{"id":91462,"date":"2024-08-20T09:56:17","date_gmt":"2024-08-20T16:56:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/?page_id=91462"},"modified":"2025-09-25T09:28:51","modified_gmt":"2025-09-25T16:28:51","slug":"frequently-asked-question","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/clinical-mental-health-counseling\/frequently-asked-question\/","title":{"rendered":"CMHC Program Frequently Asked Questions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-5u2qh52-e324764e75318d06917474ecc5e81596\">\n.avia-section.av-5u2qh52-e324764e75318d06917474ecc5e81596{\nbackground-color:#f3f3f3;\nbackground-image:unset;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='av_section_1' aria-label='SOU Theatre Application Process Page - Intro Section' class='avia-section av-5u2qh52-e324764e75318d06917474ecc5e81596 main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_submenu  avia-builder-el-first  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avia_image  sp-no-webp\" alt=\"CMHC FAQ\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  > <\/picture><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div  class='togglecontainer av-lzu5wa3x-0d482e02814a728e136fb7d0ece57bb4  avia-builder-el-7  el_after_av_image  avia-builder-el-last  pop-20 toggle_close_all'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\" >\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-lzu5xwr7-ca62e0183f777fc1c6e3519ec39e5127'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-1' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-1' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"name\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-1' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Will there be any information sessions?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Will there be any information sessions?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Will there be any information sessions?\">Will there be any information sessions?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-1' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-1' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>We hold two information sessions during the application process. The first is in November, just after the application is opened. The second is in early January. For the 2026 application cycle, the first information session will be held on November 17, 2025 on the campus of 麻豆传媒女神. The second on January 12, 2026 via Zoom. Please email <a href=\"mailto:cmhc@sou.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CMHC@sou.edu<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-lzu5ydz5-82f5a768888af0a9040dbf4177038568'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-2' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-2' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"name\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-2' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"When is the application deadline?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: When is the application deadline?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: When is the application deadline?\">When is the application deadline?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-2' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-2' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Applicants are encouraged to apply by February 1 for priority consideration. After February 1, applications will be given consideration if space is available.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-lzu61kwy-a22e4b7987a26e2c66ec68a7b3f6c0f2'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-3' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-3' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"name\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-3' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"How much does the program cost?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: How much does the program cost?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: How much does the program cost?\">How much does the program cost?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-3' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-3' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>For in-state students and students eligible for the Western Regional Graduate Program, the approximate cost of a Master&#8217;s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling is $52,000, not including textbooks, course fees and licensing test fees. For out of state students, the cost is approximately $59,000, not including textbooks, course fees and licensing test fees. For more information see <a href=\"https:\/\/sou.edu\/financial-aid\/cost-of-attendance\/tuition-fees\/\">Tuition &amp; Fees<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/sou.edu\/financial-aid\/cost-of-attendance\/\">Cost of Attendance<\/a> pages.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-lzu623tr-5871fc15ab2670ee79a1174212cf38c3'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-4' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-4' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"name\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-4' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"What is the undergraduate degree requirements?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: What is the undergraduate degree requirements?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: What is the undergraduate degree requirements?\">What is the undergraduate degree requirements?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-4' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-4' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Applicants must complete a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university before they can start the program. Failure to do so will require reapplication to the CMHC for a later academic year. If an applicant is currently completing a baccalaureate degree at the time the CMHC application is submitted, another official transcript must be sent to the admissions office after completion of the degree, verifying that the degree was awarded.<\/p>\n<p>Your baccalaureate degree can be from any discipline.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-lzu62nad-0bc62078b0f0483223eb7d84c256cb62'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-5' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-5' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"name\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-5' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"What are the minimum undergraduate GPA requirements?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: What are the minimum undergraduate GPA requirements?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: What are the minimum undergraduate GPA requirements?\">What are the minimum undergraduate GPA requirements?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-5' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-5' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>麻豆传媒女神 graduate admissions rules require a GPA of at least 3.0 in the most recent ninety (90) quarter hours (sixty [60] semester hours) of undergraduate work. Those with less than a 3.0 undergraduate GPA may meet this requirement by successfully completing 12 credits of approved graduate course work at SOU as a post-baccalaureate student with a minimum 3.0 GPA. All applicants must have their institution(s) submit official transcripts directly to the SOU Admissions Office.