Admission Requirements

Counselor education programs are shaped by a central commitment to provide learning experiences that will allow each graduate to become a fully functioning, helping professional in an evolving and diverse world. Students applying to the CNED program should possess qualities inclusive of accountability, commitment, and personal and professional growth. The learning experience includes activities with focus on knowledge, skills and personal development.

Applicants may contact the program coordinator, Erin Kern Popejoy, Ph.D., LPC/S, 479-575-2213 or erinkern@uark.edu for more information. All potential students must apply both to the University of Arkansas Graduate School and the Counselor Education and Supervision Program.

Application Deadlines

  • Jan. 15 — Summer/Fall Admission Consideration
  • Sept. 15 — Spring Admission Consideration

Spring On-Campus Interview Dates

After review of applications, students invited for an on-campus interview will be notified via email. Spring on-campus interviews will occur in the fall.

Requirements

  • Autobiographical Sketch Outline (PDF)
  • Recent (within 6 months of application deadline) video recording of a counseling session (approximately 30 minutes) showcasing your counseling skills and theoretical orientation. Applicants also must complete the Doctoral Program Applicant Session Review Form (PDF) for the recorded session. The video and completed form must be uploaded to the designated folder for the applicant to be considered for an on-campus interview. Applicants can complete this requirement in one of three ways:
    • Create a role-play video with a volunteer client.
    • Video record a real counseling session with an actual client (client permission must accompany video recording).
    • CNED program can arrange a mock session with a volunteer on campus in one of our counseling rooms (contact David Christian, Ph.D., to arrange this).
  • Graduate School Application
  • Graduate Assistantships
  • Resume
  • Official GRE scores indicating capacity for doctoral-level performance.
  • Letters of Recommendation (refer to online Graduate School application).
  • On-campus interview (schedule will be set after deadline)

Please submit your CNED application documents simultaneously to the CNED Admissions Coordinator, 106 Graduate Education Building, Fayetteville, AR 72701 and email them to clrmgrad@uark.edu.

Note: Preparing for Graduate School has detailed instructions.