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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

Updated
Information Sessions For Prospective Students
January 22, 2020
5:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m.
Stouffer Hall, Room 109 (Indiana)
January 23, 2020
7:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
IUP Pittsburgh East
February 4, 2020
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Doctoral degree program via Zoom
February 5, 2020
5:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m.
Stouffer Hall, Room 109 (Indiana)
February 6, 2020
3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
IUP Pittsburgh East
February 18, 2020
5:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
IUP Pittsburgh East
February 19, 2020
5:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m.
Stouffer Hall, Room 109 (Indiana)
March 3, 2020
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Doctoral degree program via Zoom
April 7, 2020
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Doctoral degree program via Zoom
April 20, 2020
3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
IUP Pittsburgh East
May 5, 2020
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Doctoral degree program via Zoom
May 20, 2020
5:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
IUP Pittsburgh East
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 March 31, 2020. 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.

Spring 2017 newsletter

This is the spring 2017 departmental newsletter.
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

Multiple Workshops at Counselor Education and Supervision Conference Offered by Department of Counseling

McCarthy Presents on Creative Thinking

Center for Creativity and Change Offered Workshop on Motivational Interviewing

Department of Counseling Faculty Cited for Scholarship

Guth, Bailey, Brown, and Wolfe Present at ACA National Conference

Counseling Workshops Top 2,000 Registrants

New Group Work Diversity Resource

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