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Admission Requirements
Admission Requirements for the Master's Degree Program
Applicants for the Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology must hold a Bachelor's degree from an accredited 4-year college or university, preferably with a major in psychology or a closely related discipline and a GPA of 3.0 or higher (some exceptions may apply).
Prerequisites: All candidates for admission must have had a major in psychology OR satisfactorily completed the following college-level psychology courses:
1) Introduction to Psychology
2) Personality
3) Statistics
Candidates seeking Certification in School Counseling must have completed 2 college-level courses in English (one in composition and one in literature) and 2 college-level courses in mathematics as required by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. The courses must be at the 100 level or above, and cannot be remedial classes. Math courses must fulfill the general education mathematics requirement. A grade of C- or higher is required for these undergraduate classes. The Pennsylvania Department of Education allows advanced placement (AP) credits or successful completion of a College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) examination as fulfillment of the undergraduate prerequisites in math and English. Acceptable CLEP examinations include college mathematics, college algebra, English literature, and English composition.
Application materials may be obtained from the Office of Graduate Admissions. Before the Admissions Committee can make its decision, applications must be complete and include:
- Application form, including a 2 to 3 page statement of purpose identifying professional goals and explaining what motivates you to seek a counseling degree from Rosemont.
- Official transcripts for all previous undergraduate (and graduate) studies.
- Non-refundable application fee of $50.00 (check or money order made payable to Rosemont College).
- Three letters of recommendation, preferably from former professors and/or professional colleagues or supervisors (please do not obtain letters from family or personal friends);
- For applicants whose native language is not English, an interview with the program director and official copies of TOEFL examination scores are also required.
Admission Requirements for the Addictions Counselor Certificate as a Separate Credential
Candidates seeking the Addictions Counselor Certificate must have earned a Master's degree in psychology, counseling, or a closely related field. Candidates must submit the following:
- Application form.
- Official transcripts for all previous undergraduate and graduate programs plus photocopies of catalog course descriptions for all graduate courses.
- Non-refundable transcript evaluation fee of $50 (check or money order made payable to Rosemont College).
- For applicants whose native language is not English, an interview with the program director and official copies of TOEFL examination scores are also required.
- Following an individualized transcript evaluation, candidates will be notified of the requirements for the certificate. Required coursework may be waived depending on previous graduate education.
Admission Requirements for Elementary or Secondary School Counseling Certification as a Separate Credential
Candidates must have earned a Master's degree in psychology, counseling, education, or a closely related field.
Candidates seeking Certification in School Counseling must have completed 2 college-level courses in English (one in composition and one in literature) and 2 college-level courses in mathematics as required by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. The courses must be at the 100 level or above, and cannot be remedial classes. Math courses must fulfill the general education mathematics requirement. A grade of C- or higher is required for these undergraduate classes. The Pennsylvania Department of Education allows advanced placement (AP) credits or successful completion of a College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) examination as fulfillment of the undergraduate prerequisites in math and English. Acceptable CLEP examinations include college mathematics, college algebra, English literature, and English composition. Candidates must submit the following:
- Application form.
- Official transcripts for all previous undergraduate and graduate programs plus photocopies of catalog course descriptions for all graduate courses.
- Non-refundable transcript evaluation fee of $50.00 (check or money order made payable to Rosemont College).
- For applicants whose native language is not English, an interview with the program director and official copies of TOEFL examination scores are also required.
Following an individualized transcript evaluation, candidates will be notified of the requirements for Certification. Typically, this includes coursework, Supervised Pre-Practicum, a 2-semester Supervised Practicum, Praxis I and II Assessments, and any additional work deemed necessary to fulfill Pennsylvania State Department of Education standards. Required coursework may be waived depending on previous graduate education.