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Application Process
Admission Requirements
We will begin accepting applications in November for the Fall 2013 Cohort. Please be sure to review the list of program requirements prior to beginning your application.
Please direct questions to Margaret Parrish at parrishm@westga.edu or 678-839-6062.
ELIGIBILITY
Advanced counseling practitioners who
Work in school, community or other service settings;
Hold a license or certificate to practice counseling;
Earned a 48 semester hour master's in counseling from a CACREP accredited (or equivalent) program; and,
Earned an Ed.S. degree in counseling.
Application Process
NOTE: Before you apply, please review the list below of items that are required for admission to the Doctorate in Professional Counseling and Supervision degree. You may attach all documents to your electronic application (preferred) or mail any remaining documents to the address below:
Step 1 - Online Application
Complete the online application for admission to graduate studies. You will receive a confirmation message indicating that your application has been submitted.
Office of Admissions
University of West Georgia
Mandeville Hall - Front Campus Drive
Carrollton, GA 30118
Submit your $40.00 non-refundable application fee by check, money order, or credit card to the University of West Georgia. Call the Office of Admissions (678-839-4000) for more details.
Step 2 - Official Transcripts
Request official transcripts from institution(s) you have attended. Transcripts should be mailed directly to UWG, Office of Admissions. If a transcript is mailed to you, it cannot be treated as official if it has been opened. Should transcripts be mailed to you, forward transcripts to UWG, Office of Admissions in their original, sealed envelopes.
Step 3 - Program Specific Requirements for Doctorate in Professional Counseling and Supervision Degree
- An official transcript of all graduate level work
- Applicants must have an Education Specialist degree in Counseling Education from an accredited program.
- Applicants must have a master’s degree in counseling from a CACREP accredited program. If the program was not CACREP accredited at the time of the applicant’s graduation, the applicant must demonstrate that the program was CACREP equivalent.
- A cumulative minimum graduate grade point average (PGA) of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale is required for all graduate course work.
- Copy of certification or licensure. Applicants must be certified as a Professional School Counselor and/or licensed as a Professional Counselor.
- GRE scores. A minimum composite score on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) of 1000 with at least 450 on the verbal section and 450 on the quantitative or analytical section is required for tests taken before October 2002. Tests taken after October 2002 require verbal and quantitative scores. NEW GRE scoring effective August, 2011. Minimum expected scores are: Verbal Reasoning 151 and Quantitative Reasoning 142.
- A 300 - 500 word essay. The essay presents the applicant's professional goals and how the doctorate in Professional Counseling Supervision will contribute to achieving those goals.
- Three recommendations on the Professional Counseling and Supervision recommendation form. We encourage and prefer you to use the electronic recommendation letters included in the on- line application. The recommendations must be from professionals who are familiar with the applicant’s professional qualities.
- A vitae listing contact information, educational background, employment history, awards and recognitions, presentations, etc. is required.
- Applicants must have at least three years of experience in private or public schools, community agency, hospital, or private practice.
- A letter from the applicant’s administrative supervisor indicating support for their doctoral studies and related activities.
- An interview with a team of faculty members to be scheduled (BY THE PROGRAM) after the review of submitted materials.
- An on-site writing sample.
Step 4 - You should attach and submit all official transcripts, official GRE test scores, mission statement and Letters of Recommendation to your application. If you must mail any documents, please mail to the address below:
Office of Admissions
University of West Georgia
Mandeville Hall - Front Campus Drive
Carrollton, GA 30118
Step 5 - Check your application’s status
Log -in to our Graduate Student Pre-Enrollment Preparation Site (PREP) to check the status of your application.
When attempting to login, your ID Number will be your social security number, and your PIN is the last 2 digits of your birth year followed by the last 4 digits of your social security number. If you have forgotten your pin, please select 'Change Pin'.
Example: If your social security number is 123-45-6789 and birth year is 1990, then your login information will be:
ID = 123456789 Pin = 906789
If you are an international student please click here for any additional requirements.