Major: Counselor Education

College of Education

Degree: Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

Important information about applying to Graduate School:

  • Official Transcripts: Official Transcripts and/or Official Foreign Credential Evaluations must
    be received from each college or university attended. For more information on how to send
    transcripts, please visit our website: fau.edu/graduate/apply
  • Supporting documentation: Supplemental documents should be uploaded as separate files as part of the online graduate application. NOTE: You will not be able to submit your application until all the supplemental materials are uploaded.
  • Conduct: A “yes” answer to either of the conduct questions on the online application will require a written explanation. Additional information may be requested when your application is under review. Applications will not be fully processed until all conduct issues are cleared.
  • Application status: Once your application has been submitted, you can check your application status online to ensure transcripts and test scores have been received.
  • Residency classification: Your residency classification automatically defaults to non-Florida. After you are admitted, the residency officer will request additional documents by email if needed.
 

Admission Requirements

Domestic Students

  • Graduate GPA of 3.5
  • M.Ed. in Counseling
  • Licensure/Certification
  • Potential for leadership
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Resume
  • Statement of objectives
  • GRE is required; there are no minimum sub-score requirements

International Students

  • Graduate GPA of 3.5
  • M.Ed. in Counseling
  • Licensure/Certification
  • Potential for leadership
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Resume
  • Statement of objectives
  • GRE is required; there are no minimum sub-score requirements
  • A course-by-course evaluation of international transcripts is required; FAU will do the evaluation or must be done by a NACES member
  • TOEFL score of 548 or IBT of 79, IELTS band score of 6.0, or Duolingo score of 110

 

Contact/Information

Dr. Ayse Torres, Ph.D. 
Program Coordinator
Building (ED-47), Room 277  

Dr. Carman Gill
Building (ED-47), Room 279
Boca Raton Campus Map

Department Phone: 561.297.3602
(E) atorre58@fau.edu, gillc@fau.edu
(W) coe.fau.edu/academicdepartments/ce

Application Deadlines

Domestic Students
Fall: November 1 (priority admission)
        November 15
        (all other admission consideration)
No Spring or Summer admittance

International Students
Fall: November 1 (priority admission)
        November 15
        (all other admission consideration)
No Spring or Summer admittance