Master's degree applicants must take the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) and obtain a minimum combined score of 800 on the verbal and quantitative sections. Applicants must have earned a minimum 2.75 grade point average (GPA) in an undergraduate degree from an accredited institution.

Applicants for the concentration in Counseling Psychology must obtain a score of 900 on the verbal and quantitative section of the GRE. Also, applicants for this concentration must have earned a minimum 3.0 grade point average (GPA) in an undergraduate degree from an accredited institution. If the applicant meets one of the above standards and does not meet the other (e.g., receives scores between 700-799 on the GRE, or earns between a 2.50-2.74 GPA), he/she may be considered for admission in a conditional status.

Additionally, all applicants should submit (2) letters of recommendation and a statement of professional goals not to exceed 750 words. Deadlines for completed applications are March 1^st for the summer and fall semesters and October 1^st for the spring semester. (Extended deadline of June 15 for fall if spaces are available after the March 1 deadline).

Clinical Mental Health Counseling

School Counseling (P-12)

Notes: ECPY 674 Practicum in School Counseling must be applied for by March 1 for Fall term and October 1 for Spring term.

1.       Students must earn at least a B in ECPY 630 to be eligible to enroll in ECPY 674 School Counseling Practicum.

2.       For school counseling certification, a grade of “B” or better is required in ECPY 674.

3.       Transfer of credit is dependent upon receipt of transcript and advisor’s approval.

4.       Upon admission, students have six years to complete the program.

5.       All students must have liability insurance prior to taking practicum.

6.       At any point after admission, the faculty reserve the right to review a student’s fitness on the basis of personal characteristics, for continuing in the counseling or student personnel program. Such a review shall be initiated upon written recommendation of two faculty members and shall consist of a review of the student’s academic result in a recommendation to the Dean for (1) continuation of the student in the program, (2) continuation for a specified provisional period with specific conditions for continuation thereafter, or (3) dismissal from the program.

7.       The program requires the acceptable completion of a program portfolio.

8.       The program is not official unless signed by both advisor and student.

College Student Personnel

Counseling Psychology

Art Therapy

^2.       At least 700 hours of field placement must be completed during field studies and two practicums. Ten hours per week are required during field studies. No less than 20 hours per week are required during the two practicums.

American Art Therapy Associate (AATA) Educational Standards

1.     History and theory of art therapy

2.     Techniques of practice in art therapy

3.     Applications of art therapy with people in different treatment settings

4.     Group work

5.     Art therapy assessment

6.     Ethical and legal issues of art therapy practice

7.     Standards of practice in art therapy

8.     Cultural and social diversity

Kentucky Board of Licensed Professional Counselors Curriculum Guidelines: ³

1.   The helping relationship, including counseling theory and practice

2.   Human growth and development

3.    Lifestyle and career development

4.   Group dynamics, process, counseling, and consulting

5.   Assessment, appraisal, and testing of individuals

6.   Social and cultural foundations, including multicultural issues

7.   Principles of etiology, diagnosis, treatment planning, and prevention of mental and emotional disorders and dysfunctional behavior

8.   Research and evaluation

9.   Professional orientation and ethics.