Online Master of Counseling

Applicants must have a minimum of a 3.00* cumulative GPA in the last 60 hours of their bachelor's program. Alternatively, applicants must have a minimum of a 3.00 cumulative GPA in an applicable master's program.

*The program committee reviews applications holistically. While the minimum cumulative GPA required is 3.00, it’s preferred that an applicant has an undergraduate GPA of 3.50 and at least one year of work or volunteer experience in a helping setting. The committee emphasizes multicultural knowledge, awareness and skills, and the applicant’s strengths may offset an area of weakness.

All applicants must submit:

• Graduate admission application and application fee
• Official transcripts
• Personal statement
• Resume
• Two to three letters of recommendation
• Video submission

Recommendations should come from academic and professional references. Recommenders should be able to speak to an applicant’s academic potential (e.g., faculty member) and/or professional or volunteer experience (e.g., supervisor).

The purpose of the personal statement is for applicants to share their qualifications, such as professional experiences and personal attributes, as well as express their interest in the Master of Counseling online program. Your statement will also be used to assess your written communication abilities.

Your statement should be two to three pages and double-spaced. Document specifics also include using 12-point, Times New Roman font and one-inch margins. For the admission committee to appropriately review your statement, you must address the following prompts:

• Explain how your education and training, as well as your volunteer and professional experiences, inform why you want to pursue the Master of Counseling program.
• Outline how the Master of Counseling will help you meet your future career goals.
• Discuss your ability to work with and be sensitive to the needs of a multicultural and diverse society, including but not limited to members of diverse racial and ethnic groups and sexual minority individuals.

• An applicant whose native language is not English (regardless of current residency) must provide proof of English proficiency.
• The review committee may invite finalists to provide additional materials to supplement their application.

We strongly recommend you visit our state authorization page to learn how ASU is authorized to operate in your state, policies for out-of-state students and program exceptions.