Admission Requirements
To be admitted to the Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision program, a candidate must at minimum meet the following standards:
- A master’s degree in Counseling or a related field.
- A minimum GPA of 3.30 or higher on a 4.0 scale in master’s degree coursework.
- Be licensed as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), LPC-IT, or School Counselor in Wisconsin.
- Submit all required application materials (see details below).
- Complete an interview with the Professional Counseling department.
International Students: See additional application requirements and procedures or contact your graduate admission counselor for questions.
How to Apply
Priority Application Deadline: January 1
General Application Deadline: February 1
1. Complete and submit the Doctoral Student Application.
2. Submit the nonrefundable application fee. Note: The application fee is waived for Mount Mary alumni. Contact your graduate admission counselor to obtain the waiver code for alumni.
3. Submit an official copy of your Counseling/School Counseling license (if applicable).
4. Submit official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended. Transcripts must be sent directly from your previous institutions to Mount Mary University.
5. Submit three letters of recommendation. The recommendations should be from professionals and/or professors able to comment on abilities and commitment to Ph.D. scholarly work. Letters should also be addressed to the MMU Ph.D. Admissions Committee. Recommendation forms and instructions are included in the Doctoral Student Application.
6. Submit a Curriculum Vitae (CV).
7. Submit an application essay. Instructions will be provided in the application portal once your application is received.
8. Complete and submit a criminal background check (state and federal screening) through CastleBranch. Instructions will be displayed in the application portal once your initial application is received.
Application materials can be upload in your application portal (preferred) or sent via postal mail or email to:
- Mount Mary University, Office of Graduate Admissions, 2900 N. Menomonee River Parkway, Milwaukee, WI 53222-4597
- mmu-admissop@mtmary.edu
Once you submit all application materials, the Program Director will contact you to schedule an interview. Admission decisions will be made after all application materials are received and the interview is completed.