Graduate Counseling and Human Development Program – Rapid City Campus

About the program

• The program leads to a Master’s of Science or Master’s of Education degree with preparation for licensure.
• Class Format – Classes meet 1 night a week, Monday – Thursday, 4:30 - 7:20 p.m. or 7:30 - 10:10 p.m.
• Full time faculty – 2, Adjunct Faculty – 8
• Faculty members are fully licensed counselors in their respective areas and practicing in the community.
• Students attend full (9 credits) or part-time (6 credits) and the program takes 2-4 years, depending on individual attendance.
• Summer classes – include required and elective classes on a rotating schedule.  
• Admission to the counseling program requirements include the following:
  • Undergraduate GPA of 2.75
  • Completed application form
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • A goals statement
  • An official transcript
  • Background check
  • $35 application fee

Specializations: 

Academic Advising Certificate

M.S. Clinical Mental Health Counseling

M.S. Marriage and Family Counseling

M.S. School Counseling

M.S. Student Affairs/College Counseling

M.Ed. Administration of Student Affairs

Accreditation

The program is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Education Programs (CACREP). All students are prepared to take a state licensure or national certification exam in their preparation area. Our students have a very successful pass rate on the National Counselor Exam (NCE).

Counseling and Human Development website - Graduate - CHRD-Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Admissions Information

1. Applicant Applies to the Graduate School prior to the CHRD deadline. 
2. Applicant Applies to the CHRD Program 
   1. Resume
   2. A one page, typed goal statement explaining your aspirations and goals for the counseling/student affairs profession
   3. Disclosure Form
   4. Two CHRD Recommendation Forms
3. Faculty Review Applicant’s File
4. Admission Interview
5. State/Federal Background Check
6. Final Admissions Decision NOTE: Students must register for classes within one year after acceptance date or will need to reapply to the Graduate School and reapply/re-interview with the CHRD Program.

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Spring application date is: October 1

Fall application date is: April 1

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