Professional Counseling, MS

• Apply for Admission via Apply Texas Application
• An applicant may defer admission to an earlier/later semester. Applications are valid for one year. One deferral is allowed per paid application.

• $50 for US citizen, $70 for International Students
  • Pay during application process
  • Pay fee online: Pay Online
  • Pay fee on campus to Business Office

Please Note: Applicants who wish to apply for a different program will be required to submit a new application. The application processing fee is required for each application submitted.

Application requirements specific to this program :

• Official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate course work taken at any accredited college or University attended (Foreign College credits/transcripts require an official foreign evaluation. Please click here).  TAMU-CC transcript is not required.
• Essay (500-700 word written essay, including one’s personal/professional career plans, goals, and a statement indicating one’s ability to work individually and in groups with diverse populations. Note: Essay requirements are specific to Counseling MS)
• Face-to-face interview with admissions committee
• Three references submitted through the M.S Counseling Reference Rating Form
  • Send a recommendation request
• A GPA of 3.0 or higher is required to be considered for full admission; however, applicants with a GPA of 2.5 or higher may be considered for a conditional admission status. Applicants with a GPA below a 2.5 will not be considered for admission.

Applicants who do not meet the requirements for full admission into the department may be admitted on conditional status and take courses approved by the faculty.

*Please allow 3-5 business days to receive Student ID before submitting additional supporting documents.

Submit all supporting documents online.

Application requirements for international applicants:

• Copy of current Visa (if applicable)
• English Language Proficiency. TAMUCC currently accepts the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) within the last 2 years  :
  • Official TOEFL score minimum paper-based score of 550 or internet-based score of 79-80
  • Official IELTS score minimum 6.5