Minimum Requirements:

• Have completed a master’s degree in counseling from a CACREP-accredited Counselor Education Program (or equivalent 60-hour counseling degree).

General Requirements:

• Recommended by three professionals who know applicant’s academic or professional record and will attest to the applicant’s potential for doctoral study – and there is evidence that the applicant has personal qualities (i.e., disposition) requisite for professional competence.
• Applicant has performed well academically and there is evidence of competence in intellectual inquiry and potential for scholarship.
• The applicant has demonstrated leadership, advocacy, and/or significant work experience that represents professional competence.
• Final candidates will be interviewed and evaluated by a team of faculty with respect to intellectual abilities, disposition, and professional competence.  Candidates will display oral and written communication skills.
• Applicants will express a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice.

Documents to be submitted in Application:

• Completed application
• Resume
• Three recommendations submitted from people who know academic record or potential for graduate study
• A written statement that describes desire for doctoral study, career goals, a narrative of past and current career path, and level of commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice.
• Official transcripts of all post-secondary education.
• Official statement of English Proficiency (TOEFL) for international students.

Application with all documents Due Date: January 15^th

Apply Here

(the application portal for the Ed.D. program may not open until Dec. 1)

Please note: Your personal application portal will indicate your status. You must have a complete application with all required documents in order to be reviewed for admissions.

Health and Insurance Forms

You may find a copy of the health form(s) required of new NCCU students here. Select “NCCU Health Form.”