School of Education

Counseling and Educational Psychology

Masters in Counseling and Guidance Admission Procedures

Application materials must be submitted to two separate offices on campus:
            1) The UMKC Admissions Office, AND
            2) The Division of Counseling and Educational Psychology Office

It is suggested that students apply early to allow for processing time.  Materials sent to the UMKC Admissions Office should be received by the application deadline; materials sent to the Division can be postmarked by the application deadline.

1) Materials to be sent to the UMKC Admissions Office:

  1. UMKC Application for Admission Form and Fee Payment
  2. Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions previously attended (in sealed envelope or sent directly from each institution).  Note: Transcripts should be requested early to ensure receipt by the application deadline.
  3. Official Graduate Record Exam (GRE) Score Report  Note:  GRE scores typically arrive 3-4 weeks after test.  Please take the exam early to ensure receipt of scores by the application deadline.

2) Materials to be sent to the Division of Counseling and Educational Psychology Office:

  1. MA Counseling and Guidance Application
  2. Three (3) reference forms with professional reference letters attached (Note: References shall not be personal, i.e. family/friends, etc.)
  3. Statement defining academic and professional goals
  4. Photocopy of all transcripts

 

Resources

Financial Aid & Scholarships
GRE Preparation
International Applicant Info.
MA Application
Reference Form
UMKC Application


Deadlines

Fall Semester:  March 1
Spring Semester:  September 1

UMKC Admissions Office:

UMKC Office of Admissions
120 Administrative Center
5100 Rockhill Road
Kansas City, MO 64110-2499

Counseling and Educational Psychology Office:

UMKC School of Education
Attn: Counseling and Guidance Admissions Committee
215 Education Building
5100 Rockhill Road
Kansas City, MO 64110-2499

Admission questions:

Anna Belle Armstrong, Administrative Assistant
Phone: 816-235-2492
Email: armstrongab@umkc.edu