Application Fee (Required)
$65 for U.S. citizens and permanent residents.
$80 for international students.
English Proficiency Test (Required)
This program uses the Graduate School's English Language Proficiency Score Requirements and Minimum Scores for Regular Admission.
Minimum Scores for Regular Admission
TOEFL iBT: 4.5 (no sub score less than 4) (or 79 for students who took the test prior to January 2026)
IELTS: 6.5 (no sub score less than 6)
Duolingo English Test: 120 (no sub score less than 110)
PTE: 59
More information is available at https://graduate.ua.edu/applicants/international-students/.
Letter of Recommendation (2 Required)
At least two letters of recommendation (three preferred) from persons who can attest to the applicant's potential for success as a counseling graduate student.
Resume (Required)
Statement of Purpose (Required)
In the Statement of Purpose, applicants should discuss: Your interest in pursuing a MA degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and related career goals; Your aptitude (e.g., skills, traits, and/or previous experiences) for graduate-level study in a digitally delivered program (see Statement on Digital Delivery); Your approach to working with diverse populations and respect for cultural differences.
Transcript (Required)
Official transcripts from all college-level coursework and degree programs.