Northwest Christian University
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Admission Requirements

  • An application for admission, accompanied by a non-refundable $50 application fee.
  • Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate coursework showing a Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited four-year college or university.
  • A minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0.
  • Official test score report showing a minimum combined score of 1000 (verbal and quantitative) on the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) or a minimum scaled score of 400 on the Miller Analogy Test (MAT). Scores for either of these exams must be within the past five years.
  • A statement of purpose of two-three pages (double-spaced) articulating interest in counseling as a profession.
  • A resume documenting all education and experience, especially in psychology, mental health, or related fields.
  • Two letters of recommendation, preferably one professional and one personal, highlighting any relevant counseling experience and which speaks to the character of the applicant.
  • A personal interview with the Admissions Committee.

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Tuition and Fees

Application Fee: $50
Books (Estimated): $1800
Courses: $570 per credit starting Fall 2011

An advanced tuition deposit of $200 is due upon acceptance into the graduate program. This deposit is held in the student's account and applied to his/her tuition expenses upon enrollment. An advanced tuition deposit is required in order to proceed with class registration.

Financial aid may be available to those who qualify. The Financial Aid Office can be reached at (541) 684-7201 or by email to finaid@nwcu.edu.

Send all Application materials to:
Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program
Enrollment Services
Northwest Christian University
828 E. 11th Ave.
Eugene, OR 97401

Local Phone: (541) 684-7211
Toll-Free: (877) 463-6622
Fax Number: (541) 684-7333
Email address: visit@nwcu.edu

Application Deadlines

Early application deadline is March 15th.  Applications may be accepted until July 1 but are admitted on a space-available basis only.