University of Indianapolis

What you'll study

The curriculum centers on clinical practice and the study and treatment of human problems to enhance functioning and potential. Core graduate-level instruction covers counseling theory, counseling interventions, assessment and diagnosis, research and program evaluation, and culturally informed, social-justice oriented ethical practice. Students complete a 100-hour practicum and a 600-hour internship; a master's thesis is not required. An optional child and adolescent concentration requires specific electives plus three additional credit hours. Practicum and internship sites number more than 60 affiliated agencies where students refine therapy, intervention, consultation, assessment and diagnosis skills.

Entry requirements

• Online application and nonrefundable $55 application fee.
• Transcripts from all colleges/universities attended.
• Bachelor's degree (minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0 preferred).
• Three recommendation letters submitted via the online system (faculty preferred when available).
• Personal statement describing academic/professional goals and fit with the program (recommend ~two double-spaced pages).
• CV or résumé.
• GRE is optional and may be submitted at the applicant’s discretion.
• International applicants must submit course-by-course credential evaluations and standardized exam results from their country; TOEFL minimum 79 or IELTS minimum 6.5.
• Completed applications are reviewed by the Department of Counseling Admissions Committee; selected applicants are invited for on-campus interviews. Final admission decisions are typically announced by mid-April and entry is in the fall term only.

Career prospects

On successful completion of the program students are eligible for endorsement for examination as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate in Indiana, positioning graduates to enter clinical roles under supervision and to pursue full licensure. The degree also prepares students who wish to continue to doctoral study. Clinical placements and the program's focus on assessment, diagnosis and intervention aim to ready graduates for a range of counseling settings.

Scholarships & funding angle

The program page does not list specific scholarships; applicants should consult the university's central tuition and aid resources and the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences for assistantships, scholarships or external funding opportunities relevant to counseling graduate students.