Additional Admission Requirements

MA Somatic Counseling Psychology

In addition to the standard graduate admission requirements, the following is required for MA Somatic Counseling Psychology:

For Applicants in Both Concentrations:

• Supplemental Prerequisite & Essay Form
• Course work required for all applicants. A grade of “C” or above is required for all prerequisite course work. All prerequisites are to be completed at accredited academic institutions for credit and should be completed prior to entry to the program.
• A bachelor’s degree, preferably in a field related to the helping professions (e.g. psychology, human services, physical or mental
  health, dance or other somatic practices).
• A minimum of 100 hours of either paid or volunteer fieldwork experience preferably in a supervised setting in the mental health
  field, or through work in a community facility or service organization, in direct service to others. Ideally this exposure gives you a basis of experience that can help to clarify career goals and potential populations of interest.
• One 3 semester credit (45 contact hours) course in Anatomy from an accredited academic institution or accredited massage school.
• Two 3 semester credit (45 contact hours) core psychology courses of your choosing from an accredited academic institution (suggested
  courses include: Introduction to Psychology, Abnormal Psychology, Theories of Personality).
• Applicants must have completed all prerequisite coursework and training by August 1st 2011

Additional prerequisites for Dance/Movement Therapy applicants only:

• One to two years of regular formal and/or informal training with at least three movement forms.
• Experience in modern dance technique and/or
  a maturity with integrating body and spatial awareness.
• Experience with improvisation and exposure to composition, performance, choreography and dance history.
• Applicants must have completed all prerequisite coursework and trainings by August 1st 2011

Additional prerequisites for Body Psychotherapy applicants only:

• One to two years of regular formal or informal training with somatic practice(s) demonstrating
  interest in work focused on the human body. Somatic practices may include: Energetic Healing Practices, Body Mind Psychotherapy Trainings, Sports, Fitness and Outdoor Trainings, Physical and Occupational Therapies, Bodywork, Martial Arts, Yoga and Movement Practices. Other forms will be evaluated by the department if necessary.
• Applicants must have completed all prerequisite coursework and training by August 1st 2011

For international applicants or those living abroad who will not be able to attend the in-person interview:

• Contact the admissions office for details regarding the submission of a DVD.
• Applicants must have completed all prerequisite coursework and training by August 1st 2011