Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology

Admission and Financial Aid

No GRE Required for Admission

Browse admissions and tuition information for the MA in Counseling Psychology program below. For information regarding the MA with Direct Admission to the PsyD and all other graduate psychology programs, visit the Graduate School of Professional Psychology admissions and financial aid page.

You can find a comprehensive list of application requirements, including essay prompts, below. If you have any questions about the application, please email us at gradpsych@stthomas.edu!

Contact

Graduate School of Professional Psychology

gradpsych@stthomas.edu

Phone Number

651-962-6190

Application Timeline

Application open: August 1

Spring start application deadline: October 15

Fall start application deadline: February 5

Application Process

Basic Requirements

Supplementary Requirements

Application Materials

Interview with Faculty

Deadlines and Timeline

Basic Requirements

Prospective students must have completed an undergraduate degree from a college or university accredited by a regional accrediting agency
An undergraduate degree in psychology is not required

Supplementary Requirements

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) required for any candidate whose primary language is not English.

Application Materials

Completed application form (choose "Master of Arts" for degree and "Counseling Psychology" for program)
Official copies of all undergraduate and graduate transcripts
Submit transcripts to:
gradadmissions@stthomas.edu or
Graduate Admissions, University of St. Thomas
TMH 251, 1000 LaSalle Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55403
Two letters of recommendation, addressing the candidate's suitability for the program
Statement of Purpose: three pages (double spaced)
Resume/CV

Interview with Faculty

Upon selection as a finalist, you will be invited to complete an interview with a faculty member as the last component of your application.

Deadlines and Timeline

October 15 for Spring Semester Start

Late October: Faculty hold interviews after reviewing application materials and choose which applicants to interview
Early November: Faculty make final decisions and notify each applicant whether or not they are offered admission into the MA Program
Mid/Late November: Applicants notify the GSPP of their decision
Early December: New Student Orientation

February 5 for Fall Semester Start

Early March: Faculty hold interviews after reviewing application materials and choose which applicants to interview
Mid-March: Faculty make final decisions and notify each applicant whether or not they are offered admission into the MA Program
April 15: Applicants notify the GSPP of their decision
Early May: New Student Orientation

Basic Requirements

Prospective students must have completed an undergraduate degree from a college or university accredited by a regional accrediting agency
An undergraduate degree in psychology is not required

Supplementary Requirements

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) required for any candidate whose primary language is not English.

Application Materials

Completed application form (choose "Master of Arts" for degree and "Counseling Psychology" for program)
Official copies of all undergraduate and graduate transcripts
Submit transcripts to:
gradadmissions@stthomas.edu or
Graduate Admissions, University of St. Thomas
TMH 251, 1000 LaSalle Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55403
Two letters of recommendation, addressing the candidate's suitability for the program
Statement of Purpose: three pages (double spaced)
Resume/CV

Interview with Faculty

Upon selection as a finalist, you will be invited to complete an interview with a faculty member as the last component of your application.

Deadlines and Timeline

October 15 for Spring Semester Start

Late October: Faculty hold interviews after reviewing application materials and choose which applicants to interview
Early November: Faculty make final decisions and notify each applicant whether or not they are offered admission into the MA Program
Mid/Late November: Applicants notify the GSPP of their decision
Early December: New Student Orientation

February 5 for Fall Semester Start

Early March: Faculty hold interviews after reviewing application materials and choose which applicants to interview
Mid-March: Faculty make final decisions and notify each applicant whether or not they are offered admission into the MA Program
April 15: Applicants notify the GSPP of their decision
Early May: New Student Orientation

Tuition and Fees

Estimated tuition and fees effective for academic year 2025-2026.

On-campus or Online Tuition (per credit): $894

Books and materials (estimate per course): $150-250
Support Services fee (per semester/per term): $15
Technology fee, fall/spring/summer (less than 6 credits): $68
Technology fee, J-Term: $41
Technology fee, fall/spring/summer (6 or more credits): $135
Health fee, fall/spring/summer (less than 6 credits): $41
Health fee, J-Term (less than 6 credits): $10
Health fee, J-Term (more than 6 credits): $20
Health fee, fall/spring/summer (6 or more credits): $82
Audit fee: 67% refund
Graduate psychology testing fee (Master's CPSY 604, 605): $159
Practicum Fee (Master's, Doctoral): $159

Financial Aid may be available to assist you with your direct costs (i.e. tuition, fees) and other indirect costs (off campus housing, food, books, supplies, course materials, equipment, transportation, personal expenses, etc.).

Find information on the Estimated Financial Aid Cost of Attendance Budget Components for Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology.

Scholarships and Grants

Merit Scholarships are awarded at the time of admission and are included in the admission letter. Merit scholarships typically range from $3,000 to $10,000 per year, divided between Fall and Spring terms.

Please note that most students also enroll in J-term and summer terms too.
MA program awards are typically for two years, and PsyD program awards are typically for three years.
MA Direct Admit students may be awarded a scholarship for two years, followed by a 15% alumni discount when starting the doctoral program.

Positions within the Graduate School of Professional Psychology are advertised in August and selected in early September. These positions are typically 5-10 hours per week and have an hourly wage associated with them. We typically hire 5-10 students per year.
Positions across the university are available, although limited in number. We encourage you to apply through Student Job Listings on OneStThomas.

Head to our Graduate Grants and Scholarships page for further details on available grants.

Financial Aid

In addition to the scholarships and grant opportunities above, students are encouraged to seek additional external scholarships and to explore St. Thomas Graduate Financial Aid for opportunities.

Graduate Financial Aid

Attend an Information Session

Do you have questions about admissions or the application process? Attend an upcoming information session or drop by during a coffee hour to get your questions answered.

Upcoming Information Sessions