Major: Counselor Education

College of Education

Degree: Educational Specialist (Ed.S.)

Specialization: Mental Health Counseling, School Counseling

Important information about applying to Graduate School:

  • Official Transcripts: Official Transcripts and/or Official Foreign Credential Evaluations must
    be received from each college or university attended. For more information on how to send
    transcripts, please visit our website: zzx007.com/graduate/apply
  • Supporting documentation: Supplemental documents should be uploaded as separate files as part of the online graduate application. NOTE: You will not be able to submit your application until all the supplemental materials are uploaded.
  • Conduct: A “yes” answer to either of the conduct questions on the online application will require a written explanation. Additional information may be requested when your application is under review. Applications will not be fully processed until all conduct issues are cleared.
  • Application status: Once your application has been submitted, you can check your application status online to ensure transcripts and test scores have been received.
  • Residency classification: Your residency classification automatically defaults to non-Florida. After you are admitted, the residency officer will request additional documents by email if needed.
 

Admission Requirements

Domestic Students

  • Graduate GPA of 3.0
  • GRE is required; there are no minimum sub-score requirements
  • M.Ed. in Counselor Education or related field
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • 300-word statement of objectives

International Students

  • Graduate GPA of 3.0
  • GRE is required; there are no minimum sub-score requirements
  • M.Ed. in Counselor Education or related field
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • 300-word statement of objectives
  • A course-by-course evaluation of international transcripts is required; FAU will do the evaluation or it must be done by a NACES member
  • TOEFL score of 548 or IBT of 79, IELTS band score of 6.0, or Duolingo score of 110

 

Contact/Information

School Counseling Faculty
(E) schoolcounseling@zzx007.com
(W) zzx007.com/education/academicdepartments

Application Deadlines

Domestic Students
Fall: January 15
Spring: September 15
Summer: January 15

International Students
Fall: January 15
Spring: September 15
Summer: January 15