Admissions Requirements
Master of Education in Counselor Education
To be considered for admission to the Counselor Education master's degree program an applicant must:
- Initially satisfy all Southeastern Louisiana University graduate admission requirements (Consult the Southeastern General Catalogue for admission requirements) and submit an application for admission to the University.
- Complete nine (9) hours of undergraduate or graduate study in behavioral studies (psychology, sociology, social work, etc.) and three (3) hours in statistics.
- Obtain a score of at least 1,250 points based on the formula of 200 times the student's GPA (the higher of the cumulative or last sixty undergraduate hours) plus the General Test (Verbal and Quantitative) score of the Graduate Record Examination.
- Submit a completed application packet to the Counseling Program Graduate Coordinator
by the specified due date which includes the following:
- A current resume including full name, address, phone numbers, e-mail address, academic experiences, prior related work experiences, degrees held, honors, awards, special interests, and other appropriate information.
- Three (3) reference forms from individuals familiar with the applicant's academic abilities and potential for success as a professional counselor or marriage and family therapist.
- An autobiographical narrative showing evidence of life experiences and personal maturity indicating appropriateness for the counseling field.
- Upon evaluation of program applications, qualified applicants may be invited to participate in a mandatory one-day admissions interview. (At the discretion of the Counseling Program Admissions Committee, alternate interview arrangements may be afforded to international students or individuals residing in distant states).
Counseling Program Application Packet
Program Application Admission Deadlines
The Counseling Program Application Packet due date for consideration for admission to the counseling program are as follows :
- April 1 of each year for EITHER the upcoming summer or fall semester
- June 30 of each year for for the upcoming fall semester
- November 1 of each year for the upcoming spring semester
All materials must be received by the Graduate Coordinator by these dates in order for the applicant to attend the admissions interview.
Admission Notification
Admission to the counseling program and each program track is selective and requires a favorable evaluation by the Counseling Program Admissions Committee. Within two weeks after participation in the program admission interview, applicants will be notified that they are either accepted for admission or not accepted for admission.