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CNED M.Ed. Application Information

Admissions Requirements

Applicants with a 2.50 junior/senior (3.00 in School Counseling) average (on a scale of 4.00) and with appropriate course backgrounds will be considered for admission in the master's degree program. The best-qualified applicants will be accepted up to the number of spaces that are available for new students. Exceptions to the minimum 2.50 grade-point average may be made for students with special backgrounds, abilities, and interests.

Beyond the minimum academic requirements for the program, faculty evaluate applicants' professional demeanor, experiences, and general fit with the counseling profession.

Students who are interested in applying for the Clinical Mental Health and Rehabiliation Counseling in Schools and Communities (CMHRCSC) or the School Counseling emphases should follow the these guidelines for application. Students will have the opportunity to select their emphasis in the application materials.

All applicants must submit a complete application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Interviews with faculty are part of the application process and usually occur in February of each year. Out of town applicants who cannot make the scheduled interview date can request a different date. Applicants who are not able to meet in person should contact the emphasis coordinator for consideration of accommodations.

When a student is admitted, an adviser will be assigned to help with program planning. Graduates of Penn State's school counseling emphases are not required to have teaching experience in order to be certified as school counselors in Pennsylvania; however, applicants who expect to be counselors in other states should seek information about the certification and licensure requirements of those states.

Full-time graduate students will average 12-15 credits in each of the University's two 16 week semesters per year, with summer coursework expected for most students.

NOTE: This program is not offered online. It is only offered in residence at the University Park campus.
 

  • **GRE scores are not required for the M.Ed. application.

  • **Please answer all questions on the application. If an answer is not applicable, mark N/A.

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Required Application Materials

Masters Application Deadline

All application materials must be received by February 1st for consideration for Fall of that year. Late applications will not be considered and admission is only for Fall semester each year.


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