Advanced Graduate Counseling Certificate Program
Program Leadership | ||||
| College: | Education and Human Sciences | |||
| Department: | Individual, Family, and Community Education | Simpson Hall | (505) 277-4535 | F: (505) 277-8361 |
| Chair: | Ziarat Hossain | zhossain@unm.edu | (505) 277-4162 | F: (505) 277-8361 |
| Graduate Committee Chair: | Jeongwoon Jeong | jjeong@unm.edu | (505) 277-7222 | F: (505) 277-8361 |
| Staff Advisor: | Vacant | ifce@unm.edu | (505) 277-4535 | F: (505) 277-8361 |
Application Instructions
The following information is provided to help the prospective student successfully apply for admission to Advanced Graduate Counseling graduate certificate program (GCERT-AGC) at the University of New Mexico. Although Graduate Studies strives to keep this information up-to-date, we still encourage you to visit the program's website to verify application instructions and required materials.
International students (including non-U.S. citizens on a visa) generally must complete additional steps to apply to a graduate program at UNM. Please see the Global Education Office's International Admissions website for more information.
Disclosure: Admission into the UNM Counselor Education Program in no way guarantees placements (e.g., practica, internship), licensure, and/or employment. Additionally, fingerprinting and background checks may be required in some situations.
Application Deadline | |
| Fall Admission | Contact program for details |
Application Materials and Instructions | |
| APPLICATION CATEGORY | SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS |
| Educational Background | MA in Counseling or related mental health field required. Please submit official transcripts from every university attended, except UNM; if submitting UNM transcripts, please submit unofficial transcripts. |
| Program of Interest | Select: College of Education and Human Sciences > Individual/Family/Community Education > Advanced Graduate Counseling (GCERT-AGC) > GCERT Advanced Graduate Counseling > Select Interest (Clinical Mental Health Counseling or School Counseling) |
| Letter of Intent | Provide a statement that gives a supporting rationale for pursuing a graduate certificate in Advanced Graduate Counseling. Include your long-term and short-term goals and your personal qualities and characteristics to support your pursuit of the counseling degree. Also discuss your experiences with cultural diversity and cultural background. Limit your statement to three double-spaced pages using 10-12 point font. |
| CV/Resume | Required. |
| Recommendations | Three letters of recommendation are required. Please enter your recommendation providers right away to help expedite your application. |
Contact for Questions and Further Information | |
| Contact | ifce@unm.edu 505-277-4535 |
Click here to visit the program website | |
