Admission to the program is a competitive process. Individuals possessing a baccalaureate degree in any major from a regionally accredited institution are eligible to apply for admission. Admissions are accepted only for enrollment for the fall semester. Students wishing to enroll in courses prior to matriculation to the program are restricted to enrollment in 42.901 Theories of Psychotherapy and Counseling and 42.911 Orientation to Counseling Practice and must have completed all undergraduate prerequisites.

Applicants are evaluated based on numerous factors including previous college course work; Graduate Record Examination scores or Miller Analogies score; letters of recommendation, and personal statement. The personal statement describes the applicant's goals and reasons for applying to the graduate program.

The courses 42.998 Counseling Internship I and 42.999 Counseling Internship II are offered during consecutive fall and spring semesters. Each enrollment requires a minimum of 300 clock hours for a combined total of a minimum of 600 clock hours. Students should expect to devote a minimum of 20 clock hours per week at their internship site for two consecutive semesters.

For students who wish to begin their internship in the summer, three consecutive internship courses are required: 42.987 Counseling Internship A, 42.988 Counseling Internship B, and 42.989 Counseling Internship C. These internships consist of no less than 200 clock hours for a combined total of a minimum of 600 clock hours. Students electing to complete 42.987 A, the summer internship, MUST enroll in 42.988 B and 42.989 C in subsequent fall and spring semesters. This sequence may be substituted for the 42.998/42.999 Internship Sequence.

Students must obtain an Internship Application from the graduate office. Completed application for summer enrollment is due March 1. For fall enrollment the application is due no later than May 1. Placement is strongly encouraged at one of the College's affiliated sites. Students must interview at their internship site whether college affiliated or otherwise.

At the successful completion of each internship course, students must submit a completed Internship Report along with documentation of the site supervisor's credentials. This information is necessitated by State Licensure requirements. All students must be favorably reviewed for continuation by the departmental Professional Review Committee prior to the enrollment in the internship. Unsuccessful completion of any internship course will result in termination from the program.

The following sequence is designed for matriculated students who wish to complete the program in three years. The student should note that summer courses are required for completion of the program. Courses must be taken in sequential order and require graduate advisor approval prior to enrollment.