Application Requirements

For further information you may contact the Counselor Education Program at (412) 396-1194.

There are 4 steps in the process to apply to the Counselor Education Program:

1) Complete the University's Online, Pre-Screening Application by selecting "Apply to Duquesne" on the left hand side of this webpage.

2) Submit all Official Undergraduate Transcripts, and Graduate Transcripts if you have taken graduate classes, to:

School of Education Graduate Office
Duquesne University
600 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15282

Duquesne's School of Education accepts electronic transcripts as long as they from the University's Registrar.

The applicant's transcripts must show a quality point average equivalent to a 3.0 or better on a four-point scale overall or 3.0 for the last 48 credits earned including post graduate, graduate and/or undergraduate work. If not 3.0 or better, transcripts must show a quality point average equivalent of a minimum 2.8 on a four-point scale overall including post-graduate, graduate and/or undergraduate courses, AND a minimum score of 396 on the Miller Analogies Test (MAT). (Students can submit a Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score in place of a MAT score, as long as the GRE score is within the last 5 years). Students can arrange to take the Miller Analogy Test at any location, and the MAT is offered at Duquesne University's Counseling Center (412-396-4194).  To obtain a description of the MAT along with test-taking strategies and a free study guide please visit: http://psychcorp.pearsonassessments.com/haiweb/Cultures/en-US/site/Community/PostSecondary/Products/MAT/mathome.htm.  As required by the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) applicants to the School Counseling Program must have a 2.8 GPA in their last 48 credits, as indicated above, but applicants to the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program and the Marriage and Family Counseling Program may be considered if their GPA is below 2.8.

3) Submit Screening Materials to the Counselor Education Program. Once applicants complete the University's Online-Pre-Screening Application, and their official transcripts are received, they will be mailed a paper application by the Counselor Education Program which includes the Screening Materials. The Screening Materials include:

• 1 professional recommendation form;
• 1 personal recommendation form;
• resume that outlines pertinent experience (could be job or volunteer related);
• personal statement that includes the applicant's goals for the counseling profession.

The Screening Materials are to be submitted to:

Mrs. Beverly Sughrue
Counseling Program Assistant
Duquesne University
School of Education
600 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15282

4) Small Group Interview. Once the above information is received, applicants may be invited to a small group structured student interview. 

Application Deadlines for Fall Admissions Cycle

To enter the master's program in counselor education during the fall 2013 semester, on-line applications must be completed by July 1 and the Screening Materials must be received by July 15.

Application Deadlines for Spring Admissions Cycle

To enter the master's program in counselor education, on-line applications must be completed by October 1 and the Screening Materials must be received by October 15.

International Students

Duquesne University requires submission of TOEFL or IELTS scores for all non-native English speaking applicants. Additionally, the English as a Second Language Program conducts a review of each matriculated student upon arrival to determine individual needs for English instruction to support success in his/her chosen degree program.

The University requires the following minimum scores in each area to be considered for admission.

TOEFL: a minimum of 80 on the Internet-based Test (iBT) with no sub-score less than 17, or 550 on the paper-based test

IELTS: a minimum of 6.5 with no sub-score less than those listed for each area

Minimum required subscores:

Scores for the TOEFL or the IELTS are to be submitted to:

Mrs. Beverly Sughrue
Counseling Program Assistant
Duquesne University
School of Education
600 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15282