Specialist in Education in Professional Counseling (Ed.S.) - Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Middle Tennessee State University

Admissions decisions for the Professional Counseling program will be made after reviewing all materials and determining the applicant capacity, suitability, and preparation for graduate study in this area.Successful applicants typically have demonstrated the following:3.00 or higher undergraduate GPA (If an applicant GPA is lower than 3.00, Professional Counseling faculty will consider applicant academic performance during the last 60 hours of the undergraduate program);Completion of an undergraduate course in abnormal psychology with a minimum grade of B;A score of 146 or higher on the verbal section of the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) or 385 or higher on the Miller Analogies Test (MAT) for applicants whose overall undergraduate grade point averages are below 3.0. A graduate admissions test score is not required for applicants with overall undergraduate grade point averages of 3.0 or above (on a 4.00 scale).Three (3) positive recommendations. Endorsers should use the recommender link provided by the College of Graduate Studies.A written essay/statement of purpose on the supplemental application form in which the applicant reason for pursing a graduate degree in Professional Counseling with a concentration in Clinical Mental Health Counseling is congruent with the focus/emphasis of the program;A resume/vita that includes name, address, and phone number of applicant; school applicant attended and applicant major, minor, and grade point average; honors and awards; and employment and volunteer experiences;