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Department of Counseling

Graduate Programs

Whether your goal is to counsel at the school level, work in mental health, or train future mental health counselors, IUP’s counseling programs blend academic coursework, personal development, and practical application of counseling strategies to build the foundation necessary for an excellent career. Our flexible programs are designed for full-time or part-time study. IUP offers a doctoral program as well as two master’s degree programs in counseling at both its Indiana campus and at IUP Pittsburgh East in the Pittsburgh area.

Counselor Education and Supervision, PhD

Clinical Mental Health Counseling, MA

School Counseling, MEd

School Counseling, Certification Only

License Only

Counseling Admissions

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Information Sessions for Prospective Students: Please note that registration for master’s degree sessions will close 48 hours in advance.
November 2, 2020
5:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m.
Master's degree session via Zoom
November 3, 2020
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Doctoral degree session via Zoom
November 17, 2020
5:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Master's degree session via Zoom
December 1, 2020
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Doctoral degree session via Zoom
February 2, 2021
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Doctoral degree session via Zoom
March 2, 2021
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Doctoral degree session via Zoom
April 6, 2021
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Doctoral degree session via Zoom

To register, visit our registration page or call 724-357-2306.
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The Department of Counseling offers a doctorate on the Indiana campus and two master’s degree programs on the Indiana campus and in the Pittsburgh area with the option of full-time or part-time study.

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. They are currently accredited through October 31, 2024. Read more.

PhD Counselor Education and Supervision 2019 Annual Report

Department of Counseling Annual Report 2015–16

Department of Counseling Annual Report 2014–15

Department of Counseling Annual Report 2013–14

Department of Counseling Program Outcomes

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
Center for Creativity and Change

This center provides counseling professionals with access to nationally known experts, training, and services
Upcoming Workshops and Events

Links, summaries, and schedules for each of the workshops that the Center for Creativity and Change is currently offering.
Program Objectives

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.
News
Events

Counseling Faculty and Student Publish on Question-Framing

McCarthy Publishes Essay on Training Within Counseling Programs

Counseling Programs Maintain Accreditation, Win Award for Outstanding Programming

Inaugural Cohort Graduates with PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision

McCarthy Offers Workshops on Creativity

Guth, Pollard, and Coombs Receive Awards at ASGW Conference

Guth, Pollard, and CES Doctoral Students Present and Provide Service in Puerto Rico

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