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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)
  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 can be uploaded to our online submission form except for official transcripts. Official transcripts may be mailed or emailed directly to Bay Path University Office of Graduate Admissions:

By Mail:
Bay Path University
Office of Graduate Admissions
588 Longmeadow Street
Longmeadow, MA 01106

By Email:
graduate@baypath.edu


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