Counselor Education-Rehabilitation Counseling MA

Distance (Online/Blended)
TermDeadlinePriority DeadlineApply Now
Spring 2027Oct 15No priority deadline.
Summer 2027Feb 15No priority deadline.
Fall 2027Feb 15No priority deadline.
Application Requirements
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 (3 Required)
3 letters of recommendation consistent with goals of the program from individuals who can attest to your potential for success in graduate school (e.g., former professors, supervisors).

Resume (Required)

Statement of Purpose (Required)
In the Statement of Purpose, applicants should discuss: Your interest in pursuing an MA degree in Rehabilitation Counseling and your 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 difference
Transcript (Required)
Official transcripts from all college-level coursework and degree programs.
FAQs
What if my GPA is less than 3.0?
While GRE or MAT is not required for admission, an applicant with a GPA below 3.0 but with a score of 300 or higher (verbal and quantitative combined) on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or a score of 50th percentile or higher on the Miller Analogies Test (MAT), may be considered for Admission with Permission to Continue.

Applicants may be eligible to be considered for Admission with Permission to Continue if they do not fully meet the requirements for regular admission. Applicants who do not meet at least one criterion for conditional admission will not be considered for admission. Applicants who do not meet at least one criterion for Admission with Permission to Continue will not be considered. A decision to admit an applicant with Permission to Continue will be based upon several factors including the combination of the GPA and admission test scores (if provided), the applicant's goals, and previous work experience.
Contact
Program Director
Junfei Lu
jlu27@ua.edu
+1 205-348-9243
Application Contact
Ms. Jessica Doss
jadoss@ua.edu
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