Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Graduate Admission Requirements

Prospective students may apply for admission to the MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program throughout the year. Classes start every January, May, and September.

It is strongly recommended that students have a working knowledge of statistics, research methods, abnormal psychology, personality, and development. 

For consideration, applicants must submit the following admission requirements:

1. A completed application - Apply Now 
2. Official undergraduate and graduate transcripts (a GPA of 3.0 or higher is preferred)
   Official transcripts must be sent directly to Bay Path's Graduate Admissions Office from the issuing institution's records office either by mail or through a secure electronic transcript service (such as Parchment or National Clearinghouse). For transcripts sent through a secure transcript service, please select Bay Path University from the vendor's dropdown list to ensure the transcript is routed to the correct place. If an email address is requested, you can route to graduate@baypath.edu. Transcripts sent from the student are unofficial and will not be accepted.
3. An original essay of 300-500 words on the topic "Why the MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling is important to my personal and professional goals"
4. A current resume
5. Two recommendations -Download the recommendation form here
6. A signed program requirement form - Download the program requirement form here.

All documentation, including recommendation forms and official transcripts, may be mailed or emailed directly to the Bay Path University Office of Graduate Admissions:

Please visit the MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program page to learn about the curriculum, faculty, program options, and more!