Non degree-seeking students will be held to the same academic and professional ethics requirements and program policies as degree-seeking students in order to maintain good standing within the program and to continue their coursework.
Admission Criteria
- A master’s degree in psychology or related field from a regionally accredited institution.
- A minimum cumulative GPA of at least 2.75 (or 2.9 in the last 60 credits) is required for admission.
Graduate Program Application
- Please create an account and apply online. There is no application fee.
- In the Student Profile section within the application itself, select “Professional Development” as the Student Type, then select “School Counseling Pathway to Licensure” as the Academic Program.
Three Recommendations
- The recommendations need to be from individuals who can speak to your character, academic capability, and motivation or interest exhibited in obtaining an advanced degree in this field.
- Please enter the email addresses for three references in the “References” section of your online application. An email will be sent to those three references asking them to complete and submit an online recommendation form. (They are welcome to provide an optional supplemental letter in addition to the form as well).
Current Resume
- Some exposure to the counseling field is preferred (volunteer work, internships, service work, or semi-professional work).
- Please upload your resume to the “Materials” section of your online application.
Personal Statement
- The personal statement is a typewritten paper outlining your interests and professional goals (maximum of 2 pages double spaced). This statement is an integral part of your application. Please address the following information:
- How did you become interested in school counseling?
- What specific factors have led you to apply to Loras College?
- What do you consider to be your outstanding strengths and weaknesses? Please also comment on your specific skills, talents, aptitudes.
- Please briefly describe any participation in research or employment which might be relevant to your application.
- What are your professional goals?
- Please upload your personal statement to the “Materials” section of your online application.
All Official Transcripts
- For a transcript to be considered official, it must be mailed in a sealed envelope from that institution’s Registrar’s Office directly to Loras College Graduate Admissions. Transcript “issued to student” as well as faxed and copied transcripts will not be considered official.
- All official transcripts can be mailed to: Loras College Graduate Admissions Attn: Megan Henderson 1450 Alta Vista Street Dubuque, IA 52001
- Official electronic transcripts ordered through a service such as Credential Services or National Student Clearinghouse are also acceptable.
- Please have your transcripts sent immediately after you have submitted your online application.
Please note that you will be required to enter the three reference email addresses and upload your resume and personal statement before you can submit your online application. However, you may start the application and return to it at a later time to upload those documents. It does not all have to be completed at once.
Interview and Admission Decision
Immediately following receipt of all application materials, your file will be reviewed by the program director to determine whether to move forward with an interview. You will then be contacted with information about your next steps. After completion of your interview (or after review of your file), you will be notified of an admission decision in your online Applicant Status Portal.
