Graduate/Professional Program Overview

Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling

Licensure

Becoming a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Indiana

Graduates of the Indiana University Master of Arts (M.A.) in Mental Health Counseling degree at Indiana University-Purdue University Columbus (IUPUC) must satisfy post-degree professional experience requirements.

For LMHC licensure, the State of Indiana requires 3,000 counseling contact hours and 200 hours of face-to-face supervision by a licensed counselor or other licensed mental health professional and approved supervisor.

For current Indiana requirements, applicants should contact the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency. Those who seek licensure in other states should contact those state boards for requirements.