ADMISSION INFORMATION

Successful counselors possess a genuine concern for people, an exceptional ability to relate and communicate, a high level of sensitivity, and patience. Persons who are challenged by ambiguity and diversity, who are curious, creative, and emotionally stable may find this specialty particularly rewarding.

The faculty of the IPFW Counselor Education Program adopted the basic criteria listed below as general guidelines for admission of applicants to its program. Applicants who do not meet these standards may present written evidence of information to justify differences, and it will be considered in determining admission. Program standards are competitive and not all applicants will be admitted. Students failing to maintain a full schedule of classes will reapply for admission; licenses may be pursued upon completion of the degree. IPFW follows a semester calendar with two summer sessions.

For the master's degree, the same admissions criteria are used for school counseling and marriage & family therapy.

Criteria for the M.S. Ed. include:

1. An undergraduate grade-point average of 3.2 or better overall (on a 4.0 scale).

2. Three references.

3. Vocational goals compatible with the selected subspecialty.

HOW TO APPLY

Application materials are reviewed both by the dean of the School of Education (for consideration of acceptance to graduate study) and by the counselor education faculty. Applications are reviewed as they become complete; personal interviews are requested by faculty. Preference is given to applications completed prior to April 1. Entry into the program begins with the Summer II session.

To be considered, submit the following materials:

1. Application form, official transcript(s), three references, application fees, and copies of applicable licenses.

2. A current resume.

3. A goal statement summarizing professional and personal goals. It should be approximately two pages in length and include explicit statements regarding:

a. Professional goals including preferred professional setting(s), examples of typical activities, and any specialized interests.

b. Pertinent past experiences that contribute to the development of the professional goals cited.

c. Any unique skills and/or characteristics that will aid in the applicant's pursuit of the goals cited.

To obtain an application form, contact:
Vicky Schmidt
Graduate Secretary
250 Neff Hall
schmidt@ipfw.edu
260-481-6450

Send completed application materials to:
IPFW Counselor Education
250 Neff Hall
Fort Wayne IN 46805-1499

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For more information about the Agency/Marriage & Family Therapy program, contact:
Dr. Jim Burg
burgj@ipfw.edu
260-481-5406

For more information about the School Counseling program, contact:
Amy Nitza
nitzaa@ipfw.edu