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Counselor Education Prospective Students On-Campus Ph.D. FAQ

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do prospective students pick their faculty mentors during the application, or are they assigned after admission?

Prospective students may mention any faculty member they believe matches their research interests in their application statement, though this is optional. Upon entering the program, students are assigned a temporary advisor based on our interpretation of best fit. This advisor remains until the student chooses a permanent chair/advisor, who may be the same person or someone else.

How many years of counseling experience do most incoming doctoral students have?

The counseling experience of our students before entering the program varies widely. Some students may have just completed their master’s program, having limited experience outside the requirements to earn their master’s degree. Others might join us with several years of professional experience and be fully licensed practitioners. While we recommend having some experience after completing a master’s degree, it is not a mandatory requirement for admission.

How many students are accepted each academic year?

We accept 6-7 students each year.

Is funding available for graduate students?

We have some funding for research assistantships and teaching assistantships, but the number available varies each year.

Is the GRE required?

Yes, Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores are required to complete your application for this program. Please note that the UF Office of Admissions will only accept scores sent directly from ETS. Use code 5812 to send your scores.

What is the average GRE score?

The average GRE score among accepted students is around 300.

I am an international applicant, is the TOEFL required for admission?

The TOEFL (English proficiency) is required by UF for international applicants unless: 
 

They have successfully completed one academic year in a degree-seeking program at a recognized/regionally accredited university or college in the United States or a country where English is the official language.

 

OR

 

They hold an earned equivalent of associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s, or Ph.D. degree from a recognized/regionally accredited college or university in the United States or country where English is the official language.

Does the program or the College of Education offer any need-based application fee waiver?

The University of Florida does not provide an application fee waiver, and neither does the program nor the College of Education. Additionally, if your application is not considered because the application deadline is passed, UF will not issue you a refund for the application fee. It is important to know the application deadlines for the intended major. If you are applying to more than one program, you must complete an application for each program and pay the non-refundable application fee. More information can be found at the graduate admissions page.

Is there financial aid or scholarships available for this program?

Students are encouraged to contact the UF Office for Student Financial Affairs for assistance with loans, grants and fellowships.

Students can also learn more about applying for College of Education scholarships on EduGator Central’s website.

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