Department of Counseling

Admissions Requirements

  1. A completed application
  2. Undergraduate transcripts in psychology or a related field and have a minimum GPA of 2.75. Non-psychology majors must have a minimum of 12 undergraduate credits in the social sciences field.
  3. Submission of three letters of recommendation on official letterhead with an ‘ink’ signature: Two (2) of which are from a college professor or someone who can attest to the aptitude for graduate studies; and one (1) professional (i.e., supervisor).
  4. Letter of interest or Personal Statement which responds to the following:
  • Background information:Family, education and work.
  • Goals:What do you expect to be doing in five (5) years? In ten (10) years?
  • Strengths:What strengths do you have that would contribute to your being a good counselor?
  • Ability to change:What do you believe to be the facets of your personality, behavior, and/or outlook that, if modified or changed, would make you a better person/counselor? What plans, if any, do you have for making any such change(s)?
  • Personal thoughts: Why Bowie State University? Why did you decide to apply to the counseling program at B.S.U.?
  • Your comments: What additional information, thoughts, feelings, concerns and/or questions do you have?
  1. Applicants must provide a resumé
  2. Applicants must participate in a face-to-face or phone interview.