Counseling and Psychological Services, M.A. and Addiction Studies Graduate Certificate

Program Structure and Delivery

The Addiction Studies (ADS) courses are provided in a remote delivery format with synchronous and asynchronous learning. Courses in Minneapolis and Rochester are delivered primarily in a blended format, integrating in person classroom meetings and online activities or interactions. Courses offered in the remote-only cohort are delivered via a combination of online synchronous (via Zoom) and asynchronous class sessions. All MPY locations include several courses that are offered in a fully asynchronous online format. Please see the MPY program catalog for program aims, outcomes and competencies.

For students completing the Dual Track: Counseling and Psychological Services, M.A. and the Addiction Studies Certificate, they will simultaneously take MPY and ADS courses and a combined “Dual Track” practicum.

Degree Requirements

For students completing the Counseling and Psychological Services, M.A. and Addiction Studies Certificate simultaneously: 

Admission Requirements

Applicants may apply for admission to master’s degree programs at any time during the year. Applicants must have completed an undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited institution and maintained an overall grade point average of 2.75 on a 4.00 scale. Applicants must demonstrate the language proficiency necessary for successful graduate coursework. Applicants may complete an interview with a program administrator as part of the admission process.

Application Process

Applicants must submit the following:

1. Completed application form with the nonrefundable application fee (fee not required for alumni or students seeking readmission or veterans and active military personnel), and
2. An official transcript(s) issued to Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota from the institution posting the applicant’s completed bachelor degree and other relevant transcripts documenting program prerequisites and potential transfer credits. (An official transcript is one that is sent to the university by the credit-granting institution. Transcripts from countries other than the U.S. must be evaluated on a course by course basis by a university accepted evaluation service, such as World Education Services, Educational Credential Evaluators, Educational Perspectives, or One Earth International Credential Evaluators and be deemed equivalent to accredited U.S. university standards).  Evaluations from an approved member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES.org) will also be accepted.
3. A reflective essay which includes the following:
   1. brief description of the applicant’s background, training, and experience; and
   2. statement indicating the career goals of the applicant and their reasons for seeking admission to the program; and
   3. description of the areas the applicant considers to be their strengths and areas in which the applicant wishes to develop greater strengths and abilities; and
   4. personal information the applicant wishes to share.
4. Letter(s) of recommendation that verify professional and/or volunteer experience and academic ability; and
5. A current résumé listing educational background and work experience.
6. Applicants with international transcripts may require an English language proficiency exam (TOEFL, IELTS, PTE or MELAB accepted.)

Please Note: Application materials should be sent to the attention of the Office of Admission on the Minneapolis Campus.
 

Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota
Office of Admission
2500 Park Ave S
Minneapolis, MN  55404