Prospective Student Resources


Admission Timelines – Winter 2025 -Spring 2026 deadlines for Application, Review, Decisions and Class start date.

Two Year Cohort Model Course Sequence – This document provides a quick look at what classes will be taken, each term, to finish the program within a standard full time two year cohort model.

Two And A Half Year Cohort Model Course Sequence – This document provides a quick look at what classes will be taken, each term, to finish the program in 2.5 years instead of the normal two year cohort model.

Program Essay Prompts – If you are looking at applying and want to know the essay prompts prior to starting the application process, this link is for you.

Applicant Acknowledgement Form – This form is an acknowledgement that the student signs stating they understand the program requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions – This link will take you to a list of question that you might have if you are interested in the CMHC program.

EOU Counselor Ed Handbook – This link takes you to the Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Handbook.

EOU CMHC State Licensure Requirements – This document contains a link to every states board website and education requirements for licensure.

Scholarships and Loan Forgiveness for Counselors – This document contains links to scholarships, grants and loan forgiveness options that mental health students maybe eligible for.

Tuition and Fees – This link will take you to the EOU website that lists the current Tuition rates and show the course fees.

Clinical Mental Health Counseling Grabsheet


Professional Letter of Recommendation Information – When filling out your application, you will need to know the following information about the person that you are listing as a reference.

  • The type of reference: Academic Leadership or Professional (We will not accept Personal Letters of Recommendation)
  • First and Last Name
  • Organization
  • Position/Title
  • Telephone number
  • Email address
  • You also have the option to send a personal message to the recommender.
Screen shot of slate application showing information needed for letter of recommendation as stated in previous list.