Prospective Students

Each spring, a select group of students is invited to enter the Counseling and Student Personnel Services Doctoral Program at the University of Georgia Gwinnett Campus. Those students represent one of the most outstanding aspects of the program. Each individual clearly reflects a commitment to the highest personal and professional standards and enters the program with significant knowledge, experience, and expertise.

The selection of students for the program is based on numerous factors. Among the factors considered in selection of students are: admission test scores, undergraduate and graduate academic achievement, quality and extent of work experience, letters of recommendation, and commitment to the field. The selection process also must consider the formation of a compatible, effective cohort.

The typical UGA student is highly qualified in terms of GPA and test scores and often has some research and clinical experience beyond what is required. Students have strong writing skills and aptitude for learning complex theoretical and research frameworks.

The Counseling and Student Personnel Services faculty are committed to recruiting a diverse student body representing a wide array of cultures, geographical regions, and socioeconomic backgrounds. The unique experiences that each student brings to the program are considered to be potential learning tools not only to the individual student but also to his or her classmates. This shared and mutually beneficial experience is the heart of our cohort model. By accepting the invitation to enter the Counseling and Student Personnel Services Doctoral Program, students also accept the challenges that come with the rigorous demands of earning a doctorate.