MS in Professional Counseling

Submit official college and university transcripts. Many institutions subscribe to the convenient transcript-request service at National Student Clearinghouse, or you may also contact your institution directly. Have your transcripts sent to the Graduate and Professional Studies office (gradtranscripts@southern.edu).

If you earned your prerequisite degree at Southern, you do not need to complete this step.

Submit three letters of reference as part of the required recommendation forms (completed by work supervisors or professors). The forms will be distributed as part of the online application process.

Submit a statement of purpose.

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Submit your current resumé through your Application Status Page

Successfully complete an approved background check. (Alternatively, verification may be submitted by your current employer.)

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Submit the Criminal-Record Statement. Your signature on this form gives the School of Education and Psychology permission to retain your criminal-history record and affirms that you are not a registered sex-offender.

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Complete a personality test, as required by the School of Education and Psychology. Contact graduate programs manager, Mikhaile Spence, for information and instructions.

After submitting items 1—8, schedule an interview with the faculty.

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Applicants who are not citizens or permanent residents of the United States are considered international students and must meet additional requirements for admission.

International Student Admission Requirements

International students who will be coming to Southern's campus need some additional information about travel documents and living on campus.

If you have questions or need additional information, please contact the International Student Services Coordinator at 423.236.2845 or internationals@southern.edu.