Counselor Education

Degrees Offered 

Admission

Admission Application Instructions

• Applying for admission to the graduate program in Counselor Education is a two-step process:

1. First: Complete the Online Application (https://www.applyweb.com/apply/uomont/menu.html) As part of this process, applicants must do the following:
   
   1. Self-report GRE scores 
      • Required for Ed.D. program
      • Optional for M.A. and Ed.S. programs
   2. Self-report all colleges and universities attended (including grade point average)
   3. 3 Letters of recommendations.
   4. Upload a personal statement.
   5. Upload resume
   6. Pay the application fee.
2. Second: Request Official Scores and Transcripts:
   1. Request that official GRE scores be sent to the University of Montana using code 4489.
      • Required for Ed.D. program
      • Optional for M.A. and Ed.S. programs
   2. Request that official transcripts be sent to the Department of Counselor Education from all colleges and universities you have attended.  Transcripts may also be transmitted electronically through the National Student Clearinghouse.

Admission Deadlines

For the PhD program:

• Fall - - Applications are due by December 15th. If positions are unfilled, a second round of applicants will be considered after February 1st.

For all other programs:

• Summer - Complete application packet postmarked by January15th, applications received after will be reviewed on space availability.
• Fall - Complete application packet postmarked by January 15th, applications received after will be reviewed on space availability.

Counselor Education

Department website

Campus Location
Phyllis J. Washington College of Education & Human Sciences, Room 210 

Federal Express Delivery - Street Address
32 Campus Drive
Missoula, MT 59812-6356

Rebecca Hawkins
(406) 243-5252
Fax: (406) 243-4908

Contact Information
counselored@mso.umt.edu