Counselor Education

The University of Mississippi School of Education

Admission

The M.Ed. program operates on a cohort system and admits students only once a year.  All application materials are due no later than March 1.

M.Ed. Counselor Education Application Walkthrough Counselor Ed. Graduate Info Session

Application Materials

In order to be considered for admission, applicants must submit all of the following prior to the March 1 deadline.

  • Online application
  • Official transcripts from ALL colleges or universities attended
  • GRE scores (less than five years old with verbal, quantitative, and writing component sub-scores)
  • Current resume
  • Statement of purpose
  • Completed forms from three references

Phase I Admissions

Phase I of the admissions process consists of a review of application materials.  At this phase, applicants will either be denied admission to the program or will be promoted to Phase II of the admissions process.

Phase II Admissions

Phase II of the admissions process consists of an interview process.  Applicants who are invited for an interview will participate in a three hour process which will include an informational session, interview with faculty members, and an opportunity to interact with and ask questions of currently enrolled students.  At this phase, applicants will either be denied admission to the program or will be offered admission to the program.

For Ph.D. program admissions information, please visit the PhD Program Page

For Ed.S. admissions information, please visit the Play Therapy Ed.S. Program Page