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Admission Requirements
Note: Must have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution of higher education.
- A completed ON-LINE application through CollegeNet (click
here to link to online application). This process includes online
payment of fee, submission of 2-page essay, and recommendation requests. You
supply an email address for each of your recommenders. They will be sent a
link to complete our recommender form. When it is electronically submitted
to us, you will be notified.
- Official transcripts from all institutions of higher education
previously attended, submitted directly to the SMU Program in Counseling
office either electronically or via USPS (click
here to link to transcript request form). SMU will only accept
electronic transcripts that are sent from these institution(s) via
Scrip-Safe, National Student Clearinghouse (NSC), Avow Systems or Docufide.
We will not accept electronic transcripts sent by students.
- 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 scores with a minimum of 146 in Math and 156 in Verbal to be considered.
- Students applying to the Master’s program must attend a three-hour
information session with interview (at SMU-in-Plano) as part of the
application process. Applicants will be invited to attend a scheduled
information/interview session once the online application is completed in
full on CollegeNet and all transcripts are received by the SMU Program in
Counseling office.
- Students completing their MS in Counseling at SMU, with the intent to
practice as a therapist or counselor in the state of Texas, must complete
post-graduate requirements outlined by the Texas Board of Examiners of
Professional Counselors (LPC) and a criminal history background check. If
you have concern whether any prior offense may affect your potential for
licensure, you may request an early evaluation by the Texas Board of
Examiners before beginning a graduate program in counseling. Visit their
site for more information,
http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/counselor/lpc_apply.shtm.
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PONI Interview Session Dates:
Winter Term 2012-13
Friday, August 17, 2012 - 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Spring Term 2013
Friday, September 28, 2012 - 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Friday, November 2, 2012 - 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
May Term 2013
Friday, January 25, 2013 - 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Fall Term 2013
Friday, April 12, 2013 - 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Friday, April 26, 2013 - 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Friday, May 10, 2013 - 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Applications will be submitted to the Admissions Committee for consideration when all materials, including the non-refundable $75 application fee, have been received.
*IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT APPLICATION DEADLINES AND ACCEPTANCE: The Admission
Committee reviews completed applications as they are received. A select number
of qualified applicants are interviewed and offered admission for the requested
term. When the number of available spots has been filled, the committee will ask
remaining qualified applicants to move consideration to the next start term
regardless of any posted application deadlines.
If you are an INTERNATIONAL STUDENT wishing to apply to the Counseling
program, and have not previously taken any academic coursework within the United
States, you will be asked to submit a TOEFL score (Test of English as a Foreign
Language). This test is administered by the Educational Testing Service, PO Box
6151 Princeton, New Jersey 08541 (www.TOEFL.org).
The score must be reported to the Program in Counseling office directly from The
Educational Testing Service. It is important when applying that you indicate on
the TOEFL form the code number 5891 so that your score is sent to the
Plano campus of Southern Methodist University.
Cost
Tuition for classes in the Master's Degree program is $2,352 per 3-credit hour class ($784 per credit hour).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 refer to the links More Information about Financial Aid and Award Notice Information for details about applying for and accepting financial aid, including recommended deadlines. You may designate SMU as your lender for substantial savings.Full time teachers in accredited K-12 classes are eligible to receive a tuition reduction because we are part of the Simmons School of Education and Human Development. Ask the Counseling administrative office for details. This is the only scholarship in place at this time.
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.
More Information about Financial Aid
Financial Aid Bulletin 2011-12
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