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Aquinas College, an inclusive educational community rooted in the Catholic and Dominican tradition, provides a liberal arts education with a global perspective, emphasizes career preparation focused on leadership and service to others, and fosters a commitment to lifelong learning dedicated to the pursuit of truth and the common good.

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Aquinas students receive a four year liberal arts education with over 100 majors and minors, which prepares them for employment, lifelong learning, and critical thinking. Students make real the vision of the college: Aquinas College is an exceptional Catholic liberal arts college that prepares individuals for careers of leadership and service in developing a sustainable and just global community.

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Your college experience isn’t just about what you learn in a classroom. At Aquinas College, we believe it’s just as important to learn on-campus, in the community and around the world. From one of our many registered student organizations, to Campus Life events, to the Center for Diversity & Inclusion, there’s something for everyone at AQ.

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Application for Admission: M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

After you complete this application, we will create a file for your application materials. We will write to you to confirm your application begin reviewing your materials once your application packet is complete. If you have questions about your application packet, please contact Lynn Atkins Rykert: (616) 632-2925 or atkinlyn@aquinas.edu.

First Name *

Middle/Maiden Name *

Last Name *

Social Security Number *

Street Address *

City *

State *

Zip code *

Phone Number *

Cell Phone Number

Email *

I am applying with the goal of starting my program: *

Fall 2021

Spring 2022

Fall 2022

Spring 2023

Fall 2023

Spring 2024

Employer

Business Address

Business City

Business State

Business Zip Code

Work Phone

Military Service? *

Yes

Have you requested benefits under the G.I. bill? *

Yes

Are you a U.S. Citizen? *

Yes

If no, what is your country of origin?

If no, are you a:

Resident Alien

Non-Resident Alien

Institutional Data

You are not required to give us this information. It is used only in compiling institutional data, and is NOT a factor in admissions decisions. It is the policy of Aquinas College that no person on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, sex or marital status shall be discriminated against, excluded from participation or employment in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subject to discrimination under any program or activity for which Aquinas College is responsible, or for which it receives federal assistance.

Date of Birth

Month

Day

Year

Gender

Female

Male

Transgender

Marital Status

Single

Married

Living as Married

Divorced

Widowed

Religious Preference (if any)

Aquinas College does not make admission decisions based religion

Are you Hispanic/Latino of or Spanish Origin?

Yes

From the following racial groups, please select one or more to describe your origins:

American Indian/Alaska Native

Asian

Black of African-American

Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

Caucasian/White

Other

The MAC Program at AQ encourages ethnic minorities to apply.

Do you have a disability which may require special services while on campus?

Yes

If yes, please check all that apply:

Mobility

Visual Impairment

Physical Handicap

Learning Disability

Hearing Impairment

Other

Aquinas College does not make admission decisions based disability status.

Education

Please list all colleges and universities you have attended. Under credits, indicate the number of semester hours you have earned at the college level. Estimate the number if you do not know the exact amount.

College/University 1: *

City, State, Zip Code *

Dates Attended *

Credits *

Credits Completed *

Degree(s) *

College/University 2

City, State, Zip Code

Dates Attended

Credits Completed

Degree(s)

College/University 3

City, State, Zip Code

Dates Attended

Credits Completed

Degree(s)

Name of high school from which you graduated or last attended *

City, State, Zip Code *

Year Graduated *

Have you taken the GRE yet? *

Yes

If you have not taken the GRE, and you are required to, please order test results sent to Aquinas (College code 1018). The GRE is only required for applicants with and undergraduate GPA below 3.0.

If yes, when did you take it?

Month

Day

Year

I have earned a Master's/Graduate Degree and waive the GRE requirement

Yes

If you have earned a Master's or an advanced graduate degree, you do not need take the GRE. Transcript is required.

Employment History

Please list more recent employment first

Employer 1

City, State

Position

Dates of Employment

Employer 2

City, State

Position

Dates of Employment

References

Please provide three educational or professional references. Family and personal friends are not acceptable references.

Name 1

Position/Affiliation *

Address

Relationship *

Phone/email *

Name 2 *

Position/Affiliation *

Address *

Relationship *

Additional Information

PLEASE NOTE: Students who have been convicted of a felony may not be eligible for licensure as a professional counselor. If you have been convicted of a felony, we recommend communicating with the Michigan Counselor Board in writing prior to pursuing a Master of Art in Counseling degree. It is the student’s responsibility to inform the MAC Program of any changes in criminal status while applying to or enrolled in the MAC program.

Have you ever been enrolled in a Master's program at another institution? *

Yes

Have you ever been removed from a Master's program *

Yes

Have you met with the M.A.C. Program Director of Aquinas College? *

Yes

Have you ever accepted responsibility in a civil infraction, excluding speeding tickets? *

Yes

Have you ever been convicted of, or plead no contest to, a felony or misdemeanor? *

Yes

Have you ever been convicted of, or plead no contest to, a felony or misdemeanor involving a minor, other than yourself? *

Yes

I declare that to the best of my knowledge and belief, the answers I have given are true and correct, and I understand the M.A.C. degree must be completed within six years from enrolling in my first graduate-level course. *

Yes, I do

No, I don't

Falsification of records may result in immediate dismissal from the Aquinas College MAC Program.

I am interested in the following program specializations: *

Marriage & Family Counseling

Counseling Children & Adolescents

Counseling the Terminally Ill & Bereaved

Pastoral Counseling

Other

Check all that apply

Admission Application Packet Requirements

• Two copies of official sealed transcripts from each college or university attended. • Goals Statement/Essay • GRE Scores (sent directly from ETS)