Admission Requirements for MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
To apply for the online MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Methodist University, you’ll need the following:
| Online Application Form | Start Application |
| Degree | Bachelor’s degree from a four-year accredited college or university before starting the first term of the program |
| Minimum GPA | Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher |
| Transcripts | Official transcripts from each institution where a degree was earned, or graduate-level coursework was completed Note: If you plan to use military education benefits, you must submit official transcripts from all previously attended institutions. |
| Additional Requirements | Three Professional References Updated Resume/CV |
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International Students
Methodist University welcomes international students to apply to our online programs. If you are a non-native speaker of English, a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) will be required.
Transfer Credit
You can transfer up to nine credits toward your degree.
Methodist University generally accepts credits for courses completed with a grade of C or higher from other regionally accredited institutions of higher education.
To find out whether or not you are eligible, you can request more information or call us at 910.212.4956.
When to Apply
Apply now or call us at 910.212.4956 to make sure you’re enrolled for your intended start date. There are two start dates per year. When you apply, you’ll hear back in about one to two weeks.
Admissions Timeline
Fall
- Application Submission Deadline:
- Early Decision: March 15
- Invitation to Virtual Interviews with CMHC Faculty: March 31
- Virtual Interview Conducted: April 20
- Decision Shared: April 24
- Late Admission Application Submission
- Application Deadline: June 15
- Invitation to Virtual Interviews: June 6
- Virtual Interview: July 27
- Decision Shared: July 31
Spring
- Application Submission Deadline:
- Early Decision: October 15
- Invitation to Virtual Interviews with CMHC Faculty: October 30
- Virtual Interview Conducted: November 16
- Decision Shared: November 20
Depending on demand and capacity in the program, deadlines may be modified.
Admission Review Process
- All submitted applications undergo a focused review by CMHC Core Faculty
- CMHC Core Faculty invite, participate in and facilitate admissions interviews
- Adjunct faculty can facilitate admissions interviews but not review applications
- Admitted applicants shared with MU Online Assistant Dean and Assistant Provost
- Institutional admissions procedures for acceptance and new student orientation are followed