$65 for U.S. citizens and permanent residents.
$80 for international students.

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/.

At least two letters of recommendation (three preferred) from individuals (e.g., former professors, clinical supervisors) who can attest to the applicant's potential for success as a Counselor Education doctoral student.

A Statement of Purpose containing (a) applicant’s reasons for seeking a Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision; (b) the applicant’s aptitude (e.g., skills, traits, and/or previous experiences) for graduate-level study in a digitally delivered program (see Statement on Digital Delivery); and (c) the applicants’ approach to working with diverse populations and respect for cultural differences.

Please upload an unofficial transcript for any institution of higher education at which you have completed 15 or more credit hours. Please include a grading scheme if your university does not use a letter-based (e.g. A, A-, B) grading scheme.

* Possess a master’s degree in school counseling from an accredited institution at the time of initial enrollment in the PhD program
* When necessary, complete supplemental master's-equivalency courses to comply with the CACREP-accredited course of study for the master's degree in Counselor Education
* Successfully complete a pre-admission doctoral interview for formal pursuit of the doctoral degree in Counselor Education