M.A.
Counseling with a Concentration in Grief and Loss
The following
criteria must be fulfilled for admission to the master’s
program in counseling with a concentration in grief and loss: 
1.
The applicant must hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited
institution with a G.P.A. of 3.0 or better. An applicant with
a G.P.A. under 3.0 may be admitted on academic probation if
other admission requirements are met. The College recognizes
the importance of life experience, letters of recommendation
and motivation as indicators of academic success in the counseling
field. These factors, along with a personal statement which
describes professional and educational goals and intentions,
will enhance the likelihood of admission for applicants with
a G.P.A. below 3.0.
2.
The applicant must have completed a minimum of 12 semester
credits (18 quarter units) of undergraduate psychology coursework.
Required undergraduate courses are abnormal psychology and
developmental psychology, and two psychology electives of
the applicant’s choice. An undergraduate elective could
include personality theory, psychology of adjustment or social
psychology for example. A grade of "C" or better
is required in each course. Courses taken on a pass/fail basis
are subject to approval for psychology credit.
3. All
application information must be complete and on file prior
to admission: Application
Download
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Application
to Southwestern College including a nonrefundable $50
application fee |
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Current
resume |
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Official
transcripts from all colleges and universities attended |
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Three
letters of recommendation |
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Typed
personal statement of professional and educational
goals and intentions. |
4.
All applicants must have an interview with the Director of
Admissions and the academic dean. Due to the applied and holistic
nature of the program, the applicant’s presentation of
self including communication and reflective skills in the admissions
interview are critical factors in the determination of acceptance.
