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Department of Counseling

Graduate Programs

Whether your goal is to counsel in a school setting, work in community mental health or private practice, or train and supervise future counselors, IUP’s Counselor Education programs 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 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

Clinical Mental Health Counseling, MA

School Counseling, MEd

School Counseling, Certification Only

Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Licensure Only

Counseling Admissions

(both master’s and doctoral programs)
See information about new virtual office hours for master’s degree programs.

Updated
Information Sessions for Prospective Students: Please note that registration for master’s degree sessions will close 48 hours in advance.
May 4, 2021
4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Master’s degree session via Zoom
May 4, 2021
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Doctoral degree session via Zoom
May 15, 2021
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Doctoral degree session via Zoom
May 21, 2021
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Master’s degree session via Zoom
June 1, 2021
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Doctoral degree session via Zoom
June 7, 2021
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Master’s degree session via Zoom
June 19, 2021
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Doctoral degree session via Zoom
July 6, 2021
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Doctoral degree session via Zoom
July 17, 2021
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.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 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. They are currently accredited through October 31, 2024. Read more.

PhD Counselor Education and Supervision 2020 Annual Report Summer

Master’s Programs Annual Report 2020

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
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Guth, Pepper, and Garrow Publish Tips for Facilitation of Virtual Groups

Jalongo, Guth, and McDevitt Publish Campus Canine Connection Book

Nice Elected President of Pennsylvania Counseling Association

Guth Serving as ASGW President-Elect

Counseling Graduate to Receive IMPACT Award

Nice Publishes on School Counselors and the College Process

McCarthy and Brittany Pollard-Kosidowski Publish on Embedding Strengths in Counselor Training

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