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Admission Requirements

Enrollment is offered during the Fall, Spring, and Summer terms.

Admission as a classified graduate student in the Master of Arts in Counseling program requires:

  • A baccalaureate degree
  • A grade point average of at least 3.0. (Will consider admitting individuals on provisional status who do not meet the GPA requirement.)
  • Completion of the University Graduate application ($25 one-time, non-refundable application fee)
  • Written statement of educational goals demonstrating what motivates you to become a counselor and what you hope to contribute to the counseling profession
  • Copies of transcripts (from all universities and colleges attended)
  • Professional letters of recommendation (2 required)
  • Relevant work experience via a Resume/CV

Application Deadlines:

  • Spring Semester: October 31st
  • Summer and Fall Semester:  April 15th

Applications are accepted after the deadline, subject to enrollment availability.

Applicants will be notified of the decision approximately one month after the deadline.

 

Need Assistance with the Application?

Office of Admissions 
Email: admissions@nmhu.edu
Call: (505) 454-3394

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