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Here you will find the information you need to get started in the Alfred University Downstate program of your choice.

MASTER’S DEGREE IN SCHOOL COUNSELING

Getting Started: MS in School Counseling
Applicants to the Alfred University Downstate (off-campus) program go through the same admissions screening as applicants to the on-campus counseling program. All admissions decisions are made by full-time Alfred University faculty who are members of the counseling program admissions committee.

Application Requirements: MS in School Counseling The following items are required as part of the application process:
•	A completed Alfred University graduate school application
	Apply online
	Send a $60 application fee (Make checks out to Alfred University)
•	Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores (verbal, quantitative, analytical writing)
•	Official sealed transcripts of all previous undergraduate and graduate work
•	Two letters of recommendation from individuals (supervisors, previous professors) who can attest to your qualifications for graduate study
•	A written personal statement
•	A personal interview with program faculty

Applicants whose written materials meet the basic requirements for admission will be interviewed periodically during the school year. We will contact applicants to schedule interviews.

Application Deadline: MS in School Counseling
The application deadline is May 15, 2012 for classes beginning July 2012.

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MASTER’S DEGREE IN LITERACY

Getting Started: MS in Literacy
Applicants to the Alfred University Downstate (off-campus) program go through the same admissions screening as applicants to the on-campus literacy program. All admissions decisions are made by full-time Alfred University faculty who are members of the literacy program admissions committee.

Matriculation Requirements: MS in Literacy The following items are required as part of the application process:
•	A completed Alfred University graduate school application
	Apply online
	Send a $60 application fee (Make checks out to Alfred University)
•	Two letters of recommendation from individuals (supervisors, previous professors) who can attest to your qualifications for graduate study.
•	Official sealed undergraduate transcripts
•	Official sealed graduate transcripts (if applicable)
•	Initial New York State Teaching Certification
•	Interview with a faculty member
•	Immunization records
•	Personal Statement

Application Deadline: MS in Literacy
The application deadline for classes beginning June 2012 is May 15, 2012.

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MASTER’S DEGREE IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

Getting Started: MPS in Public Administration
Applicants to the Alfred University's Downstate (off-campus) program go through the same admissions screening as applicants to the on-campus program.   All admissions decisions are made by full-time Alfred University faculty who are members of the admissions committee.

Matriculation Requirements: MPS in Public Administration The following items are required as part of the application process:
•	A completed Alfred University graduate school application
	Apply online
	Send a $60 application fee (Make checks out to Alfred University)
•	Two letters of recommendation from individuals (supervisors, previous professors) who can attest to your qualifications for graduate study.
•	Official sealed undergraduate transcripts
•	Official sealed graduate transcripts (if applicable)
•	Interview with a faculty member
•	Immunization records
•	Personal Statement

Application Deadline: MS in Public Administration
The application deadline for classes beginning August 2012 is May 15, 2012.

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CERTIFICATE OF ADVANCED STUDY IN MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING

Getting Started: Master’s in Counseling and Certificate of Advanced Study in Mental Health Counseling
Applicants to the Alfred University Downstate (off-campus) programs go through the same admissions screening as applicants to the on-campus program. All admissions decisions are made by full-time Alfred University faculty who are members of the admissions committee.

Application Requirements The following items are required as part of the application process:
•	A completed Alfred University graduate school application
	Apply online
	Send a $60 application fee (Make checks out to Alfred University)
•	Two applicant evaluation forms. (Letters of recommendations alone will not be accepted for this program. Only complete applicant evaluation forms will be accepted as application materials. Please click here to download this form and for detailed instructions on submitting this part of the application.)
•	Official sealed undergraduate transcripts
•	Official sealed graduate transcripts (if applicable)
•	Immunization records
•	Interview with a faculty member

AU Downstate Counseling Program Alumni
Graduates of the Downstate School Counseling must complete an abbreviated application form that updates personal information and indicates that they are applying to the program. Once admitted to the program, they must again pay a $200 enrollments deposit that will be refunded once they complete the program. There are no other materials required for AU Downstate Alumni. Click here for the abbreviated AU Downstate Alumni application.

Application Deadline: Master’s in Counseling and Certificate of Advanced Study in Mental Health Counseling
The application deadline for classes beginning July 2012 is May 15, 2012.

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