Counseling

Admission & Financial Information

Admission Requirements

  • A baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution of higher education
  • Official transcripts from all institutions of higher education previously attended (click here to link to transcript request form)
  • A completed application form (click here to link to application form) and $75 non-refundable application fee; checks payable to SMU
  • Forms from three recommenders (for recommendation form, click here)
  • An essay (no longer than two pages double spaced) explaining why the applicant wants to study Counseling, including career aspirations
  • A minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale). If you have a GPA of 3.0, no GRE is required.  If the GPA is under 3.0, you must submit GRE math and verbal combined scores of 1100 or greater to be considered.
  • Students applying to the Master’s program must attend a short personal interview.  You will be contacted to schedule this interview when all your application materials have been received. 

Applications for Spring 2010 Term must be received by December 1, 2009

Applications will be submitted to the Admissions' Committee for consideration when all materials, including the non-refundable $75 application fee, have been received. 

Cost

Tuition for the Master's Degree classes is currently $2,094 per class ($698 per credit hour).  Beginning Fall Term 2009, tuition will increase to $2,220 per class.

Financial Assistance

Federal financial aid is available to students in the Master of Science program.  Students applying for Federal Student Aid must complete a FAFSA application at no charge by going to www.FAFSA.ed.gov.  It is important that you file your application for aid at least two months (three is better) prior to the start of your program.  You may designate SMU as your lender for substantial savings.

It is also a good idea to check with the Human Resources Department at your Employer. Companies frequently provide tuition assistance for graduate programs that enhance the skills of their employees.

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