Admission Requirements

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN COUNSELING ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

New students are admitted to counseling graduate programs at Carson-Newman for the fall and spring semesters. Requested application submission dates are:

Fall Enrollment Deadline
February 1

Spring Enrollment Deadline     
October 1

The enrollment deadlines are firm, and all application materials should be submitted prior to the deadline for consideration.

In addition to the common admission requirements for all C-N graduate programs, applicants to the counseling graduate program (MSC) must meet these minimum qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited university. We welcome applications from international students
• A minimum overall undergraduate grade point average of 3.0

Applicants will also be asked complete the following: 

• Professional resume
• Statement of purpose
• Interview to assess motivation for professional development, communication skills, self-awareness, confidence and potential for working with diverse populations
• Two recommendations: one academic and one employer (online request recommendation form)
• Background record check