Admissions Process
PLEASE READ THIS CAREFULLY: PROGRAM & CSU APPLICATIONS REQUIRED
Applicants to all programs must file 2 applications :
(a) To the specific professional program in Department of Counseling and School Psychology.
(b) To the SDSU Graduate Studies Division (California State Univeristy application for graduate study).
Each program has developed its own separate and different application materials because the professional training paths of each program require different qualifications. All CSP Programs require:
- Separate applications for each program for which you wish to apply.
- Three letters of recommendation in sealed envelopes. Consult your program application for specific forms if required.
- One transcript for all colleges and universities attended
- GRE scores must be included in the application, in addition to scores submitted directly to the university Non-residents have one semester to take this.
- CBEST results if applying for the School Psychology or School Counseling.
- Concurrent application to the SDSU Graduate Studies Division. CSU Applications for Graduate Study are on-line at http://csumentor.com. If you have any questions regarding application for graduate admissions, call 619-594-0884.
Important Links:
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- Community-Based Block Admissions - Application Instructions (212KB)
- Community-Based Block Admissions - Application (163KB)
- Community-Based Block Letter of Recommendation (171KB)
- Marriage and Family Therapy Application Directions (fill all 5 pages,171KB)
- Marriage and Family Therapy Admissions - Application (fill all 3 pages,177KB)
- Marriage and Family Therapy Official Letter of Rec (fill all 3 pages,117KB)
- School Counseling Information (58KB)
- School Counseling Admission - Applying to the Program (35KB)
- School Counseling Admission - Program Application (59KB)
- School Counseling Admission - Certificate of Clearance (41KB)
- School Psychology Program Admissions
- CSU Application for Graduate Admissions
- Graduate Record Exam (GRE) Information
- California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST) Information
If you do not wish to download the on-line applications, you may e-mail a request to the Department requesting applications for the program(s) for which you wish to apply. Applications are also available in the Department of Counseling and School Psychology office, North Education 179, between 10:00 A.M. and 4:30 P.M. or call 619-594-6109.