Our innovative program is designed to prepare clinical mental health counselors to serve diverse populations in both the public and private sectors. They work in a range of settings, including:

• Social service agencies
• Behavioral health care organizations
• Hospitals
• Employee assistance programs
• Substance abuse treatment centers
• Military and TRICARE system
• Government agencies
• Private practice

If your program was less than 8 months

•    You aren’t eligible for a PGWP.

If your program was more than 8 months but less than 2 years

•    We may give you a PGWP that’s valid for up to the same length as your study program.

For example, if you completed a 9-month program, we may give you a work permit for up to 9 months.

If your program was 2 years or more

•    We may give you a PGWP that’s valid for 3 years.

If you completed more than 1 program

•    You may be able to get a PGWP that combines the length of each program.

Each of the programs you completed -

• must be PGWP-eligible and at least 8 months in length

Admission Requirements

• A baccalaureate degree or equivalent from an accredited institution, preferably in psychology or counseling-related discipline.
• A grade point average of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale for all undergraduate or graduate coursework.
• The equivalent of at least 12 semester credit hours in baccalaureate-level psychology coursework with a grade of C or better. These courses must include introductory psychology, abnormal psychology, research methods, and a fourth foundational course in life span/development.
• Coursework or volunteer/work experience that involves the use of counseling-related skills and demonstrates counseling capacity is required.

Applicants are required to submit the following items to be considered for admission:

• Application and application fee
• Statement of Intent (2-3 pages double-spaced) answering the following questions:
  • Why are you interested in your chosen field and program?
  • Why is Adler University’s program a good fit for you?
  • What are your career goals and interests?
• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate schools attended (the U.S and Canada)
  • Please have official transcripts sent directly to the Office of Admissions
  • Unofficial transcripts are accepted for any schools in which a degree was not received
• Three letters of Recommendation
  • These should be from someone who can specifically speak to your academic and professional abilities