Graduate Program Admissions

Applicants must first apply to the East Carolina University Graduate School. When the applicant is accepted to the Graduate School, his/her application is forwarded to the Department of Addictions and Rehabilitation Studies. The requirements for entrance into the ECU Graduate School are as follows:

  • a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university;
    completion of an online application to the Graduate School and payment of application fee;
  • official transcripts showing the bachelor’s degree and any other work taken at a college or university;
  • a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0;
  • two (2) letters of professional reference and;
  • a Written Statement of Intent (i.e., why applicant wants to enter this graduate program)

A personal interview for qualified applicants will be arranged by the department following an initial screening of applicant’s materials.

NOTE: The MS in Clinical Counseling program does not require an entrance exam (e.g., GRE, MAT)

Application Deadlines

Fall semesterMay 15 (initial review begins February 1st)
Spring semesterOctober 20 (initial review begins September 1st)
Summer sessionMS in Clinical Counseling with an emphasis in Addictions does not admit in Summer session

Contact Information

MS, Clinical Counseling with emphasis in addictions
Dr. W. Leigh Atherton, PhD, LCMHCS, LCAS, CRC, CCS
Director
252-744-6290
athertonw@ecu.edu