Texas Tech University

Graduate Application Process for the Ph.D. in Counselor Education

Application Materials

All programs require that you submit an online application through the Graduate School.

College Transcripts – Send unofficial copies of all transcripts to the Texas Tech Graduate School at graduate.admissions@ttu.edu. The transcripts must be in PDF format and no larger than 2 MB. Multiple attachments per email will be accepted. Grade reports or unofficial transcripts from university web portals will not be accepted. Please redact the Social Security Number anywhere it appears on your transcript. If documents are written in a language other than English, a copy of a complete and official English translation must be provided with the original language records.

* Official transcripts will be required during your first semester if you are admitted to your desired program.

* International applicants will need to submit additional materials. Please review the Graduate School website for more information.

  • Due to ongoing impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Graduate School has temporarily changed its admission requirements regarding test scores. The GRE may optionally be submitted by applicants for the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 academic years, through the Summer 2024 application cycle. International applicants may use certain alternate exams in place of the TOEFL. Please visit the Graduate Admissions COVID-19 FAQ page for more information.

Required Supplemental Application Materials

GRE Scores, Resume, Three Professional Recommendations, Applicant Statement

Application Process

Please visit the Graduate Application Process for more information on how to apply.

eRaider Account

Your eRaider account is your TTU electronic identification. This identification is required to begin your College of Education Application. Your eRaider is a single username and password that is required to access resources at Tech. You should receive this information within five to ten business days of applying to the Graduate School (make sure that your email service does not mistakenly send this email to the "junk" folder).