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THE DEPARTMENT OF COUNSELOR EDUCATION

Ed.S. Admission Requirements

The Department of Counselor Education Specialist (Ed.S.) degree program for individuals who already possess a masters in counseling or a related field (e.g., social work, psychology or marriage and family).  The program is intended primarily for those seeking to obtain an additional professional credential (e.g., school counseling certification, mental health counseling license, marriage and family therapy license).

The Ed.S. degree requires a minimum of 33 semester hours of graduate study.  Programs are individually designed to meet the particular needs of each student based upon their transcripts, experience and certification/license goals.

Admission Criteria:

  • Minimum Graduate GPA of 3.5
  • Masters degree in counseling or related field
  • Written goal statement describing your academic training, related work experience (3 years minimum) and professional goals
  • Three (3) letters of recommendation
  • Professional vita
  • All graduate transcripts
  • Admissions interview with department faculty

Admissions decisions are made each semester. To apply for the Ed.S. program in Counselor Education, submit the following materials:

To FAU Graduate Admissions Office:

    • A copy of official transcripts for all undergraduate and graduate degrees
    • Graduate Application fee

To Department of Counselor Education:

  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Written goal statement
  • Vita

Upon receipt of all application materials, you will be notified and scheduled for an admissions interview.  Please contact the Department at (561) 297-3602 for additional information.

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