Community Counseling

• Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology

Application Timeline

Summer and Fall admissions dates
Application deadline: February 1
Applications are processed: February 1 - February 15
Completed files go to faculty for review: February 15
Admissions decisions sent to students: mid March

Spring admissions dates
Application deadline: October 1
Applications are processed: October 1 - October 15
Completed files to faculty for review: October 15
Admissions decisions sent to students: mid November

Application Requirements

To receive priority consideration for admission, the application form and all supporting materials must be received by the Lewis & Clark Graduate Admissions office on or before the published application deadlines.

The following are required for all who are applying for the master's level degree programs listed above:

1. Application Form
   You may use our online application or our paper application. You may also contact the Graduate Office of Admissions to receive an application packet by mail.
2. Application Fee
   A $50 nonrefundable application fee is required. Online application: the fee is payable with a credit card or electronic check. Paper application: submit a check payable to "Lewis & Clark College". Alumni of the graduate school will have the opportunity to request an application fee waiver.
3. Personal Essays
   Download our Personal Essays Form for essay topics and instructions. Essays may be submitted electronically (email attachment or as part of the online application) or in paper format (hand delivered, mailed or faxed).
4. Three Letters of Recommendation
   Three letters and three Recommendation for Admission forms must be submitted. The forms and letters should be written by three individuals who know you and are qualified to evaluate your academic competence, character and/or experience in professional or leadership roles. Professors, supervisors, and employers are often the best sources. References from a personal therapist, family members, or friends are not accepted.
5. Official Transcripts
   Applicants must hold a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution or the foreign equivalent. Official, sealed transcripts must be submitted from each postsecondary institution attended regardless of the length of study or the number of courses taken. Faxed transcripts are not considered official by the Graduate School. Graduates of a non-U.S. university system are required to provide officially evaluated and translated copies of all their college transcripts. Official evaluations and translations are done by outside agencies. Information regarding three such agencies can be found by going to Information for International Students.
6. Grade Point Average (GPA)
   All applicants must hold a minimum 2.75 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) in their undergraduate degree.
7. Resume
   Submit a current professional resume listing positions that you have held for three months or longer including your current position.
8. GRE Test Scores
   Applicants who have not previously earned a master's degree or higher are required to take the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test. Official test scores must be received by the application deadline. Be advised that you must schedule an appointment with GRE for a test time and site. Times and sites may not be available as application deadlines near. Also, it may take up to four weeks before the Graduate School receives your test scores. Please plan accordlingly. Lewis & Clark's GRE code is 4384.

Interview

Qualified applicants will be invited to interview with Counseling Psychology faculty. Selection will be based on initial faculty review of completed applications.

Reapplicants

Application files for all Counseilng Psychology programs are kept for one year. If reapplying for the following year, you will need to submit a new application form and the $50 application fee. If you would like us to use the essay(s), resume, and/or letters of recommendation that were submitted with your old application please notify us of this in writing. If you wish to submit new essays, resume, or letters, send these in with your new application form. The Admissions office will notify you of any additional required documentation. If you are reapplying more than a year from your previous application, you will need to resubmit all required application materials.

Additional Information

• Psychology Background Requirement

• Testing Information
• Career and Licensing Services