The Master of Education in Counseling and Personnel Services with a concentration in Counseling Psychology degree program fulfills the State Board of Psychology's educational requirements to apply to sit for the exam for Psychological Associate.

This program is designed to prepare master's level practitioners to serve the public in the role of psychological associate. The program meets the state's required educational standards.

See also, Educational & Counseling Psychology (ECPY) Master's Degrees.

Admission Requirements for Concentration

Prospective students must submit an online application for admission to the University of Louisville Graduate School.

The minimum requirement for admission is the baccalaureate degree or its equivalent from an accredited institution. Applicant are required to submit all official transcripts as verification of coursework and degree(s).

Each applicant is required to submit at least two letters of recommendation from individuals who can speak to the applicant’s academic and/or professional capabilities and potential.

Each applicant is required to submit official scores from the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). To be considered for unconditional admission, students are required to have a minimum combined score of 900.

The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is required of all foreign students from countries in which English is not the native language. Students holding a baccalaureate or advanced degree from an accredited institution in the United States are exempt from this requirement.

For unconditional admission, students are required to have a 3.0 cumulative grade point average, or 3.0 grade point average for the senior college years.

Prospective students must submit a professional goal statement [PDF] appropriate to their stated area of concentration for admission to the degree program.

Faculty may require interviews in addition to written credentials as part of the admission process.

In addition, prospective students applying for a concentration in Counseling Psychology must provide evidence of having completed the following undergraduate coursework:

• Abnormal Psychology
• Statistics for social science
• Lifespan development
• Social psychology

Application Deadlines

Spring Term Admission: October 1
Fall and Summer Term Admission: March 1
Note: If spaces are available in the program afater the March 1 deadline, fall applications will be considered until June 15.

Opportunities for Graduates

Graduates of the program find employment in various human service and counseling agencies including mental health agencies; residential treatment centers; drug/alcohol treatment facilities; family resource and youth service centers; hospitals; employee assistance programs; and career placement centers. Graduates perform a variety of job tasks including individual and group counseling and psychotherapy, psychological assessments, program development, and consultation.

Certification

Psychological Associate