
M.A. Degree in Clinical Counseling Psychology
Admission Requirements
To be accepted into the program, a student must present:
-Evidence of completion of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution of higher education with a minimum of 15 hours in psychology, counseling or Marriage
and Family Studies and a GPA of 3.0. Be sure to submit all transcripts of academic institutions attended, particularly if credits were transferred.
-Three letters of recommendation. This should include a college professor who can assess your academic qualifications and abilities as well as a supervisor (if you are in or have worked in the field), who can assess your professional qualifications, abilities and motivation for enrolling in this program.
-Acceptable scores in the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or the Millers Analogies Test (MAT). Arrangements to take the MAT may be made with the Counseling Center of La Salle University. Information on GRE scheduling is also available from the Counseling Center. (Note: This requirement is waived if you already possess a Masters Degree, in any field. It may be waived if you have a cumulative G.P.A. of 3.5 or higher.)
-The Application for Admission, accompanied by the stipulated application fee payable to La Salle University. This fee is waived for online applications.
-Work experience (paid or volunteer) in an area related to one of the program’s Clinical Counseling Psychology majors.
-A Personal Statement:
You have made the decision to apply to La Salle’s masters program. This is a professional program designed to train you to become a mental health clinician and/or a human resources professional.
In your statement, please include what professionalism means to you with regard to you becoming a mental health clinician and/or a human resources professional. In addition, please include some information about yourself, your intentions concerning your academic and career paths, why you choose the La Salle master’s program, your expectations of the program, what you will contribute to the program, and what you believe you will eventually contribute to the mental health field.
Evidence of the ability to meet the qualifications, both academic and professional, required for field placement in the profession. These are described in the Student Handbook.
Deadlines for submission of completed applications are as follows:
- For entry into the Spring semester: no later than December 15
- For entry into the Summer semester: no later than April 15
- For entry into the Fall semester: no later than July 15

John J. Rooney, Ph.D.
Director
Graduate Clinical Counseling Psychology
1900 West Olney Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19141 USA
Phone (215) 951-1767
Fax (215) 951-5140
e-mail: psyma@lasalle.edu

 Donna A. Tonrey, Psy.D., LMFT
Director, Marriage and Family Therapy Program
Phone: 215.997.0188
Fax: 215.951.5140
tonrey@lasalle.edu |