Whether your goal is to counsel in a school setting, work in community mental health or private practice, or train and supervise future counselors, the Counselor Education programs at IUP blend academic coursework, personal development, and the practical application of counseling skills to build the foundation necessary for a successful, rewarding career. Our flexible program design allows master's students in Clinical Mental Health and School Counseling to attend school full- or part-time, while Counselor Education and Supervision doctoral students move full-time through their training with a cohort of their peers. All three of our programs are offered in full at both the Indiana campus and at IUP Pittsburgh East in the Pittsburgh/Monroeville area.
Counselor Education and Supervision, PhD
*Applications accepted on a rolling basis
Clinical Mental Health Counseling, MA
*Application deadline for summer/fall 2023 is Friday, February 3, 2023
*Application deadline for summer/fall 2023 is Friday, February 3, 2023
School Counseling, Certification Only
*Currently accepting applications for spring/summer 2023 on a rolling basis while seats are available.
Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Licensure Only
*Currently accepting applications for spring/summer 2023 on a rolling basis while seats are available.
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The Department of Counseling offers a PhD program, an MA program, and an MEd program, as well as two licensure/certification-only tracks at both the Indiana and Pittsburgh East campuses. Master's-level coursework can be completed on a full- or part-time basis, while doctoral coursework is completed utilizing a cohort model.
The Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs initially granted accreditation to IUP's School Counseling and Clinical Mental Health Counseling programs in July 2008. The doctoral program was accredited in 2021. The programs are currently accredited through October 31, 2024.
Vital Statistics Report 2020–21
PhD Counselor Education and Supervision 2021 Annual Report
Master's Programs Annual Report 2022
Winter 2021–22 Counseling Department Newsletter
Forms and information are also available for the Behavioral Specialist Consultant (BSC) license.
Site Supervisor Information for Counseling Students' Practicum/Field Experience
Information for professionals who are currently serving as or are interested in being a practicum/field experience site supervisor
List and description of the counseling department's objectives for providing graduate programs dedicated to the preparation of professional school counselors, clinical mental health counselors, and counselor educators.
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October 4, 2022
6:00 PM
Doctoral Info Session (Zoom)
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October 11, 2022
4:30 PM
Master's Info Session (Pgh East)
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October 15, 2022
10:30 AM
Doctoral Info Session (Zoom)
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November 1, 2022
6:00 PM
Doctoral Info Session (Zoom)
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November 14, 2022
6:30 PM
Master's Info Session (Pgh East)
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November 19, 2022
10:30 AM
Doctoral Info Session (Zoom)
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November 30, 2022
10:00 AM
Master's Info Session (Indiana)
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December 6, 2022
6:00 PM
Doctoral Info Session (Zoom)
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December 17, 2022
10:30 AM
Doctoral Info Session (Zoom)
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December 17, 2022
12:00 PM
Master's Info Session (Zoom)
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January 3, 2023
6:00 PM
Doctoral Info Session (Zoom)
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January 12, 2023
11:00 AM
Master's Info Session (Zoom)
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January 21, 2023
10:30 AM
Doctoral Info Session (Zoom)
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If you have any questions about our MA or MEd programs, feel free to contact our graduate coordinator, Dr. PK, at bpollard@iup.edu or our lead admissions ambassador, Ashley Cifone, at tnqbc@iup.edu.
If you have any questions about our PhD program, feel free to contact our doctoral coordinator, Dr. Branthoover, at hbrnthvr@iup.edu or her graduate assistant, LaKesha Smith, at ypndc@iup.edu.
