The Department of Counseling is a graduate department which offers two master’s degree programs.
The Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) granted accreditation in July 2008 to IUP’s School and Community Counseling Programs.
The Master of Arts degree in Community Counseling is designed to prepare students to work in a variety of settings including mental health centers, drug and alcohol treatment programs, specialized community agencies, vocational education or rehabilitation programs, correctional institutions, health care setting, social services, business and industry. This program is also offered at the IUP Monroeville Graduate and Professional Center in Monroeville.
The Master of Education degree in School Counseling Certification is designed to prepare Elementary and Secondary Counselors to qualify for institutional and commonwealth certification. The 48-credit competency-based program includes a series of counseling skills courses to individual and group counseling and a field experience under the supervision of a certified school counselor. Those students already possessing a master’s degree may apply to the counseling program for “Certification Only” status.
