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College of Education

Application Requirements

Graduate student applicants must . Contact the Graduate School (406-243-2572) with further questions regarding the online application process.

See below for details about application requirements and please also consult our list of Application FAQs.

If admitted, Counselor Education Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ may begin their graduate program in either Summer Session or Fall Semester.

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    • Current resume (CV)
    • 3 Letters of recommendation
    • Official academic transcripts from ALL higher-education institutions of previous study
    • Personal statement - tell us more about you, your motivations to pursue a counseling degree, the qualities you would bring to the profession, and what you hope to do with the degree. Personal statements should be 1.5 to 2 pages, single spaced.
    • OPTIONAL: Official GRE scores - these should be included if you feel they will strengthen your application to the program
    • International applicants: please see if applicable

    The application submission deadline for the Clinical Mental Health Counseling MA is January 15th. All application materials must be received on or before this deadline.

    • Current resume (CV)
    • 3 Letters of recommendation
    • Official academic transcripts from ALL higher-education institutions of previous study
    • Personal statement - tell us more about you, your motivations to pursue a counseling degree, the qualities you would bring to the profession, and what you hope to do with the degree. Personal statements should be 1.5 to 2 pages, single spaced.
    • OPTIONAL: Official GRE scores - these should be included if you feel they will strengthen your application to the program
    • International applicants: please see if applicable

    The Deadline for doctoral applications was December 15, 2024.

    • Current résumé (CV)
    • 3 Letters of recommendation
    • Official academic transcripts from ALL higher-education institutions of previous study
    • OPTIONAL: Official GRE scores - these should be included if you feel they will strengthen your application to the program
    • Personal statement
      • Tell us more about you, your motivations for pursuing a doctoral degree in counselor education, the qualities you would bring to the profession, what you hope to do with the degree
    • International applicants: please see if applicable
    The application submission deadline for the Counselor Education specialist program is January 15th. All application materials must be received on or before this deadline.

Contact Us

Department of Counseling
counselored@mso.umt.edu
406-243-4850