Masters in Counseling Admissions
Turn Your Purpose Into Practice
Applying to the MA in Counseling is your first step toward meaningful, client-centered work alongside experienced counselors. Our four-step application process is designed to help you move confidently from interest to enrollment, while preparing you for hands-on training, ethical practice, and collaborative work with individuals, families, and communities.
How to Apply | Deadlines | Prerequisites | Tuition & Fees
How to Apply
Start your profession in counseling by by starting your application today. Take the next step with a program grounded in personal growth, ethical practice, and real-world impact.
Application Requirements
- A 2-3 page, double-spaced personal statement of academic and professional goals (if GPA is lower than 2.8, please address it in your Personal Statement & second interview is required)
- $50 fee
- Current resume
- One official transcript (sealed) from all colleges or universities attended. If your bachelor's degree is in progress, upload an unofficial one now; then send the official transcript after your degree is posted.
- Two letters of recommendation from professional and/or academic references who can evaluate your potential to be a counselor. Letters from personal references (such as family or friends) will not be accepted. Please provide three professional and or academic references and their contact information in the Recommenders section of the application. The online system will contact them directly with instructions on uploading letters of recommendation.
- Please note: Letters of Recommendation must be received for your file to be deemed complete and ready for review; however, the letters DO NOT need to be received by admissions prior to submitting your application
- Evidence of health insurance (and/or a signed waiver)
- Results of a tuberculin test (within the last year)
For specializations in School Counseling, School Psychology or Post-MA, PPS Credential students only:
- Certificate of Clearance (student needs to have paid for the CTC document) is required for all School Counseling and School Psychology applicants. Clearance is mandatory before any PPS School Counseling or School Psychology student enters any practicum or field placement.
Attend a group interview led by two faculty members.
Secure your spot! Log in to your portal and confirm your admissions by submitting the following requirements:
- Submit the $250 deposit towards your tuition. The deadline for fall applicants is June 1 and December 1 for spring applicants.
- Submit the results of a TB test taken within the last year.
Benefits, Tuition, and Fees
Please refer to our section on financial aid.
| Benefits | Guaranteed availability for every course, every term • Attentive and encouraging professors |
| Application fee | $50 (non-refundable) |
| Tuition | 39-70 units / current unit rate |
| Tuition deposit | $250 (non-refundable) |
| Technology fee | $500 (one-time) |
| Books | $100 per course (average) |
| Course materials fee | $50 for the program (approximately) |