Mental Health Counseling
Admission Requirements
Medaille College has a rolling admissions policy and students may be admitted for the fall or spring semesters. Applicants are encouraged to apply in accordance with the following schedule:
- Fall Semester: August 15
- Spring Semester: January 1
Successful admissions candidates will generally have met the following selection criteria:
- An undergraduate GPA of at least 2.75: The Graduate Admissions Committee reviews the undergraduate record, noting the total GPA, the area of concentration, and the trend of grades. A minimum 2.75 GPA is recommended, although all applications will be reviewed. Students under 2.75 will require convincing evidence of intellectual ability, communications skills, and initiative.
- A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited educational institution.
- Two applicant reference forms: The committee reviews references of applicants as they contribute to an understanding of the applicant's academic ability, leadership skills, and aptitude for graduate study. All applicants are required to have two forms submitted for review.
- Minimum TOEFL scores of 213 (computer version) or 550 (paper version) are required of applicants whose native language is not English or who have not graduated from an institution at which English is the language of instruction.
- Medaille College reserves the right to request an interview with the Program Director or Admissions counselor as a part of the application process.
Provisional Admission
Students may be admitted provisionally to the M.A. program pending receipt of credentials such as original transcripts or scores. Students admitted as provisional students may take no more than 6 semester hours of credit (four courses) prior to formal admission.
Required Documentation
- Completed application (call our office for a print application or apply online)
- Personal/professional goal statement with a self-appraisal of qualifications for the profession (Educational summary, professional experience, assessment of knowledge, skills and abilities)
- Current resume
The Career Planning and Placement Office has information on writing a resume. - Two letters of recommendation (link to applicant reference form)
- Official transcripts from all postsecondary schools attended
If you have any additional questions or would like to schedule an appointment, please contact Lisa Liebzeit at (716) 631-1061 ext. 2542 or (lisa.a.liebzeit@medaille.edu).
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