Program Director: Dr. Deb Ponec
Phone: 402-280-2557
Email: dlponec@creighton.edu

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Counselor education at Creighton is designed to meet the needs, at the master’s level, of those interested in various counseling roles and student development services (student personnel).  As such, the program is divided into areas of specialization with each designed to develop the competencies demanded of an individual embarking on a career in one of these areas.  Such individuals usually are employed by school systems employment services, colleges or community agencies. Access website here.

Types of Degrees: MS

Duration: Two years full time

Number of Credits Required: 42

Cost: $650 per credit hour, 2009/2010 rate, plus university and technology fees

Stipend/Fellowship: Full-time teachers receive 50% tuition remission and teachers in Catholic schools receive 75% tuition remission. No fellowships.

Program Start: August, January, June

Preferred Application Deadline: Domestic: August 1 for fall, December 1 for spring and May 1 for summer entry. International students should apply at least three months in advance of anticipated start date in order to get all paperwork processed.

Admissions Requirements:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and 3.0 GPA are required. An application should include:

1. Completed application and application fee
2. Three letters of recommendation (please use the electronic rec. process with the online application!). The recommendations should be completed and submitted by persons other than family members who are capable of assessing an applicant's performance in an academic or work setting.
3. Writing sample: Personal statement on "Why I want to be a counselor"
4. Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended
5. Written autobiography
6. Personal interview
7. Graduate Record Exam (GRE) acceptable scores
8. Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): All international applicants from countries in which English is not the primary language must demonstrate proficiency in English language by submitting a minimum TOEFL score of 80 iBT (213 CBT/550 PBT).  International applicants who receive their baccalaureate or higher degree from an accredited institution in the US, United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, or Africa (English-speaking only) are NOT required to submit a TOEFL score report.