Counseling & Counselor Education - Indiana University - Bloomington

Counseling & Counselor Education from Indiana University - Bloomington is a Campus Master Counseling and Personnel Services degree that prepares you for a Education career. The master's degree in Counseling and Counselor Education at Indiana University is a 48-credit-hour program requiring a minimum of two years of study. Preparation for this degree occurs through a combination of coursework in basic theory, laboratory experiences, practica, and a two-semester internship in a relevant setting. Students may specialize in either the School Counseling or the Community Counseling track. Both the school counseling and the community counseling tracks are accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). Philosophy Professional counselors assist individuals to enhance human development throughout the life span. Professional counselors respect the dignity of all persons and are sensitive to the needs of diverse groups in our pluralistic society. Professional counselors assist people to deal with emotional/behavioral problems and the challenges of everyday life. Goals are developmental, educative, preventive, and remedial. The basic value commitment of the program is to the optimum development of the individual with an emphasis on helping students/clients learn more effectively and efficiently. Mission The Counseling and Counselor Education (C/CE) Program offers a 48 semester credit hour MS degree with tracks in school counseling (Bloomington and Indianapolis) and community counseling (Bloomington) as well as a 65 semester credit hour Ed.S. degree in mental health counseling (Bloomington). The purpose of the C/CE program is to prepare professional counselors, who will be able to assist people in growing mentally, emotionally, socially, educationally, and professionally. Professional counselors work in educational, health care, residential, private practice, community agency, government, corrections, and business and industry settings. The mission of the C/CE Program is to prepare highly competent, professional counselors for Indiana, the nation, and beyond, who are able to work effectively with diverse client populations in school, community, mental health and related settings. We: 1. are committed to the training of students who represent diversity in gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, culture, socioeconomic status, religious affiliation, and disability status; 2. promote a strong sense of professional identity in students; 3. prepare professional counselors who understand counseling and related theories and can translate such theories into effective practice with diverse client populations; 4. prepare reflective, ethical, and highly skilled practitioners who are knowledgeable and skilled in the most current and effective methods of counseling, consultation, collaboration, leadership, and advocacy; 5. prepare professional counselors who are committed to helping others fulfill their human potential; 6. aid students to earn appropriate licensure and/or certification in their chosen area; 7. emphasize a commitment to the value of research and best practices in the counseling field; and 8. work in partnership with a range of constituents to effect thoughtful change at local, national and international levels. View more details on Indiana University - Bloomington, IN . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Counseling and Personnel Services courses.