The Counselor Education program and Continuing Education/School of Education admit students to the Couples, Marriage, and Family Graduate Certificate on an ongoing basis. The sequence of courses, however, makes it advisable that a student be admitted prior to the fall term when the first course is offered. The admissions process takes approximately four weeks from the receipt of complete admission packets.

To be considered for admission, candidates must:

• Be enrolled in, or a graduate of, an accredited college or university master's program in counseling or related field.
  
• Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher if applying with 12 or more graduate credits.
  
• Have three years of experience in the human service area or strong academic credentials.
  
• Fulfill the requirements for graduate certificates at Portland State University.

Graduate Certificate in Couples, Marriage, and Family Counseling admission requirements:

Applicants must submit one complete application packet to the Continuing Education/Graduate School of Education in person (room 204, Graduate School of Education) or by mail:

CEED, PSU
Attn: Kathy Lovrien
PO Box 751
Portland, OR 97207

Application packets can be downloaded by clicking on the links below. For further information please email Katje Wagner at katje@pdx.edu.

Students already admitted to a master's or doctoral program at Portland State University and currently registered for coursework should:

• Use the GO-19M or the GO-19D form to request addition of the graduate certificate program.
  
• Provide a personal statement detailing professional experience and/or academic qualifications, and outlining how the graduate certificate aligns with professional goals.

Students not currently admitted to a program at Portland State University should provide:

• PSU Application for Graduate Certificate Program
  
• Official transcript, in an unopened envelope, from the college or university from which accredited baccalaureate degree was recorded
  
• One set of official transcripts from all institutions in which graduate work was taken or completed
  
• $50 nonrefundable application fee*
  
• Couples, Marriage, and Family Therapy Graduate Certificate departmental application form
  
• Personal statement detailing professional experience and/or academic qualifications, and outlining how the graduate certificate aligns with professional goals
  
• Two letters of recommendation from people who can address professional and/or academic experience and expertise—see evaluation forms in packet
  
• An up-to-date resumé

*Fee subject to change