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.