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FAQs - Frequently Asked Questions

Scroll down to find the answers to these frequently asked questions about CESP and it's programs.

• What programs of study does CESP offer?
• Where can I learn more about the courses offered through CESP?
• What are the admission requirements for the masters programs?
• What are the doctoral program admission requirements?
• When should I apply?
• Who should I contact about admission?
• Can you go part-time?
• How much does it cost to pursue graduate study at UT?
• How do I apply to the College of Graduate Studies?
• How can I find out about financial aid?
• Are graduate assistantships available?
• I'm not familiar with UT. How can I find your offices?
• What does Toledo have to offer?

What programs of study does CESP offer?

The department offers masters programs in School Counseling and Community Counseling, a masters/education specialist program in School Psychology, and a doctor of philosophy program in Counselor Education and Supervision.

Where can I learn more about the courses offered through CESP?

Finding course information is easy and you can link to the UT catalog from this page. Just look in the navigation bar in the left margin of this web page. Under "Resources" you will find a link that says "UT Catalog." Clicking on that link will take you to the UT Catalog web page where you click on the "Catalog Descriptions" link.

What are the admission requirements for the masters programs?

All masters applicants have to meet minimum admission criteria for the Graduate School. In addition, applicants should:

Possess an undergraduate degree in an appropriate foundational field with a 3.0 or equivalent accumulated grade point average on a 4-point scale for all undergraduate study at all institutions attended.

Submit an official Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score that is no more than 5 years old, with a preferred minimum combined score (Verbal and Quantitative) of 1,000. Students should contact the Graduate School regarding what constitutes an official GRE score report.

Submit a typed, written personal statement (suggested length 2-3 pages) detailing significant personal and professional experiences that relate to the applicant’s decision to pursue a career in counseling (e.g., rationale for seeking degree, commitment to counseling as a profession). The personal statement should also address such topics as the applicant’s skills or knowledge, preparation through education and/or experience, strengths and weaknesses, rationale for academic deficiencies, etc.

Submit a professional résumé.

A personal interview with department faculty.

What are the doctoral program admission requirements?

All doctoral applicants have to meet minimum admission criteria for the Graduate School. In addition, applicants should:

A grade point average of 3.5 on a 4-point scale for all graduate level academic work at all institutions attended.

A master’s degree in counseling from a program that is approved by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). Applicants with master’s degrees from non-CACREP-accredited programs or from non-counseling programs will have to demonstrate their equivalency to CACREP-approved programs or make up any academic deficiencies.

Official Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores of a minimum 520 Verbal plus a minimum 580 Quantitative (combined minimum of 1040, which is at the 50th percentile). GRE scores should be nor more than 5 years old. Students should contact the Graduate School regarding what constitutes an official GRE score report.

A résumé or curriculum vita.

Anautobiographical statement of three to five pages in length.

One writing sample. The writing sample consists of your responses to questions about your academic and professional background and goals. These questions can be obtained by contacting the departmental secretary or downloading them from the department web site. The writing sample is designed to determine your writing ability and your suitability to the profession and to the doctoral program.

A personal interview with departmental faculty.

When should I apply?

The Department admits students in each term of the academic year. Students are interviewed during a particular term for admission in the following term. Deadlines are set early in the semester to allow time for faculty to arrange interviews with applicants. Completed application materials should be received by September 15 for those students wishing to be considered for Winter/Spring admission. Students hoping to apply for Summer or Fall admission should apply by January 15. Finally, students hoping to be admitted for Fall should apply no later than May 15. Late applications may still be considered only if time permits.

Who should I contact about admission?

Potential applicants are encouraged to contact the Coordinator for the degree program in which they are interested. If you do not know who the appropriate Coordinator is, you can contact the CESP Department secretary, Sue Martin, at 419.530.2718 or you can email her at smartin@utnet.utoledo.edu and she will be glad to direct you.

Can you go part-time?

