Admissions Requirements
When applying to the Counselor Education and Practice, Ph.D. program, you will need to submit several documents for review.
- Online Application
- Application Fee of $50
- Goals Statement (upload with the application; provide a 500-word statement (approximately 2 pages, double-spaced, 12-point font) in which you identify each of the following:
(a) why you desire a Ph.D. in Counselor Education & Practice from Georgia State University;
(b) your future career goals;
(c) your research and scholarly interests; and
(d) any relevant clinical, teaching, supervision or research experience) - Resume (upload with the application)
- Three Letters of Recommendation (upload with the application)
- Writing Sample (upload with the application)
- Must have completed a master’s degree in Counseling or closely related clinical field; applicants must have completed a minimum of 700-hour practicum or internship as part of their clinical training, and/or be licensed as a master’s level clinician or certified as a rehabilitation counselor
- Official Transcript(s): graduate degree required for admission
submit transcripts from all colleges/universities attended either electronically to gradapplytranscripts@gsu.edu or by mailing directly to Georgia State University | Office of Admissions — Graduate School |P.O. Box 4018 Atlanta, GA 30302 - GRE scores: An official score on the Graduate Record Examination General Test is required for admission to Ph.D. programs in the College of Education and Human Development. While it is important to note that GRE scores are used along with other criteria established by departments and programs when determining admission, a score of 155 or higher on the verbal section and 151 or higher on the quantitative section will make the application more competitive
- institution code 5251
- scores may not be more than five years old at the time of application
Please Note:
Interviews will be conducted by department faculty — you will be notified if you are selected for an interview.
This program is an on-campus learning experience that gives students a broad base of intellectual and interpersonal experiences in human growth and development, psychological assessment, group processes, behavioral change strategies, advocacy and leadership, multicultural counseling competence and other areas of special interest.