Counseling and Human Resource Development Admissions
Please note that the counseling and human resource development programs at 日本av视频 are designed to meet the educational requirements for licensure in South Dakota.
Each state/territory maintains its own licensing or registration requirements. Before beginning our program, students intending to secure licensure outside of South Dakota, should review the counseling licensure requirements to determine whether 日本av视频 has obtained confirmation from the state or territory formally identifying if this program meets the educational requirements for licensure.
Step 1: Submit Application
- prior to the counseling and human resource development deadline to allow for processing (preferably two weeks before the deadline).
- Graduate applications received after the counseling and human resource development deadline will be denied and deferred to the next semester.
- The minimum GPA to apply is 2.75; however, a 3.0 or higher is desired.
- Graduate Record Examinations are not required.
- The required documents you will need to upload or complete when submitting your application through the will include the following:
- Transcript
- Resume
- Personal statement
Step 2: Faculty Review Applicant's File
Complete admission files will be evaluated by counseling and human resource development faculty. Applicants receiving a high rating will be invited to an admissions group interview; applicants receiving a low rating will be denied.
Step 3: Admissions Group Interview
Invited applicants are divided into groups and interview with counseling and human resource development faculty members and other counseling/student affairs professionals. Applicants will be evaluated by interviewers, and an email will be sent to all applicants approximately one week after the interview. Applicants receiving a low rating will be denied; other applicants will proceed to step 4.
Step 4: State/Federal Background Check
Applicants who successfully complete the interview are required to complete and pay for a state and federal background check.
Step 5: Final Admissions Decision
Once the counseling and human resource development program receives the results of the background check, the program will make a decision to admit or deny. If admitted, the student will be notified via email from Graduate Admissions and the student can register for classes. Note: Students must register for classes within one year after acceptance date or will need to reapply and reapply/reinterview with the counseling and human resource development program.
