Counseling & Guidance, Counseling Psychology

The Master's in Counseling and Guidance with a Concentration in Counseling Psychology is a general counseling psychology program that provides broad education and training in psychology and counseling. The program provides students with the knowledge and experiences to potentially be a licensed professional counselor as well as providing the pre-requisite knowledge and skills for further graduate education at the doctoral level in psychology.

GRE: Please check on GRE requirements with the coordinator of the specific graduate program(s) in which you are interested. If GRE is required, official scores should be sent directly from the ETS. The institutional code for Louisiana Tech University is 6372.

GMAT requirements for admission to the MBA, MAcc, and DBA programs can be found on the College of Business Graduate Programs page (GMAT not required for Executive MBA, Concurrent MAcc/MBA, or Graduate Certificate applicants). If GMAT is required, official scores not older than 5 years should be sent directly from the GMAC. The institutional code for Louisiana Tech University is 6372.

College of Business: The College of Business will waive the GMAT/GRE admission requirement for MBA and MAcc applicants with a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.2. Click here for more information.

Kinesiology will waive the GRE requirement for applications to the Master of Science in Kinesiology for applicants with an undergraduate degree in Kinesiology or a related field with a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.2. GRE is required for others. Questions? Contact David Szymanski ([email protected]).

Psychology and Behavioral Sciences will waive the GRE requirement for applications to some (but not all) of their graduate programs. The GRE will be waived for applications to the Doctor of Philosophy program in Counseling Psychology for the cohort entering in Fall of 2023 (application deadline December 15, 2022). The GRE will also be waived for applications to the Master of Arts in Industrial/Organizational Psychology for those with an undergraduate degree in Psychology or a related field with a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.2. The GRE is waived for all applicants to the Master of Arts in Counseling and Guidance (concentration in Human Services). Questions about graduate programs in psychology? Contact Dr. Mitzi Desselles, Interim Department Head, ([email protected]) or the faculty in charge of each program:

• Master of Arts in Industrial/Organizational Psychology: Dr. Frank Igou ([email protected])
• Master of Arts in Counseling and Guidance (concentration in Human Services): Dr. Mary Livingston ([email protected])
• PhD in Counseling Psychology: Dr. Walt Buboltz ([email protected])
• PhD in Industrial/Organizational Psychology: Dr. Steven Toaddy ([email protected])

PRAXIS II is required by the College of Education.

English Language Proficiency — In addition to the general admission requirements, international applicants must provide proof of English language proficiency. Exceptions to this requirement are listed below.

Additional Requirements for International Students

• Copy of passport
• Copy of Affidavit of Support
• Copy of bank statement (less than 6 months old and showing the minimum yearly amount on the current affidavit of support

A number of graduate offerings in the Department of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences are offered in Louisiana Tech's Academic Success Center in Bossier City as well as on the Ruston campus. General questions may be directed to Dr. Mitzi Apter-Desselles at 318.257.5066. Specific questions about programs may be directed to the respective program coordinators.

Step 1 – Completing the Application
All sections of the application are to be completed including submission of the application. Applications are not processed unless submitted by the applicant. Please call 318.257.2924 or email if you have any questions.

TIP: You will need to have the following information handy when completing your application

• Names and contact information for references – some programs require them
• Names and dates of all post-secondary Universities attended where credit was attempted (whether or not credit was earned)
• Date of most recent or highest GRE/GMAT test and the registration number. (Not required for Executive MBA, Concurrent MAcc/MBA, or Graduate Certificate applicants) The test must be no older than 5 years.
• Unofficial transcripts for uploading
• International students — date of most recent or highest TOEFL/IELTS test score; scores cannot be older than 2 years of age
• International students completing ELS 112 Certification — upload a copy of the ELS Certificate
• International student — English translation of foreign transcripts
• Official transcripts from all institutions attended must be submitted

Step 2 – Creating Your Account 

1. Click here to APPLY NOW.
2. Select Create an account under “First-time users.”
3. Enter your email address, first name, last name and birthdate.
4. Check your email for a temporary PIN and enter on screen, and login in.
5. Create a password. Password must have:
   1. At least one letter
   2. At least one capital letter
   3. At least one number
   4. Be at least 12 characters
6. Once you’ve set your password, Click “Start New Application” on the next screen and select “Graduate Application” From the drop down menu.