MEd in School Counseling With Preliminary License

Admission to the graduate school requires the completion of all standard admissions requirements in addition to the program-specific admission requirements outlined below.

Applicants to the School Counseling program must submit an essay that addresses all of the topics listed see below. Your essay should be approximately 500 words in length and may be submitted electronically as part of the online application.

1. Why you are pursuing a graduate degree in school counseling.
2. The experiences that you believe make graduate study in this field appropriate for you.
3. What about Lewis & Clark’s School Counseling program appeals to you?

We require letters of recommendation from two individuals who know you and are qualified to evaluate your academic competence, character and/or experience in professional or leadership roles. Professors, supervisors, and employers are often the best sources. References from a personal therapist, family members, or friends are not accepted.  

All applicants must hold a minimum 2.75 GPA (on a 4.0 scale), or the equivalent in their undergraduate degree.

Applicants who have an GPA of less than a 2.75 on their undergraduate, degree-posted transcript are required to provide a statement that explains their previous academic record

Qualified applicants will be invited to interview with faculty. Selection will be based on initial faculty review of completed applications.

Admitted applicants will be required to confirm their intent to enroll and pay a (non-refundable) $100 tuition deposit to secure a spot in the program. The tuition deposit will be credited toward the student’s first term of enrollment.