Counseling and Human Services - Admissions

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The Counseling and Human Services Program faculty members select a new class of students in the spring semester of each year.

The new class begins the program in the following summer semester. Admission to the program is a selective process with enrollment limited to 27 qualified students in the day cohort and 27 students in the evening cohort. Students who accept admission to the program must be able to begin class work in the following semester. If this is not possible, admission may be deferred to the subsequent year.

Department of Counseling and Human Services Program Information Bulletin

Application Process

1. Complete application forms for admission to the UCCS Graduate School.
2. Obtain an application packet for the appropriate program from the COE offices and complete all required information. Send completed information to the CHS Department, College of Education Office.
3. Schedule an information appointment with a faculty member. This appointment is to answer any questions you might have and clarify the procedure for admission to the program. Call 719-262-4104 to schedule an appointment.
4. Have all previous transcripts sent to the CHS College of Education Office.
5. Obtain four letters of recommendation from academic or professional sources.
6. Take the Miller's Analogy Test (MAT) or the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). Have the records sent to the CHS College of Education Office.
   Tests may be taken at the University Testing Services office, Student Success Help Center, Main Hall 324. (719) 262-3257.
7. Mail all documents to:
   
   
   University of Colorado at Colorado Springs
   Counseling and Human Services Department Admissions
   1420 Austin Bluffs Parkway
   P.O. Box 7150
   Colorado Springs, CO 80933-7150

Admissions Criteria

• Criteria to be considered for admission to the Counseling Graduate Programs
• Baccalaureate Degree
• Undergraduate Grade Point average (GPA) of at least 2.75
• Satisfactory GRE or MAT scores
• References - academic and / or professional
• Written communication skills
• Ability to identify important personal characteristics as measured by the career goals statement and self-evaluation
• Oral communication and personal qualities that are important for professional counselors as determined in the admissions interview and other application activities
• Experience in counseling and human services and related positions, paid or unpaid
• Congruence of fit between your career goals and the objectives of the program, as determined by the career goals statement and the admission interview

Application Deadlines

February 28.

(After which time, a rolling admissions process occurs in which "first come, first serve" applies.)