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SCHOOL COUNSELING PROGRAM ADMISSION Requirements 

To obtain information/application packets, applicants should download the forms below or contact the Counseling and School Psychology Department office at (203) 392-5910.
 

Candidates for the program must:

  • have a minimum undergraduate quality point ratio of 3.0
  • take the following pre-requisites
    • Introduction to Psychology
    • Statistics in Psychology (or Research Methods)
  • submit a 500-word essay describing the basis of their interest in the School Counseling program and their desire to enter the profession.
  • submit a resume.
  • submit a minimum of three recommendations attesting to their professional promise and academic ability. Most of those providing recommendations also include a personal letter about the applicant.
  • pass the PRAXIS - I exam, an essential skills test which is administered by the Educational Testing Service. For complete information on taking this test, see the CT State Department of Education website.
    • Students can waive the exam if they have achieved high scores on any of the following tests: Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT), Graduate Record Exam (GRE), American College Testing (ACT) or the Prueba de Aptitud Academica (PAA)/ESLAT/TOEFL. The passing scores necessary for waiving the exam are listed on the CT State Department of Education website.
  • meet with the School Counseling Faculty members for an admissions interview.
     

Application Procedures

  1. Complete SCSU Graduate Application and pay application fee through Graduate School
  2. Send official transcripts to:

    SCSU School of Graduate Studies - Engleman B-110
    Southern Connecticut State University
    501 Crescent Street
    New Haven, CT 06515
  3. Send PRAXIS - I scores or Waiver Form & Evidence to:

    SCSU School of Graduate Studies - Engleman B-110
    Southern Connecticut State University
    501 Crescent Street
    New Haven, CT 06515
  4. Create a packet of the following items:
    1. Copy of transcripts
    2. Copy of PRAXIS-I scores or Waiver Form & Evidence (If Applicant has a Teaching Certificate, they should send this as well)
    3. Personal Essay with cover page
    4. Resume
    5. Three completed recommendation forms (Recommenders may prefer to enclose in an envelope with their signature across the envelope seal OR to send directly)
    These materials must be sent to:

    Dr. Margaret Generali, Coordinator
    School Counseling Program
    Davis Hall, Room 126
    Southern Connecticut State University
    501 Crescent Street
    New Haven, CT 06515

Admissions Deadlines

 

Admissions to the program occurs once a year. All application materials must be received by February 1 for fall admission.