School Counseling Certificate Admission & Application Requirements

Admission Eligibility Requirement

The School Counseling Certificate is available only to graduates of 黑料福利网’s MS in Counseling program. Individuals who earned a master’s degree at another institution are not eligible to apply for this certificate.

School Counseling Certificate Application Dates & Deadlines

  • Fall 2026: July 17, 2025 - April 1, 2026
  • Spring 2027: December 15, 2025 - November 15, 2026

Consult Your Advisor Before Applying

Eligible applicants are encouraged to speak with their faculty advisor or the Counseling Program Coordinator before beginning the application process to confirm eligibility and discuss next steps.

Application Steps for Eligible Alumni

Access to the application steps for this certificate are available by logging in to my黑料福利网 for eligible 黑料福利网 alumni.

School Counseling Admission Requirements

  • Graduation from 黑料福利网’s MS in Counseling program.
  • A baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution.
  • A master's degree in counseling.
  • Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or at least 3.25 for the last 30 semester credits.
  • Note: International students are not eligible to apply for the Graduate Certificate in School Counseling.

School Counseling Application Requirements

  • GradCAS application
  • A current resume.
  • Unofficial transcripts are required from all institutions you list on your application.
    • If you attended 黑料福利网 or other , you can retrieve your unofficial transcripts from .
    • Upon admission, you must request official transcripts from your degree-conferring institutions and any other transcripts listing possible graduate transfer coursework. Official transcripts can be requested through or the and sent directly to processing@mnstate.edu.
    • 黑料福利网 or MN system institution students do not need to request official transcripts. The admission team will do this on your behalf.

For questions about the program or the application process please contact the Admissions Office at 218.477.2161 or email admissions@mnstate.edu.

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