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Admission Policy

Application and Admissions Procedures

Admission is open to an individual who has earned a qualifying degree from an accredited institution. An applicant is expected to carefully review admission requirements outlined in the Catalog. An applicant to the Master of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy program in Counseling at Daybreak University is required to submit a completed application, application fee, and all official transcripts from institutions listed on the application.

  1. Transcripts should be delivered in their official, sealed envelopes. An official transcript can also be sent electronically directly from an institution.
  2. Educational instruction at the University is provided in English. An applicant who indicates on their application that English is not their primary language, is required to demonstrate proficiency in English by fulfilling a minimum TOEFL score of 550 for paper-based test (PBT) or a score of 79 on the IBT. Exceptions can be made for an individual who has earned a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in the U.S. and Canada.

    3. Application materials submitted to Daybreak University become the property of the University and will not be returned to the applicant, irrespective of application outcome. Materials will be retained on file for one year from the time of application. Upon successful application, official transcripts, test scores, and acceptance letters will be kept in the Registrar’s Office.

Application materials submitted to Daybreak University become the property of the University and will not be returned to the applicant, irrespective of application outcome. Materials will be retained on file for one year from the time of application. Upon successful application, official transcripts, test scores, and acceptance letters will be kept in the Registrar’s Office.

Master of Arts in Counseling(MAC) Program

Admissions Requirements

Applications for admission to the MAC program must provide the following information:

  1. Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university
  2. A completed admission application form (Click here to download the application form.)
  3. Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate school from state approved or accredited institutions
  4. Cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 (lower GPAs will be considered based on strength of overall application)
  5. Purpose Statement: Submit a 3-page essay (double spaced) (Click here to download the form.)
  6. Two letters of reference
  7. TTOEFL score of 550 for paper-based test (PBT) or a score of 79 on the IBT. Exceptions can be made for an individual who has earned a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in the U.S. and Canada.
  8. Pay the non-refundable application process fee: $100.00
  9. Submit a proof of ID (Driver's License or Passport)

The Admissions procedure is as follows:

1. Daybreak University Admission Committee Reviews a completed application form.

2. Applicants who are selected from the Reviewers will be scheduled for the admission interview.

3. The final Acceptance Letter from the Admission Committee will be sent to the applicant.

A non- refundable $100 application fee must accompany this from.

- Make a check payable to: Daybreak University

- Send Money with Zelle: dbu@daybreak.edu

Post-Master’s Certificate in Counseling Program

Admissions Requirements

Applications for admission to the Post-Master’s Certificate program must provide the following information:

  1. Master’s degree in Counseling or closely related field from an accredited College or University
  2. A completed admission application form
  3. Signed Faith Statement
  4. Signed Student Enrollment Agreement
  5. Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate coursework from state approved or accredited institutions.
  6. Cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 (lower GPAs will be considered based on strength of overall application)
  7. Purpose Statement: Submit a 2-page essay (double spaced).
  8. Admission interview
  9. Pay the non-refundable application process fee: $100.00.

Doctor of Philosophy in Counseling (Ph.D.) Program

Admissions Requirements

Applicants are required to have a master's in counseling or closely related field. Interested students must have a commitment to solving critical human problems in our increasingly diverse world.

Applications for admission to the Ph.D. in Counseling program must provide the following information:

  1. Master’s degree in Counseling or closely related field from an accredited College or University
  2. A completed admission application form (Click here to download the application form.)
  3. Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate course works from state approved or accredited institutions
  4. Cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 (lower GPAs will be considered based on strength of overall application)
  5. Research plan: Submit a 3-page essay (double spaced) (Click here to download the form.)
  6. Two letters of reference
  7. TOEFL score of 550 for paper-based test (PBT) or a score of 79 on the IBT. Exceptions can be made for an individual who has earned a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in the U.S. and Canada.
  8. Pay the non-refundable application process fee: $100.00
  9. Requirements for applicants for Ph.D. in Counseling with a Specialization in Imago Relationship Therapy (IRT):
    1. Verification of Imago Relationship Therapy experiences by providing training certificates from IRI (Imago Relationships International) or IITI (International Imago Training Institute)
    2. One letter of the two letters of reference should be from a certified Imago Clinical Instructor and faculty at IITI.
  10. Submit a proof of ID (Driver's License or Passport)

A non- refundable $100 application fee must accompany this from.

- Make a check payable to: Daybreak University

- Send Money with Zelle: dbu@daybreak.edu

Post-Doctoral Certificate in Counseling Program

Admissions Requirements

Applications for admission to the Post-Doctoral Certificate in Counseling program must provide the following information:

  1. Doctoral degree in Counseling or closely related field from an accredited College or University
  2. A completed admission application form
  3. Signed Faith Statement
  4. Signed Student Enrollment Agreement
  5. Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate coursework from state approved or accredited institutions.
  6. Cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 (lower GPAs will be considered based on strength of overall application)
  7. Purpose Statement: Submit a 2-page essay (double spaced).
  8. Admission interview
  9. Pay the non-refundable application process fee: $100.00.

Admissions Inquiry

  • Email: admission@daybreak.edu
  • Phone: 1-714-676-5602
  • Homepage: www.daybreak.edu

Application Deadline

  • Winter Quarter: Apply by October 1 (Winter Quater: January - March)
  • PSpring Quarter: Apply by February 1(Spring Quater Period: April - June)
  • Summer Quarter: Apply by May 1 (Summer Quater Period: July- September)
  • Fall Quater: Apply by August 1 (Fall Quarter Period: October - December)

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