Counseling and Psychology

Graduate Degree Programs

Master of Arts | Education Specialist

We offer a variety of graduate programs designed to prepare students for exciting and challenging careers. Many of our programs lead to professional licensure in school or private settings.

Application Deadline for Fall '24 Graduate Programs

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Applications submitted by December 1st for the M.A. or Ed.S. degree programs will be given priority consideration for admission.
In-person interviews will be conducted in February and March, with selection finalized by April 15.

Admissions Requirements 2023-2024 Graduate Catalog

2023-2024 Master of Arts Handbook

Annual Timeline

December 1 / Deadline for fall cohort

(example: December 1, 2023 is the application deadline for the Fall 2024 cohort); any applications received after this deadline may not receive full consideration.

January – early February / application review

February – early March / applicant interviews

March / final decisions made and communicated no later than April

April 15 / intent to attend sent to department by applicant

Forms and Checklists

Master's Degree Checklist (PDF)

Blank Program of Study Form M.A. (PDF)

Specialist in Education Checklist (PDF)

Blank Program of Study Ed.S. (PDF)

School Counseling Verification Form (PDF)