Note: International Students are not eligible for participation in this program. Due to the program's part-time status, international students are unable to obtain an appropriate educational visa.
Applications to the PhD in Counseling program are now closed.
How do I know if I'm ready to a PhD program?
Admission to the program is by application to the Oregon State University Graduate School. Admission requirements for the Oregon State University Graduate School may be found at the admissions website.
The minimal prerequisite is a master’s degree in counseling or a related field. Academic background, personal and emotional suitability, volunteer or paid experience in the helping professions, and the educational and professional goals of each candidate are evaluated before admission is granted. Screening includes, but is not limited to, a minimum GPA of 3.0 on the last 90 hours of undergraduate and graduate work, three letters of recommendation including one from a recent or current clinical supervisor, and a writing sample. Applicants who meet the initial application criteria are screened and top candidates are invited for in-person interviews. Final cohort composition is determined based on application strength, interview performance, and program resources.
*After completing the online application please submit official transcripts to the Graduate School.
Graduate School
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Ada N. Massa, PhD. Counseling program lead at [email protected].