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Submit a complete application to UVU Graduate Admissions during the application window. Here is everything you will need.
At least 3.0.
Completion of the following courses (or closely related courses) from an accredited institution is required: Abnormal Psychology, Research Methods, and Statistics.
The GRE is not required.
Many of our applicants have been out of school for a while. We find that this is a profession in which the personal and professional experiences of non-traditional students can be a significant asset. You are eligible to apply if you have completed a bachelor's degree.
If you have not attended school within the last two years, all three letters of recommendation may be professional.
Three letters of recommendation are required.
You're welcome to apply. These applications are reviewed individually at the discretion of the Program Director and the Admissions Committee, who may consider your overall academic record and any relevant graduate work. In some cases, additional undergraduate coursework may be required to meet the 120 credit hour threshold.
Transfer credit (up to 15 credits) may be accepted at the program director's discretion if completed within the previous four years. Remedial coursework may be assigned based on the program director's recommendation.
Our Clinical Mental Health Counseling program is proudly accredited by CACREP, the gold standard in counselor education through 2034. This accreditation ensures that our curriculum, faculty, and clinical training experiences meet nationally recognized benchmarks for excellence in preparing the next generation of mental health professionals.
Each state's professional licensing board establishes minimum education and experience expectations, which a program or graduate must meet to establish eligibility for a license in that state. Each state's licensing requirements are unique to that state; some states have similar requirements and other states vary greatly.
The UVU CMHC Program is designed only to meet education and experience requirements for provisional licensure in Utah. Any applicant intending to pursue licensure in a state other than Utah should note that the licensing process in another state could require additional coursework and/or clinical hours. It is each applicant's responsibility to compare licensing requirements in the state they wish to pursue a license to the courses offered and hours required by the UVU CMHC program.
Will Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC) meet the educational requirements for the professional credential in the state or US territory you might choose to live during or after completing your UVU degree? Visit the UVU Professional Licensure website to learn more!
