M.S. in Mental Health Counseling Application Process

Application Details

• Rolling admission. Applications are reviewed as they are received.
• No application fee.

Entry

Fall Semester (September)

Program Eligibility

The M.S. in Mental Health Counseling program is designed for students with an undergraduate degree in any discipline. 

Application Materials Needed

• Completed online application.
• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university.
• Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended, including any college or university you may have received college credit from while in high school.
  • For the quickest transcript processing, please contact each institution attended and request an official transcript with electronic delivery to St. John Fisher University.
  • To receive an admissions decision, SJF cannot accept transcripts that are sent or uploaded by the student.
• Two recommendations. These should be from colleagues, professors, or supervisors. (You will be prompted to assign your recommenders within the online application.)
• Current résumé.
• Personal goal statement of 300 to 500 words that includes your:
  • Goals and plans for the future.
  • Reason for graduate study in your chosen field.

Note: You will be prompted to upload your documents during the submission of your application.

Interview Process

Applicants who meet the admission requirements will be required to participate in a formal interview.

International Student Eligibility

If you are an applicant from outside the United States or are seeking St. John Fisher University to sponsor your student visa, please refer to graduate admissions for international students.