General Admission Information
The prerequisite for pursuing this degree is 12 hours of psychology or psychology-related courses, including courses like Introduction to Psychology, Human Development, and Psychopathology (or closely related). If seeking a master's degree in counseling, candidates must request admission to candidacy before completing nine hours of graduate coursework.
Masters Program Admission Requirements
**Deadline for Consideration: February 20th (application and supporting documentation must be submitted prior to the deadline to be considered for admissions)
General admission requirements and necessary documents are available through Graduate Admissions.
Specific admission requirements for the M.S. in Counseling program are available in the Graduate Bulletin.
To start a new application or review an existing application, click here.
For more information, contact:
Dr. Eva Gibson, Counseling Program Coordinator
Department of Psychological Science and Counseling
Health Professions Building
P.O. Box 4537
Clarksville, TN 37044
gibsone@apsu.edu; (931) 221-6224
International Student Admission Requirements
The APSU College of Graduate Studies handles all international student admissions. General admission requirements for international students can be found through Graduate Admissions.
In addition to the general admission requirements for international students and the admission requirements for all students in the M.S. in Counseling program, specific requirements for the M.S. in Counseling program for international students include the following items that must be submitted prior to the February 20th deadline for consideration:
- Proof of proficiency in the English language. A paper-based score of 500 or a computer-based score of 173 on the TOEFL Examination or a score of 6 on the IELTS is required of applicants whose native language is not English.
- Documentation of an undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
Please note that while international students are eligible to apply for Optional Practical Training (OPT) following completion of the program, we cannot guarantee the duration of OPT time granted. For students in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program, licensure requires a minimum of 3,000 hours of post-graduate, supervised clinical experience. Due to the time required to complete these hours, it may not be possible to fulfill this requirement within the OPT period.
We strongly encourage prospective and current international students to consult with International Student Services and the Program Coordinator for detailed guidance and to plan accordingly.
Certificate Program Admission Requirements
Post-Masters students seeking to complete the additional coursework required for licensure as a clinical mental health counselor or school counselor can apply to one of the Post-Masters' Licensure Eligibility Certificates (school counseling or clinical mental health counseling). To be considered for admission as a non-degree-seeking student, you must have received a master's degree in counseling or a closely related field.
You must still complete the full application process, including 3 letters of recommendation, a personal statement, and a faculty interview.
General admission requirements and necessary documents are available through Graduate Admissions.
Specific admission requirements for the Post-Masters Licensure Eligibility Certificates are available in the Graduate Bulletin (Clinical Mental Health Licensure Eligibility, School Counseling Licensure Eligibility).
To start a new application or review an existing application, click here. Applications are accepted year-round, but admissions are informed by number of openings available, courses needed, and other admissions criteria.
Transfer Student Admission
We admit transfer students from other CACREP-accredited Master of Counseling programs. You can transfer up to 9 credit hours of work completed prior to enrollment in the program at APSU, and all transfer credit is evaluated on a case-by-case basis by the program coordinator and admissions committee. The application process is the same as the general admissions requirements.
Visit Us!
We invite you to visit our program, view our facilities, and meet our faculty and graduate students. If you want to arrange your visit, please contact Dr. Eva Gibson, Counseling Program Coordinator, at gibsone@apsu.edu.
For a map and directions, click here.