| Admission deadlines: | Fall and Summer - January 15 |
| Standardized test scores: | The GRE is optional for students applying to enter the program in 2023. |
| Recommendations required: | Two (2) recommendations (preferably one from a faculty member and the other from a professional supervisor) |
| Prior academic records: | Transcripts are required from all colleges and universities attended, whether or not credit was earned, the program was completed, or the credit appears as transfer credit on another transcript. Unofficial transcripts from all colleges and universities attended should be uploaded to your online application. Official transcripts are required only of applicants who are offered admission. |
| Transcripts from institutions outside the United States must be accompanied by an official transcript evaluation from an accredited independent evaluating agency. Please be sure you request a detailed evaluation that includes all course titles, credit hours, grade-point average (GPA), United States degree equivalency, and date of degree conferral. For a list of acceptable foreign credential evaluation services (https://www.naces.org/members). | |
| Statement of purpose: | In 500-750 words, state your purpose for undertaking professional training as a clinical mental health counselor. Include your interest and knowledge of the profession, particular populations and clinical areas of interest, and career plans (> 250 words). We are interested in determining your fit with our program, so be sure to identify what aspects specific to GW's training are important for you (< 250 words). If you have not had any related experience, please use this statement to explain how your experiences connect with the field of clinical mental health counseling. |
| Additional requirements: | A resumé and an interview are required. |
| International applicants only: | Please review International Applicant Information (https://graduate.admissions.gwu.edu/international-student-application-requirements) carefully for details on required documents, earlier deadlines for applicants requiring an I-20 or DS-2019 from GW, and English language requirements. |
Supporting documents not submitted online should be mailed to:
Office of Graduate Admissions
Graduate School of Education and Human Development
The George Washington University
2136 G Street, NW
Washington, DC 20052
Contact for questions:
gsehdadm@gwu.edu ~ 202-994-9283 (phone) ~ 202.994.7207 (fax)
9:30 am – 6:00 pm, Monday through Friday
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required | ||
| CNSL 6114 | Introduction to Research and Evaluation in Counselor Education | |
| CNSL 6151 | Professional and Ethical Orientation to Counseling | |
| CNSL 6153 | Counseling Interview Skills | |
| CNSL 6154 | Theories and Techniques of Counseling | |
| CNSL 6155 | Career Counseling | |
| CNSL 6157 | Individual Assessment in Counseling | |
| CNSL 6161 | Group Counseling | |
| CNSL 6163 | Social and Cultural Dimensions of Counseling. | |
| CNSL 6169 | Substance Abuse and Addictions Counseling | |
| CNSL 6171 | Family Counseling | |
| CNSL 6173 | Diagnosis and Treatment Planning | |
| CNSL 6174 | Trauma and Crisis Intervention | |
| CNSL 6185 | Internship in Counseling | |
| CNSL 6186 | Advanced Internship in Counseling | |
| CNSL 6268 | Foundations of Clinical Mental Health Counseling | |
| HDEV 6108 | Life Span Human Development | |
| HDEV 6109 | Child Development | |
| or HDEV 6110 | Adolescent Development | |
| or HDEV 8244 | Adult and Aging Development | |
| CNSL 6269 | Practicum in Counseling | |
| CNSL 6271 | Advanced Clinical Skills | |
| Elective | ||
| 3 credits in elective courses selected in consultation with the program advisor. | ||
| Portfolio and comprehensive examination requirements | ||
| Successful completion of pre-practicum portfolio requirements as outlined in the counseling and human development master’s student handbook. | ||
| Successful completion of the counselor preparation comprehensive examination. | ||