GRE may be accepted conditionally pending satisfactory completion of the requirement during the first nine credits of study. Candidates with a master's degree in a related field are not required to submit GRE scores.
APPLICATION DEADLINES
- FALL SEMESTER: July 15
- SPRING SEMESTER: November 15
- SUMMER SESSIONS: May 1
