Professional Counseling Certificate Admission & Application Requirements

Professional Counseling Certificate Application Dates & Deadlines

  • Fall 2025: July 1, 2024 - April 1, 2025
  • Spring 2026: July 1, 2024 - November 15, 2025
  • Fall 2026: July 17, 2025 - April 1, 2026
  • Spring 2027: December 15, 2025 - November 15, 2026

Steps to Apply

You may begin your application before all documents are ready. GradCAS saves your progress, and you may return any time to continue updating your application.

  1. Create your account in GradCAS
  2. Select your preferred term for a Professional Counseling Graduate Certificate application.
  3. Complete the three general application sections.
  4. Complete the fourth, MSUM section (See Application Requirements below).
  5. Make sure to request all documents before submitting your application. Once you submit, you can no longer amend or upload additional documents.
  6. Pay the $50 application fee.

Professional Counseling Admission Requirements

  • A baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution.
  • A master's degree in counseling.
  • Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or at least 3.25 for the last 30 semester credits.
  • Note: International students are not eligible to apply for the Graduate Certificate in Professional Counseling.

Professional Counseling Application Requirements

  • GradCAS application
  • A current resume.
  • Unofficial transcripts are required from all institutions you list on your application.
    • If you attended MSUM or other , you can retrieve your unofficial transcripts from .
    • Upon admission, you must request official transcripts from your degree-conferring institutions and any other transcripts listing possible graduate transfer coursework. Official transcripts can be requested through or the and sent directly to processing@mnstate.edu.
    • MSUM or MN system institution students do not need to request official transcripts. The admission team will do this on your behalf.
  • An essay detailing your personal career goals (approximately 350 words).
  • An informational interview is required.

For questions about the program or the application process please contact the Admissions Office at 218.477.2161 or email admissions@mnstate.edu.

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