Go to Concordia's website for a list of application deadlines for each term.

Application Requirements

1. An application with a non-refundable application fee of $50. This fee is not required from students previously admitted to a graduate program at Concordia University Irvine.

2. Master's degree in Counseling or closely related field

   • Preferred: Master’s degree in Counseling from CACREP accredited program

   • If Master’s degree is not CACREP accredited, additional coursework may be required

   • If Master’s degree is in a related field, additional coursework will be required

3. Official transcripts from all graduate-level coursework

4. Resume/CV

5. Copy of clinical license (or indication of licensure status or eligibility)

6. Letter of intent and statement of goals commensurate with obtaining a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision

7. Scholarly writing sample related to the field of counseling: Must demonstrate appropriate APA format to include citations of research. No more than 10 pages. May be a previous paper from masters' work, but should be updated to include research from the past 5 years.

8. Two (2) Letters of Professional Reference (with accompanying Reference form)

9. Submission of video demonstration of applicant's clinical skills (20-30 minutes. Must not be an actual client.)

10. Interview with program faculty