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-lzu637yz-2dec1a2452d859917803ad0de66cc099'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-6' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-6' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"name\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-6' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"How many students do you accept into the CMHC program each year?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: How many students do you accept into the CMHC program each year?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: How many students do you accept into the CMHC program each year?\">How many students do you accept into the CMHC program each year?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-6' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-6' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>26-30 students are selected from an average of 100 applications.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-lzu63lwh-a0c3f567451bf4784d77e2ec750584bb'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-7' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-7' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"name\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-7' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"What are you looking for in the required essays?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: What are you looking for in the required essays?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: What are you looking for in the required essays?\">What are you looking for in the required essays?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-7' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-7' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Answer the topic essays that address how you have demonstrated motivation, self- awareness, openness, and respect towards others and commitment to their welfare. Also speak to your professional goals and how you hope SOU\u2019s Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program will help you achieve them.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-lzu648vx-1f68bf15ece35695fd3d0376d31e25d9'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-8' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-8' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"name\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-8' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"When will I know if I have been accepted?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: When will I know if I have been accepted?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: When will I know if I have been accepted?\">When will I know if I have been accepted?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-8' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-8' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Status letters are emailed in late March. Students accepted to the program will receive a phone call from a faculty member as soon as decisions are made. It is the applicant\u2019s responsibility to check on the completeness of their file, and to keep the CMHC Application Support Specialist informed of any changes to mailing address, email address and phone number.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-lzu64vbq-feeae9c64a8be1385a94aef6a7740059'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-9' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-9' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"name\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-9' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"When will classes begin for the CMHC program and how long does it take to complete the program?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: When will classes begin for the CMHC program and how long does it take to complete the program?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: When will classes begin for the CMHC program and how long does it take to complete the program?\">When will classes begin for the CMHC program and how long does it take to complete the program?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-9' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-9' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Classes begin the September after your acceptance. The program is set up to be completed in 2 years. It is a cohort based experience, so you will be traveling through the classes and internship with the same group of students.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-lzu667f7-f893af5618fc1e2593f5b9b1eef183e3'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-10' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-10' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"name\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-10' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"What are the prerequisite requirements for admission to the CMHC program?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: What are the prerequisite requirements for admission to the CMHC program?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: What are the prerequisite requirements for admission to the CMHC program?\">What are the prerequisite requirements for admission to the CMHC program?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-10' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-10' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><ul>\n<li>General Psychology (PSY 201Z\/PSY 202Z)<\/li>\n<li>Statistics (STAT 243Z)<\/li>\n<li>Psychological Disorders (PSY 479) (formally known as Abnormal Psychology)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Contact the CMHC Application Support Specialist (CMHC@sou.edu) for transcript review and possible substitution from related disciplines.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-lzu68gx6-bcc1251f9ae351bad8de76c1bf43e23a'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-11' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-11' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"name\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-11' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"What documents are needed to complete the application process?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: What documents are needed to complete the application process?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: What documents are needed to complete the application process?\">What documents are needed to complete the application process?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-11' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-11' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><ul>\n<li>CMHC Application<\/li>\n<li>3 letters of recommendation<\/li>\n<li>TOEFL if not a native English speaker)<\/li>\n<li>Official Transcript (Students graduating from SOU do not need to submit an official transcript &#8211; uploading an unofficial transcript is acceptable.)<\/li>\n<li>SOU Graduate Admission Application and $60 fee. This application can be found at <a href=\"https:\/\/sou.edu\/admissions\/apply\/graduate\/\">Graduate Student Requirements<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-lzu6czp2-1-f31546b9ddb54efb281a00f6790631c5'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-12' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-12' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"name\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-12' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"What is the process for submitting Letters of Recommendation?