Gwynedd Mercy University
AY2022-2023 Graduate Academic Catalog
Degree Core Curriculum and Concentration : The Master of Science in Counseling is built around a Core Curriculum that is the basis for the program ’ s areas of concentration . The Core Curriculum is designed to develop the student ’ s counseling knowledge and skills that can be applied in a variety of counseling settings . Because of the Core Curriculum ’ s generic nature , it provides an excellent foundation for those students seeking to pursue doctoral studies .
Post-Graduate Curriculum : The post-graduate PreK-12 School Counseling certification curriculum is based on the Pennsylvania Department of Education requirements to meet the PreK-12 School Counseling certification requirements in the State of Pennsylvania . The post-graduate Clinical Mental Health Certification curriculum meets the remaining CACREP educational requirements for graduates of Gwynedd Mercy University ’ s MS in School Counseling program ( 48 credits – online ) to sit for the NCE . Successful completion of the NCE with the appropriate post-degree supervision requirements leads to the LPC credential in the State of Pennsylvania .
For major and post-graduate program offering requirements , see Program Handbook and Curriculum Sheets
Program Admission Requirements and Procedures MS in Counseling Program Applicants for admission to the Counseling Program must meet the following requirements :
• A Baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution of higher education
• Completion of the following undergraduate prerequisite a . General Psychology , Developmental Psychology , Psychology Theory or other foundational course ( 3 credits )
• Submission of official transcripts from all academic institutions attended
• Earned a minimum grade point average ( GPA ) of a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
• Acceptable scores on the Graduate Record Examination ( See below ). This requirement is waived for ; a . Applicants whose GPA is above a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or b . Applicants who currently possess a graduate degree Acceptable GRE Scores : Gwynedd Mercy University requires a combined Verbal Reasoning and Quantitative Reasoning score of 292 or higher for admission of students into the Counseling Program with a GPA lower than a 3.0 . Students taking the GRE must also complete the Analytical Writing test .
• Completion of the Gwynedd Mercy University Graduate Application
• Submission of two letters of recommendation a . An academic who can attest to the applicant ’ s academic ability ( preferred ) and b . A professional or supervisor who can attest to the applicant ’ s professional qualification , abilities , and temperament for the field
• A personal statement ( 3-5 pages maximum ) that addresses the following : a . Who you are and your reasons for choosing a career in counseling b . Why you have chosen GMercyU ’ s online counseling program c . What being a counselor means to you and your personal characteristics that make you uniquely suited for such a career d . Your expectations of learning in an online program e . Your ability to meet these expectations f . How you plan to complete the field placement demands of the program
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