Admission Requirements

School Counseling, Mental Health Counseling (Community), Mental Health Counseling (College)

- A completed Saint Rose graduate school application
- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution
- Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended
- An undergraduate grade point average of at least 3.0
- A current resumè demonstrating work and volunteer experience in the field
- A personal essay discussing objectives and motivation for pursuing a graduate degree in counseling, an understanding of the preferred concentration, and a discussion of how this degree will meet the applicant's professional development plans.
- Attendance at an  admissions workshop
- At least two letters of recommendation: one that addresses the individual's character and potential to be a counselor, and one
that addresses the individual's scholarship/academic ability (and is written by a professional qualified to make that assessment).
- Completion of nine hours of psychology coursework taken no more than five years prior to admission to the master's program in counseling. These prerequisite courses may include or be similar to:

• child or adolescent psychology, theories of personality, and educational psychology for School Counseling students; 
• abnormal psychology, theories of personality, and adolescent psychology for Mental Health Counseling (Community) students; or
• adolescent psychology, theories of personality, and adult development or abnormal psychology for Mental Health Counseling (College) students.

Applicants must complete all prerequisites before earning 18 graduate credit hours. Prerequisites may be taken at the undergraduate or graduate level, but may not be counted as electives or as part of the required 48 or 60 credit hours, respectively.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are the GRE's required for admission?

No they are not. We look at all the information required above to gather as much information as we can to consider whether an applicant is a good match with our program. Students will need to complete a thesis or a standardized multiple choice comprehensive exam to exit the program.

Can I take classes on a full time/part time basis?

Yes. We have students that are working through the program on a part time and full time basis. Once accepted, students are strongly encouraged to meet with their advisor to plan their course of study.