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: What is the process for submitting Letters of Recommendation?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: What is the process for submitting Letters of Recommendation?\">What is the process for submitting Letters of Recommendation?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-12' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-12' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>On your application to the CMHC Program, you will provide the name and email address of three individuals. After you submit the application form, our office will email an invitation to those individuals to complete a short survey and upload a letter on your behalf.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-lzu6bmbo-d099ac9303b128b62c09522e5558319a'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-13' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-13' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"name\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-13' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Why isn\u2019t there an interview as part of the admissions process?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Why isn\u2019t there an interview as part of the admissions process?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Why isn\u2019t there an interview as part of the admissions process?\">Why isn\u2019t there an interview as part of the admissions process?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-13' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-13' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>First, our program strives to both practice and teach principles that are supported by research. The research around admissions interviews shows that they do not help a program to make better choices for admissions. There is some evidence that including unstructured interviews in screening actually makes a program make worse choices.<\/p>\n<p>A secondary reason for excluding interviews is that in-person interviews bias an applicant pool to favor those who live nearby or who can afford to travel. In our effort to create an incoming class that is both excellent and diverse, we have chosen not to bias our admissions process in this way. Your ability to pay for travel and your geographical proximity to us has no bearing on whether you will be an excellent counselor.<\/p>\n<p>For more information and research about why interviews are problematic and why they might continue to be popular, see <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cambridge.org\/core\/journals\/judgment-and-decision-making\/article\/belief-in-the-unstructured-interview-the-persistence-of-an-illusion\/5BBA77932EF22EBEAA1E8020126A1925\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Belief in the unstructured interview: The persistence of an illusion<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/blogg.hrsverige.nu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/04\/Stubborn1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Stubborn Reliance on Intuition and Subjectivity in Employee Selection<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-lzu6c52g-7f38a1666ae1686952ea420844208582'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-14' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-14' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"name\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-14' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"What is the GRE or TOEFL requirement?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: What is the GRE or TOEFL requirement?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: What is the GRE or TOEFL requirement?\">What is the GRE or TOEFL requirement?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-14' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-14' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The GRE is not required for admission into the CMHC program. However, we will accept and consider GRE scores you want to submit. We do not accept the GRE Psychology Subject Test. It is recommended that this exam be completed well in advance of the application deadline. Applicants typically have a combined score of 300 on the verbal and quantitative sections. A score of 3 or better is expected on the analytical writing section. (Note: Test scores can be accepted up to 5 years from the test date) Foreign students must submit a record of having taken the TOEFL with a computer based test score of 207 or above, or an internet score of 76 or above.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-lzu6czp2-7d7a97c9faf14eeebc06aadba52a0ade'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-15' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-15' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"name\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-15' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"What if I live outside Oregon?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: What if I live outside Oregon?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: What if I live outside Oregon?\">What if I live outside Oregon?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-15' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-15' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>We accept students from all over the US and from many other countries.<\/p>\n<p>To be considered for the Western Regional Graduate Program resident tuition rate, submit a 300 word essay that addresses how you meet one or both of the selection criteria (diversity and\/or academic excellence). Students that reside in the following states are eligible: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming. You can apply to CMHC program directly by sending your essay (as an email attachment) to <a href=\"mailto:cmhc@sou.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CMHC@sou.edu<\/a> .<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-lzu6czp2-1-1-c6705583b84eb6984f781fbdfb50dcdf'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-16' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-16' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"name\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-16' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"How likely am I to have a paid internship and what would that look like?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: How likely am I to have a paid internship and what would that look like?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: How likely am I to have a paid internship and what would that look like?\">How likely am I to have a paid internship and what would that look like?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-16' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-16' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Internships can vary for the 2nd year cohort. Most internships are paid, though not all. Pay can come as an hourly amount or as a flat stipend. The hourly pay ranges between $18 &#8211; $28. Interns paid a stipend generally receive $300 &#8211; $800 a month. 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