How to Apply

To apply to the CMHC program, submit a completed application to the UVU Recruit system by clicking on Apply Now.

Application Materials Required*

1. A Bachelor's degree from an accredited university
2. A cumulative GPA of at least 3.4
   • Or a last 60 credits GPA 3.4 or higher 
   • Or Major GPA of 3.4 or higher 
     • If a or b above are true, you will need to make your GPA explicit in your letter of application and how it was computed
   • If you have completed a graduate degree, please use that GPA
3. Completion of the following courses is required:
   • General or Introductory Psychology
   • Abnormal Psychology
   • Intro to Counseling 
   • Research Methods
   • Statistics
4. Unofficial Transcripts uploaded in .pdf format
   
   • This is to verify your GPA and the required prerequisite courses.
     • If any of the prerequisite courses are in progress, please address this in your letter of application
     • You will still be required to request Official Transcripts from other institutions as part of the application process
5. Three letters of recommendation.
   • If you have attended university in the past two years, at least one of the letters needs to be academic.
   •  If you have not attended university in the past two years, all three may be professional
   • If you have not worked in the past two years, then please provide letters that clearly document your ability to succeed in this program
   • Applications will submit Recommender Names and Email Addresses.
   • Recommenders will be asked to indicate their relationship to the applicant.
   • Recommenders will speak to the applicant's academic readiness for the CMHC program, ethical behavior, interpersonal skills, and potential to work with diverse clients.
   • Recommenders will attach a letter in .pdf or .docx format.
6. Clinical (paid or volunteer) and research experience are preferred (please document in CV or resume, and discuss in the application letter).
7. CMHC Curriculum Vita: Applicants need to submit a copy of their current Curriculum Vita (CV). The CV should include:
   • Educational and practical experiences related to professional helping. These experiences could include things like psychoeducation, mentoring, or volunteer work with vulnerable populations.
   • Specific experiences, skills and/or preparation that demonstrate commitment to working with diverse populations.
   • This document needs to be in .doc, docx, or .pdf format
8. CMHC Letter of Application/Personal Statement/CV Explanation:
   • For this letter consider introducing yourself to the admissions committee, and include the following elements
     • An explanation of relevant experiences listed on the CV.
     • Personal and professional experiences that led to an interest in CMHC.
     • Skills gained that will lead to success as a student in a CMHC graduate program.
     • Interactions with diverse populations that created a foundation for training in CMHC.
     • Specific interest in CMHC at UVU.
     • This document needs to be in .doc, docx, or .pdf format
9. The university charges a $50 USD application fee.

*The UVU CMHC admissions committee reserves the right to consider modifying some prerequisites if a candidate demonstrates extraordinary potential.

Things to Consider Before you Apply

Accreditation

This program administration will work towards accreditation. If a student graduates within the previous 18 months, they are counted as having graduated from an accredited program. Regardless, we designed this program to meet licensure requirements in the State of Utah so graduates who complete the requirements of the program will qualify. The Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing will ask the applicant for verification of coursework and clinical hours in order to grant a CMHC license until the program is accredited fully which the student will be able to supply if they complete this program.

Portability

Each state's professional licensing board establishes minimum education and experience expectations, which a program or graduate must meet to establish eligibility for a license in that state. Each state's licensing requirements are unique to that state; some states have similar requirements and other states vary greatly.

The UVU CMHC Program is designed only to meet education and experience requirements for provisional licensure in Utah. Any applicant intending to pursue licensure in a state other than Utah should note that the licensing process in another state could require additional coursework and/or clinical hours. It is each applicant' responsibility to compare licensing requirements in the state they wish to pursue a license to the courses offered and hours required by the UVU CMHC program.

Will Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC) meet the educational requirements for the professional credential in the state or US territory you might choose to live during or after completing your UVU degree? Visit the UVU Professional Licensure website to learn more!