Northwest Christian University
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Admission Requirements

  • An application for admission, accompanied by a non-refundable $50 application fee.
  • Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate coursework showing a Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited four-year college or university.
  • A minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0.
  • An official passing test score report from either the Praxis I : Pre-Professional Skills Test (PPST) or California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST).
  • A statement of purpose of two-three pages (double-spaced) articulating interest in school counseling as a profession.
  • A resume documenting all education and teaching experience and/or other experience working with children.
  • A recommendation using the supplied form and two letters from a professional reference, preferably a supervisor in an educational setting or another setting working with children.
  • Documentation of teaching experience (Track I only) in the form of a copy of contracts or a letter from a principal or superintendent.
  • Copy of teaching license (Track I only).
  • A personal interview with the Admissions Committee.
  • An official test score on the TOEFL (minimum score of 550 on paper test, minimum score of 213 on computer test) for applicants from non-English speaking countries.
  • Required Prerequisite Course: PSY 320 Human Development or an equivalent course in human development and behavior.

Admission to Track I requires documentation of two years of successful licensed teaching experience. Persons who do not meet the Track I licensed teaching requirement may be admitted as students in Track II, requiring additional coursework, practicum, and internship credits. 

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Tuition and Fees
The base tuition is $550 per credit starting in Fall '09.  The total tuition for Track I (44 credits) is $24,200. The total tuition for Track II (50 credits) is $27,500. For the licensure only track total tuition costs will vary depending on the number of credits needed for the individualize program that will be developed with program faculty.  Estimated book costs are around $1,200 per year.

An advanced tuition deposit of $200 is due upon acceptance into the graduate program. This deposit is held in the student's account and applied to his/her tuition expenses upon enrollment. An advanced tuition deposit is required in order to proceed with class registration.

Financial aid may be available to those who qualify. The Financial Aid Office can be reached at (541) 684-7211 or by email to finaid@northwestchristian.edu.

Send all Application materials to:
Master of Arts in School Counseling Program
Enrollment Services
Northwest Christian University
828 E. 11th Ave.
Eugene, OR 97401

Local Phone: (541) 684-7211
Toll-Free: (877) 463-6622
Fax Number: (541) 684-7300
Email address: visit@northwestchristian.edu 

Application Deadlines

Early application deadline is March 15th.  Applications may be accepted until July 1 but are admitted on a space-available basis only.