Admission deadlines: Fall and Summer - January 15
Standardized test scores: The GRE is optional for students applying to enter the program in 2023.
Recommendations required: Two (2) recommendations (preferably one from a faculty member and the other from a professional supervisor)
Prior academic records: Transcripts are required from all colleges and universities attended, whether or not credit was earned, the program was completed, or the credit appears as transfer credit on another transcript. Unofficial transcripts from all colleges and universities attended should be uploaded to your online application. Official transcripts are required only of applicants who are offered admission.
Transcripts from institutions outside the United States must be accompanied by an official transcript evaluation from an accredited independent evaluating agency. Please be sure you request a detailed evaluation that includes all course titles, credit hours, grade-point average (GPA), United States degree equivalency, and date of degree conferral. For a list of acceptable foreign credential evaluation services (https://www.naces.org/members).
Statement of purpose: In 500-750 words, state your purpose for undertaking professional training as a clinical mental health counselor. Include your interest and knowledge of the profession, particular populations and clinical areas of interest, and career plans (> 250 words). We are interested in determining your fit with our program, so be sure to identify what aspects specific to GW's training are important for you (< 250 words). If you have not had any related experience, please use this statement to explain how your experiences connect with the field of clinical mental health counseling.
Additional requirements: A resumé and an interview are required.
International applicants only: Please review International Applicant Information (https://graduate.admissions.gwu.edu/international-student-application-requirements) carefully for details on required documents, earlier deadlines for applicants requiring an I-20 or DS-2019 from GW, and English language requirements.

Supporting documents not submitted online should be mailed to:
Office of Graduate Admissions
Graduate School of Education and Human Development
The George Washington University
2136 G Street, NW
Washington, DC 20052

Contact for questions:
gsehdadm@gwu.edu ~ 202-994-9283 (phone) ~ 202.994.7207 (fax)
9:30 am – 6:00 pm, Monday through Friday

Required
CNSL 6114Introduction to Research and Evaluation in Counselor Education
CNSL 6151Professional and Ethical Orientation to Counseling
CNSL 6153Counseling Interview Skills
CNSL 6154Theories and Techniques of Counseling
CNSL 6155Career Counseling
CNSL 6157Individual Assessment in Counseling
CNSL 6161Group Counseling
CNSL 6163Social and Cultural Dimensions of Counseling.
CNSL 6169Substance Abuse and Addictions Counseling
CNSL 6171Family Counseling
CNSL 6173Diagnosis and Treatment Planning
CNSL 6174Trauma and Crisis Intervention
CNSL 6185Internship in Counseling
CNSL 6186Advanced Internship in Counseling
CNSL 6268Foundations of Clinical Mental Health Counseling
HDEV 6108Life Span Human Development
HDEV 6109Child Development
or HDEV 6110 Adolescent Development
or HDEV 8244 Adult and Aging Development
CNSL 6269Practicum in Counseling
CNSL 6271Advanced Clinical Skills
Elective
3 credits in elective courses selected in consultation with the program advisor.
Portfolio and comprehensive examination requirements
Successful completion of pre-practicum portfolio requirements as outlined in the counseling and human development master’s student handbook.
Successful completion of the counselor preparation comprehensive examination.