Graduate Studies Admission Requirements

School of Education Admissions Requirements

Teaching Credential	M.A. in Education	PASC*	PASC/MA* Combo
App	App	App	App
Statement of Purpose	Statement of Purpose	Statement of Purpose	Statement of Purpose
2 professional references	2 professional references	2 professional references	2 professional references
Official transcript w/ BA posting	Official transcript w/ BA posting	Official transcript w/ BA posting	Official transcript w/ BA posting
GPA 3.0 for last 60 units	GPA 2.5 for last 60 units	GPA 2.5 for last 60 units	GPA 2.5 for last 60 units
Proof of CBEST/CSET registration	N/A	Proof of CBEST passing status	Proof of CBEST passing status
N/A	Professional Essay	N/A	Professional Essay
Interview w/ School of Ed	Interview w/ School of Ed	Interview w/ School of Ed	Interview w/ School of Ed
$200 Deposit	$200 Deposit	$200 Deposit	$200 Deposit

 

*PASC (Preliminary Administrative Services Credential)
*PASC/MA (Preliminary Administrative Services Credential/Master of Arts)

Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology Admissions Requirements

Admissions Requirements

• Bachelor of Arts Degree from an accredited institution
• Bachelor of Arts Major in Psychology, or a related discipline, or completion of 5 Pre-requisite courses:
  • Introduction to Psychology
  • Statistics
  • Research Methods
  • Human Development
  • Theories of Personality or Counseling Theories
• 3.0 GPA (for final 60 semester credits)
• Demonstrated academic ability, personal character,emotional stability, maturity, & integrity
• Students who are not citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. must provide a valid student visa.
• No GRE required.

Exceptions to the Minimum Grade Point Average
A limited number of applicants with a grade point average between 2.7 and 2.99 may be admitted to the program as provisional candidates at the discretion of the Program Admissions Committee. To be considered for provisional candidacy, applicants must demonstrate significant professional potential by submitting a statement of explanation, demonstrated career and/or professional accomplishments indicated in the personal statement and academic or professional letters of reference.

Addiction Recovery
In addition, applicants who are recovering from an addiction to substances of any kind must have been clean and sober for one year prior to entering the program and for two years prior to engaging in Clinical Field Placement. An explanation of all relevant circumstances related to an applicant's addiction and recovery history must be included in the personal statement.

Application Deadlines

• Early Bird Deadline: December 1st
• Priority Deadline: March 1st
• Final Deadline: May 1st

M.A. in Organizational Leadership Admissions Requirements

Applicants must demonstrate interest in and commitment to the study of leadership and show strong personal character.

Please submit all admission material through the online application system or directly to the Admissions office.

• Online application at simpsonu.edu/apply
• Two references (Reference form found in the application)
• Current résumé
• Current 1500-word essay outlining your career objectives, personal interest in leadership studies, rationale for choosing to attend Simpson University, how life experiences have influenced your career choice, and any additional thoughts you deem important
• Official transcripts from all post-secondary schools attended. Official transcripts must be sent directly from the sending institution to the Office of Admissions.
• Proof of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution with a minimum GPA of 3.0 in your final 60 semester credits.