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Graduate Counseling Programs

• A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution, with a GPA of 3.0 on all undergraduate work, or a GPA of 3.0 on the last 64 hours of undergraduate or graduate work
• Satisfactory test scores on the GRE – 290/3.5 (optional)
• Three positive letters of reference from professors, faculty advisors, employers, or supervisors who have knowledge of an applicant’s personal characteristics and/or abilities
• A successful interview process with faculty in the program
• Proof of a satisfactory criminal background check for all states of residence within the past 5 years with a residence verification statement

The Clinical Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling programs now offer seamless admission for GWU alumni who meet the admission requirements and have graduated within the past 2 years. Qualifying applicants will need only one reference from a GWU professor, instead of the 3 required for applicants from other institutions. Application fee waived.

Master of Arts in School Counseling

• A background in psychology at the undergraduate level is strongly recommended

Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

• Completion of 9 hours of psychology or other related areas, to include psychopathology or abnormal psychology