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Counseling and Development
Admissions Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or GPA of 3.0 in the last 60 hours of study. Some applicants with a lower GPA may be admitted provisionally if there is sufficient evidence of potential success.
- Two sealed official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended. Applicants do not need to send in transcripts for courses taken at George Mason University.
- Complete graduate application to include application fee and a 750 -1000 word goal statement that addresses reasons for choosing counseling and development as your profession. Steps for Applying.
- Passing scores on the TOEFL for non-native English speaking applicants
- Three letters of recommendation from professional references targeting applicant's counseling skills and academic abilities. Please use the Letters of Recommendation Form.
- A departmental form
- Twelve credits of undergraduate course work in the behavioral sciences (cultural anthropology, psychology, sociology, etc.)
- One thousand hours of counseling or counseling related experience: The following experiences count towards the 1000 hours of counseling-related experience required:
- teaching
- volunteer or paid work in counseling
- substance abuse work
- hotline services, mentoring
- outward bound
- volunteering at schools
- social science research
- homeless, teen, or women's shelters
- other volunteer or work experience in helping situations
- If you are an applicant with international credentials, please consult the Information for International Applicants
- Transcript Guidelines for International Applicants
- English Language Requirement for International Applicants
- Instructions for Applicants with International Credentials and Those Seeking F-1 or J-1 Visas
- Interview is required for selected applicants.
Application Deadlines
Students admitted for fall are eligible to being course work in the summer or fall term. Application deadlines are:
- Fall: February 1
- Spring: October 1
For program codes and deadlines at a glance as well as links to individual program admission requirements and related information, refer to CEHD Program Admission Requirements
PhD Admissions
Detailed Admission information is available at PhD Admissions.
Non-Degree Studies
The Counseling and Development program has three classes available to take as a Non-Degree Student: