Mrs. Gloria Adams
(773) 995-4461
ADM 129-C
Master of Science (MS)
Application Process
Applicants must submit their application online through the Chicago State University - Graduate Application Portal.
Application Fee
The application fee is $30 and is non-refundable.
Application Deadline
| Term | Deadline |
| Fall | July 15th |
| Spring | December 17th |
| Summer | Not Offered |
Note: We strongly encourage our applicants to apply early to guarantee timely processing of their admission for the applied term. Applying early also helps ensure you can register as soon as registration opens.
Admission Requirements
Graduate School Minimum Requirements:
To be eligible for admission to master’s programs, individuals must hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
GPA Requirements:
- Applicants must have a minimum overall GPA of 2.75 on a 4.00 scale from the bachelor’s degree granting institution/university (OR) If the overall GPA is below 2.75, applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.75 (on a 4.00 scale) for the final 60 semester credit hours of undergraduate and/or graduate courses.
- There is no GPA requirement for applicants with a master’s or a doctoral degree who are applying for another master’s program.
Note: Individual programs may have a higher GPA and several other requirements and prerequisites that must be satisfied for full admission.
Additional Program Requirements:
- To be eligible for admission to the Counseling program, applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.75 (on a 4.0 scale) for the final 60 hours of undergraduate work. Applicants whose grade point average is above 2.75 and but has other deficiencies may qualify for conditional admission.
- Priority consideration requires the submission of an application along with the other required documents by March 1 for the fall semester. Applications continue to be accepted until the posted deadline for the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies (currently July 15). Applications received after this date are considered for the following Spring semester.
- Completion of six credit hours of prerequisite courses, which must include three credit hours in developmental psychology and psychological statistics (with a grade of B or better in at least one). A student may be granted conditional admission until the prerequisites are met.
- Successful completion of a written essay and personal interview with faculty for the purpose of assessing oral communication, writing, interpersonal skills, and the applicant’s potential for the counseling field.
- Applicants for the School Counseling Track or the Endorsement in School Counseling Certificate Program must have a valid Professional Educator License (PEL) or they must take the course ED 5820 (Educational Fundamentals in School Counseling) as a program prerequisite. Students who do not have a valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) may be admitted conditionally pending successful completion of the education course within the first year. (Please see http://www.isbe.net/licensure/html/testing.htm for the current licensure requirements).
- Due to limited class size, not all qualified applicants may be accepted.
Required Documents
| Domestic Applicants | International Applicants |
| Resume | Resume |
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Upload Personal Essay (in the online application portal). |
Upload Personal Essay (in the online application portal). |
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Provide two letters of recommendations from either a college instructor or supervisor at work. Note: Applicants are required to request recommendation letters by entering your recommender’s First Name, Last Name, and Email Address in the online application portal. An email will be sent to your recommender with a link to complete the recommendation. Please reach out to your recommender to ensure they submit the letter through the link they receive. Applicants cannot upload recommendation letters directly. |
Provide two letters of recommendations from either a college instructor or supervisor at work. Note: Applicants are required to request recommendation letters by entering your recommender’s First Name, Last Name, and Email Address in the online application portal. An email will be sent to your recommender with a link to complete the recommendation. Please reach out to your recommender to ensure they submit the letter through the link they receive. Applicants cannot upload recommendation letters directly. |
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Official Transcripts from all higher education institutions/colleges/universities attended. [Undergraduate & Gradaute]
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Foreign Credentials Scholaro GPA and Degree Report
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Program Specific Requirement: Completion of six credit hours of prerequisite courses, which must include three credit hours in developmental psychology and psychological statistics (with a grade of B or better in at least one). A student may be granted conditional admission until the prerequisites are met. |
Program Specific Requirement: Completion of six credit hours of prerequisite courses, which must include three credit hours in developmental psychology and psychological statistics (with a grade of B or better in at least one). A student may be granted conditional admission until the prerequisites are met. |
| **End of Requirements for Domestic Applicants.** |
Proof of English Proficiency
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**End of Requirements for Domestic Applicants.** |
Bank Statement |
| **End of Requirements for Domestic Applicants.** |
Important Note: For International Applicants Within 45 days of first semester enrollment to the classes, applicants must submit a General Credential Evaluation of all foreign educational credentials (transcripts) directly to Chicago State University by any one of the following professional evaluation service agencies:
Note: Not adhering to this requirement may lead to a registration hold for subsequent terms and could potentially result in the cancellation of your university admission. |
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Application Process
Applicants must submit their application online through the Chicago State University - Graduate Application Portal.
Application Fee
The application fee is $30 and is non-refundable.
Application Deadline
| Term | Deadline |
| Fall | July 15th |
| Spring | December 17th |
| Summer | Not Offered |
Note: We strongly encourage our applicants to apply early to guarantee timely processing of their admission for the applied term. Applying early also helps ensure you can register as soon as registration opens.
Admission Requirements
Graduate School Minimum Requirements:
To be eligible for admission to master’s programs, individuals must hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
GPA Requirements:
- Applicants must have a minimum overall GPA of 2.75 on a 4.00 scale from the bachelor’s degree granting institution/university (OR) If the overall GPA is below 2.75, applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.75 (on a 4.00 scale) for the final 60 semester credit hours of undergraduate and/or graduate courses.
- There is no GPA requirement for applicants with a master’s or a doctoral degree who are applying for another master’s program.
Note: Individual programs may have a higher GPA and several other requirements and prerequisites that must be satisfied for full admission.
Additional Program Requirements:
- To be eligible for admission to the Counseling program, applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.75 (on a 4.0 scale) for the final 60 hours of undergraduate work. Applicants whose grade point average is above 2.75 and but has other deficiencies may qualify for conditional admission.
- Priority consideration requires the submission of an application along with the other required documents by March 1 for the fall semester. Applications continue to be accepted until the posted deadline for the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies (currently July 15). Applications received after this date are considered for the following Spring semester.
- Completion of six credit hours of prerequisite courses, which must include three credit hours in developmental psychology and psychological statistics (with a grade of B or better in at least one). A student may be granted conditional admission until the prerequisites are met.
- Successful completion of a written essay and personal interview with faculty for the purpose of assessing oral communication, writing, interpersonal skills, and the applicant’s potential for the counseling field.
- Applicants for the School Counseling Track or the Endorsement in School Counseling Certificate Program must have a valid Professional Educator License (PEL) or they must take the course ED 5820 (Educational Fundamentals in School Counseling) as a program prerequisite. Students who do not have a valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) may be admitted conditionally pending successful completion of the education course within the first year. (Please see http://www.isbe.net/licensure/html/testing.htm for the current licensure requirements).
- Due to limited class size, not all qualified applicants may be accepted.
Required Documents:
| Domestic Applicants | International Applicants |
| Resume | Resume |
|
Upload Personal Essay (in the online application portal). |
Upload Personal Essay (in the online application portal). |
|
Provide two letters of recommendations from either a college instructor or supervisor at work. Note: Applicants are required to request recommendation letters by entering your recommender’s First Name, Last Name, and Email Address in the online application portal. An email will be sent to your recommender with a link to complete the recommendation. Please reach out to your recommender to ensure they submit the letter through the link they receive. Applicants cannot upload recommendation letters directly. |
Provide two letters of recommendations from either a college instructor or supervisor at work. Note: Applicants are required to request recommendation letters by entering your recommender’s First Name, Last Name, and Email Address in the online application portal. An email will be sent to your recommender with a link to complete the recommendation. Please reach out to your recommender to ensure they submit the letter through the link they receive. Applicants cannot upload recommendation letters directly. |
|
Official Transcripts from all higher education institutions/colleges/universities attended. [Undergraduate & Gradaute]
|
Foreign Credentials Scholaro GPA and Degree Report
|
|
Program Specific Requirement: Completion of six credit hours of prerequisite courses, which must include three credit hours in developmental psychology and psychological statistics (with a grade of B or better in at least one). A student may be granted conditional admission until the prerequisites are met. |
Program Specific Requirement: Completion of six credit hours of prerequisite courses, which must include three credit hours in developmental psychology and psychological statistics (with a grade of B or better in at least one). A student may be granted conditional admission until the prerequisites are met. |
| **End of Requirements for Domestic Applicants.** |
Proof of English Proficiency
|
|
**End of Requirements for Domestic Applicants.** |
Bank Statement |
| **End of Requirements for Domestic Applicants.** |
Important Note: For International Applicants Within 45 days of first semester enrollment to the classes, applicants must submit a General Credential Evaluation of all foreign educational credentials (transcripts) directly to Chicago State University by any one of the following professional evaluation service agencies:
Note: Not adhering to this requirement may lead to a registration hold for subsequent terms and could potentially result in the cancellation of your university admission. |
Contact Information & Hours of Operation
- Please contact the Graduate Admissions Office at (773) 995-2404 or by email: grad-admissions@csu.edu if you have any questions
- Our hours of operation are Monday through Friday, from 9 AM to 5 PM CST.
- Office Address:
Office of Graduate & Professional Studies,
9501 S. King Dr., ADM 129
Chicago, IL 60628
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