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Chair: Alan Burkard, Ph.D.
marquette.edu/education/grad/cecp.shtml

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Degrees Offered

Master of Arts; Master of Science; Doctor of Philosophy

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Program Overview

The Department of Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology offers master of arts degree programs in counseling and in educational psychology (moratorium on admissions for educational psychology), a master of science degree program in clinical mental health counseling and a doctoral degree program in counseling psychology. 

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Prerequisites for Admission

Applicants to all graduate programs in the Department of Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology should have graduated with, or be about to graduate with, a bachelor’s or a master’s degree from an accredited institution appropriate to their chosen field of graduate study. Students applying to a doctoral program without a master’s degree must complete perquisite master's courses as part of their doctoral program requirements.

The following courses are prerequisite courses for graduate study for all programs in the Department of Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology: introduction to psychology, introduction to statistics, research methods in behavioral sciences, abnormal psychology, human development, multicultural/diversity, in addition to experience in human service (field work, or service learning, or volunteer or employment).

Applicants not meeting all prerequisites may still be considered for admission, but should contact the department to discuss alternate plans for meeting the requirements prior to starting the program.

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Application Deadlines

Students are admitted to the department in the spring term to begin their programs the following fall. To be considered for admission, all application requirements must be completed and received in the Graduate School by the deadlines listed below:

Dec. 1 - For admission to the doctoral program in counseling psychology.

Feb. 1 - For admission to the master’s programs in clinical mental health counseling and in counseling.

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Application Requirements

Applicants, regardless of program, must submit, directly to the Graduate School:

1. A completed online application form and fee.
2. Official transcripts from all current and previous colleges/universities except Marquette.
3. Three letters of recommendation along with recommendation forms.
4. A statement of purpose. (See department website for instruction.)
5. A resume/vita.
6. GRE scores (General Test only).
7. (For international applicants only) a TOEFL score or other acceptable proof of English proficiency.

See department website at marquette.edu/education/grad/cecp.shtml for more details.

After all applications are reviewed, the highest ranking applicants will be contacted for an interview with the faculty. This is required for admission. International applicants residing in foreign countries and applicants with extenuating circumstances may conduct their interviews over the phone.