Graduate Program: Counseling (MA) - School Counseling Emphasis

The Department of Disability and Psychoeducational Studies (DPS) includes programs in Counseling, Special Education and School Psychology.  The mission of DPS is to promote an inclusive social system to which all individuals have equitable access and in which they are empowered to pursue their goals of full participation and improved quality of life.  The Department achieves this end through a) innovative and collaborative preparation of highly qualified graduates; b) the production and dissemination of evidence-based practice and research; and c) leadership within professional disciplines, the university environment and the greater community.

The Graduate College requires an Application for Admission submitted online, along with an application fee.

The department requires the following documents to be submitted through your online application:

·      One Official Transcripts of all previous college work from each college or university previously attended being sent Attention: Cecilia Carlon at the College of Education at P.O. Box 210069, Tucson, AZ 85721-0069.  You are also welcome to bring official copies to Room 414 at the College of Education.

·          International students must provide a TOEFL score of minimum 79, and scores cannot be older than two years. The institutional code for the University of Arizona is 4832.

·         Three letters of recommendation from persons who have direct knowledge of your academic and/or professional performance and potential for graduate study. These letters should be recent. It is preferable to have letters of recommendation that are specific to admission to our program and your recommenders will be able to upload letters through this venue. (Look for instructions below)

Your application will be considered once you have submitted all required documentation. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed and will be automatically denied. Once your application has been submitted, you may check the status of your application at any time by logging in to this account and opening this application. Please do not call the department regarding the status of your application. You will be notified via email as soon as a decision has been reached.