Apply to UL Lafayette's Master of Science in Counseling through the Graduate School by March 1. See what to submit and what to expect.
One application covers all three concentrations: clinical mental health counseling, school counseling, and the dual concentration.
Application Deadline
Students are admitted once a year, in the fall. Complete your application by March 1. Faculty review only completed applications, so check that all your materials have arrived before the deadline.
What to Submit
Apply through the Graduate School and meet its admission requirements. The Department of Counseling also asks for:
- Official GRE scores
- A resume of counseling-related work or volunteer experience
- A 500- to 750-word statement of purpose responding to the prompt on the Graduate School's Counseling (M.S.) page
No specific undergraduate major is required. Typical majors include psychology, sociology, child and family studies, and education. If you don't have experience in a helping relationship, we recommend volunteering in a school or agency before you apply.
After You Apply
- You'll be notified when your completed application is received.
- You may be invited to interview with the admissions committee. You'll meet individually and in groups with faculty and, occasionally, community professionals. The interview lasts about two hours. Questions aren't shared in advance but generally cover your experience, goals, and communication skills.
- You'll be notified again when the committee has reviewed your application.
We typically receive two to three times as many applications as we have space for. We don't admit a set number of students each year. The committee considers the number of students graduating, faculty workload, and department resources.
International Applicants
Review the Graduate School's additional steps for international applicants along with the requirements above.
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