Professional School Counseling, MS

Domestic Students:

Final deadline for receipt of complete applications:

• Fall - July 10
• Spring - November 1
• Summer I - May 1

Priority deadline for receipt of complete applications:

• Fall - March 1
• Spring - November 1
• Summer I - March 1

International Students:

Final deadline for receipt of complete applications:

• Fall - April 15
• Spring - September 17
• Summer I - April 15

Priority deadline for receipt of complete applications:

• Fall - February 15
• Spring - September 17
• Summer I - February 15

*Complete application should be received for full admissions and funding consideration

Applications received/or completed after priority deadline may not receive an interview or admissions decision for the selected term.

Complete Application for Admission:

• Apply for Admission via Apply Texas Application
• An applicant may defer admission to an earlier/later semester. Applications are valid for one year. One deferral is allowed per paid application.

Application fee:

• $50 for US citizen, $70 for International Students
  • Pay during application process
  • Pay fee online: Pay Online
  • Pay fee on campus to Business Office

Please Note: Applicants who wish to apply for a different program will be required to submit a new application. The application processing fee is required for each application submitted.

Requirements:

Application requirements specific to this program :

• Official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate course work taken at any accredited college or University attended (Foreign College credits/transcripts require an official foreign evaluation. Please click here). TAMU-CC transcript is not required.
• Essay (500-700 word written essay, including one’s personal/professional career plans, goals, and a statement indicating one’s ability to work individually and in groups with diverse populations. Note: Essay requirements are specific to Counseling MS)
• Face-to-face interview with admissions committee
• Three references submitted through the M.S Counseling Reference Rating Form
  • Send a recommendation request
• Background disclosure form (pdf)
• Background disclosure form with Texas Educator's Code of Ethics & FERPA consent (pdf)

Applicants who are applying for Professional School Counseling Certification must also submit:

• Background disclosure form with Texas Educator's Code of Ethics & FERPA consent (pdf)
• UNDER CONSTRUCTION: Digital Signature instructions

Applicants who do not meet the requirements for full admission into the department may be admitted on conditional status and take courses approved by the faculty.

*Please allow 3-5 business days to receive Student ID before submitting additional supporting documents.

Submit all supporting documents online.

Additional International Applicant Requirements:

Application requirements for international applicants:

• Copy of current Visa (if applicable)
• English Language Proficiency. TAMUCC currently accepts the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) within the last 2 years :
  • Official TOEFL score minimum paper-based score of 550 or internet-based score of 79-80
  • Official IELTS score minimum 6.5

Comprehensive Examination

In addition to successful completion of all courses required for graduation, students are required to pass a comprehensive written examination. Students become eligible to take this examination while enrolled in practicum. All students should have completed pre-requisites prior to enrollment in practicum.