IUPUC Programs
Graduate Programs
Outstanding students wishing to continue their education may begin graduate work after the completion of their bachelor’s degrees. Many master’s degree programs require applicants to take standardized national examinations. The Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling program requires students to take the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) as part of the admission process. To be considered for admission to either program, a four-year bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from an accredited institution is required.
Master's Degrees
Master of Business Administration
The M.B.A program at Columbus is a 45-credit-hour general management degree program. Courses are sequenced to maximize learning potential while balancing the work load to accommodate the needs of working students. To be considered for admission, a four-year bachelor's degree or its equivalent from an accredited institution is required. If applicable, the student may be required to submit scores of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and/or take the IUPUI language examination.
Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling
The curriculum of the MA in Mental Health Counseling program meets the criteria for the education requirement for licensure as a mental health counselor (LMHC) in the State of Indiana. Information about Indiana LMHC licensure requirements can be viewed at the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency
Program Mission
The MA in Mental Health Counseling program at IUPUC trains effective, ethical, and culturally competent counselors who hold a strong identity as professional mental health counselors. Our students develop the necessary knowledge, skills, and values to:
- Significantly contribute to the profession of mental health counseling through active participation in professional organizations and continued professional development.
- Exhibit the essential counseling skills and processes in order to provide effective, collaborative and culturally competent services to diverse clients in a variety of settings through a strengths-based approach to personal development and wellness.
- Engage in ethical practices that provide evidence-based counseling and evaluation services.
- Cultivate a relevant area of practice/specialization while incorporating the latest advances in communication and technology.
