Criteria for Admission to the Master's Program

1. Applicants should have received a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution or equivalent by the time they enter the program.
2. Applicants should have the ability to do graduate work at the University of Rochester, as demonstrated by their past academic performance, writing skills and computer literacy.
3. Applicants' career goals, objectives, and attitudes should be consistent with the Warner School counseling program to which they are applying and the stated mission of the program.
4. Applicants should demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills and sufficient maturity to serve students and clients well in counseling settings.
5. November, February, and April applicants must attend an Admissions Day event (which includes an interview). For full information, visit the Admissions Events page.
6. Applicants should demonstrate openness to self-examination and personal and professional self-development.

The Department of Counseling and Human Development welcomes applications from qualified applicants representing a wide diversity of backgrounds. Warner places great emphasis on making the admission process fair for all students and students with special needs may want to "self-identify" during the interview process. Upon appropriate evaluation, students' needs can be taken into consideration and accommodated.

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