Application Requirements

Online Application: Applicants must complete the online application via PsyCAS.
Application Fee: A nonrefundable application fee must be paid to complete the application.
Official Transcripts: Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended are required and should be sent directly to PsyCAS.Official college transcripts verifying a Bachelor's degree are required, and should be sent directly to PsyCAS.
Resume or Curriculum Vitae: The resume or CV should list professional and academic experience, education, awards, publications, etc.
Letters of Recommendation: Letters of recommendation from at least three academic or professional references are required. Personal references, such as family, friends, therapists or informal mentors, will not be accepted. Letters are requested and submitted through the PSYCAS system.
Statement of Purpose: The statement of purpose serves as a sample of the applicant's ability to write in an academic and professional manner. It should be no longer than two 1.5-line-spaced pages and should represent the highest quality of expression and scholarship. Points to cover:
- Formatting: Double-spaced, and limit to 1,000 words.
- Why do you wish to pursue a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision?
- What training or experiences do you feel have prepared you for this degree program?
- What personal qualities or interests make you an excellent candidate for the program?
- How do you infuse a culturally affirming framework into your clinical or work experience?
- What goals will the PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision program help you achieve, and how?
- What is the most pressing need in the field of counseling today?
- Please discuss areas of interest that you may wish to investigate in your research as a doctoral student.