Yes! Part-time students are welcome and encouraged to apply. The department recognizes that many of our students have work and family obligations that make pursuing a graduate degree challenging. We have tried to respond to this by scheduling all of our classes in the evening. Classes generally start no earlier than 4 p.m. and meet one night a week. We also try to schedule classes so that students can take two classes back-to-back on one night. Additionally, the department has developed several distance learning classes so students can take classes without being locked into coming to campus on a given night. Finally, all of our required masters counseling courses are offered every summer, so that students can attend classes year round and facilitate their progress toward completing their degrees. Even though we do our best to accommodate the part-time student, our flexible scheduling still allows full-time students to complete their masters degree programs in two years or less. Full-time doctoral students should be able to finish their coursework in two years as well.

How much does it cost to pursue graduate study at UT?

Graduate instructional fees for an Ohio resident for Fall 2008 and Spring 2009 are $434/credit hour if you enroll for less than 12 credit hours. Instructional fees for non-residents and international students are $823/credit hour if you enroll for less than 12 credit hours. Full-time tuition for Ohio residents (i.e., 12 to 15 credit hours) is $5,208/semester and full-time tuition for non-residents is $9,876/semester. There is also a general fee assessed to all students of $46.30/credit hour, not to exceed a maximum of $555.60/semester. The College of Health and Human Services also assesses a Technology Fee to all students of $10.15/credit hour to support the purchase of classroom instructional equipment. Finally, there may be other fees such as parking, health insurance, ID card, Legal Service, etc., that may or may not apply to individual students.

How do I apply to the College of Graduate Studies?

Application to the College of Graduate Studies is easy and you can do it on line. Just look in the navigation bar in the left margin of this web page. Under "Resources" you will find a link that says "Apply Now: Graduate." Clicking on that link will take you to the College of Graduate Studies' web page where you can begin the application process.

How can I find out about financial aid?

The University of Toledo is committed to helping find ways to make a college education affordable for students and their families. We offer a variety of service and programs designed to help you find ways to meet your educational expenses. The Financial Aid office is dedicated to assisting you in procuring the assistance you need to achieve your educational goals. You can learn more by visiting the Financial Aid page on the UT website. You can also obtain information specific to graduate study on the Financial Aid Information web page on the Graduate School website.

Are graduate assistantships available?

Graduate assistantships are designed to provide support for full-time graduate study. The assistantships provides an opportunity for a graduate student to serve in a professional role and to establish a professional relationship with faculty and administrators. Only graduate students holding regular admission to a degree program are eligible for graduate assistantships. The University of Toledo offers both Research Assistantships and Teaching Assistantships. Interested students should visit the Graduate Assistantship web page on the Graduate School website for more information.

CESP has a limited number of graduate assistantships that are typically made available to doctoral students. Each doctoral assistantship provides an annual stipend of $12,000 and a waiver for all instructional fees. Individual faculty may have grants that support assistantships for masters students, however, that will vary and students will need to contact professors for availability. Finally, many of our masters students are able to find full or partial assistantships in other programs or departments in the university.

I'm not familiar with UT. How can I find your offices?

CESP is located on the Bancroft Campus of the University of Toledo at 2801 W. Bancroft St., Toledo, OH. The Department is housed in the Health and Human Services Building, which is on the eastern side of the Main Campus. Click to view either a map of Toledo or a map of the Bancroft Campus.

What does Toledo have to offer?

The city of Toledo is located on the Maumee River in Northwest Ohio near the western edge of Lake Erie. The population of Toledo is about 350,000, while the metropolitan area has about 750,000 residents. Toledo is the 49th largest city in the U.S., and a center of industry and automotive assembly. Toledo offers a variety of cultural and recreational activities including a world class art museum, zoo, science center, triple A baseball, ECHL hockey, and water sports. In addition, Toledo is within easy driving distance of Detroit and Ann Arbor, Michigan, as well as Cleveland, Columbus, and Cincinnati, Ohio. Click on the link to go to the See Toledo website.