Master’s Degree Applicants

All applicants seeking their Master’s are expected to submit the following materials for a complete application file by the application deadline.

  • Complete your online application.
  • Submit a 500-word admission essay:
  • Master’s degree applicants wishing to add the Expressive Arts Therapy specialty to their degree just also submit a 300-word essay detailing their experience with expressive arts and how they hope to integrate expressive arts therapies into their future practice
  • Submit official transcripts indicating the degree conferred. You may use this transcript request form if required by your institution.
  • One letter of recommendation, either professional or academic, who has known you from at least 6 months, but ideally more than one year (certificate program students only, non-degree students are exempt).

Admission Essay Guidelines

  • State your purpose for pursuing this program of study.
  • Briefly describe experiences that have prepared you to begin training as a mental health professional or school counselor.
  • Describe your professional strengths and areas for growth.
  • Describe your experience and commitment to serving diverse or underserved communities.
  • Why are you interested in attending Adler Graduate School?

Certificate Program Applicants

All applicants seeking a certificate program or non-degree seeking students are expected to submit the following materials for a complete application file by the application deadline.

  • Complete your online application.
  • Submit a 500-word admission essay:
  • Master’s degree applicants wishing to add the Expressive Arts Therapy specialty to their degree just also submit a 300-word essay detailing their experience with expressive arts and how they hope to integrate expressive arts therapies into their future practice
  • Submit official transcripts indicating the degree conferred. You may use this transcript request form if required by your institution.
  • One letter of recommendation, either professional or academic, who has know you from at least 6 months, but ideally more than one year (certificate program students only, non-degree students are exempt).

Admission Essay Guidelines

  • State your purpose for pursuing this program of study.
  • Briefly describe experiences that have prepared you to begin training as a mental health professional or school counselor.
  • Describe your professional strengths and areas for growth.
  • Describe your experience and commitment to serving diverse or underserved communities.
  • Why are you interested in attending Adler Graduate School?

Non-Degree/Student-at-Large Applicants

  • Complete your online application.
  • Submit a short statement detailing your reason for taking classes as a student-at-large and which course(s) you intend to take.
  • Submit official transcripts indicating the degree conferred. You may use this transcript request form if required by your institution.
  • No letters of recommendation are required.

Application Process

Once all portions of your application have been submitted, your application will be reviewed by the appropriate program staff and you will be contacted to schedule your required admissions interview. Additional information will be gathered as needed. An admissions decision will be made and you will be informed via email.

All students (Master’s, Certificate, and Non-Degree) may only begin classes if, by New Student Orientation, they submit the following:

  • A completed Intent to Enroll form
  • Immunization form
  • Tuition Agreement form

For approved payment options, please refer to Tuition and Fees.

Application Deadlines

All application deadlines are one month before the first day of the start term.

SessionStart DateDeadline Date
SummerJuly 10, 2023June 26, 2023 (SAL only)
FallOctober 2, 2023August 21, 2023
WinterJanuary 16, 2024November 20, 2023
SpringApril 8, 2024February 26, 2024

*There are two start terms for Art Therapy students: spring and fall. There is one start term for School Counseling students: fall. Please note the correct start term on your application.

 

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