Counseling (MA) Contact Information and Application Instructions
Program Leadership | ||||
| College: | College of Education and Human Sciences | |||
| Department: | Individual, Family, and Community Education | Simpson Hall | (505) 277-4535 | F: (505) 277-8361 |
| Interim Chair: | Trenia Walker | tlwalker@unm.edu | (505) 277-9611 | F: (505) 277-8361 |
| Graduate Faculty Contact: | Jeongwoon Jeong | jjeong@unm.edu | (505) 277-7222 | F: (505) 277-8361 |
| Graduate Programs Coordinator: | Margaux Lopez | ifce@unm.edu | (505) 277-4535 | F: (505) 277-8361 |
Degrees Offered:
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Application Instructions
The following information is provided to help the prospective student successfully apply for admission to the Counseling graduate program 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 websiteto 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.
Application Deadlines | |
| Fall Admissions | December 15th |
| Spring Admissions | July 15th |
Application Materials and Instructions | |
| APPLICATION CATEGORY | SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS |
| Educational Background | 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 > Counseling |
| Letter of Intent | Provide a statement that gives a supporting rationale for pursuing a Master’s Degree in 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. Please combine your letter of intent and program application (see link under “Special Requirements” on this instruction sheet) into one document with a page break and upload to the letter of intent section. |
| CV/Resume | Please include: information related to volunteer and professional positions you have had related to the field (including time periods), research experience, and languages spoken/proficiency. |
| Relevant Coursework | List the 18 most recent undergraduate credits you completed in social/behavioral sciences. List courses graded ‘P’, ‘S’ or ‘U’, or ‘CR’ or ‘NC’, etc. Work from graduation backwards until 18 semester hours, or 27 quarter hours. If the university that you graduated from does not use the letter grade system, please provide an explanation for the grading system. |
| Special Requirements | Complete and upload the separate Counselor Education Program application. |
| Recommendations | Three (3) online 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 | |
