Students may pursue course work for this program on the Indianapolis and the Bloomington campus. All course work needed for the Ed. S. in Counseling program is offered at the Bloomington campus. Professional counselors assist individuals in enhancing human development throughout one's life span. Professional counselors assist people to deal with emotional problems and the challenges of everyday life.
Goals are developmental, educative, and preventive.
Professional counselors also assist people in growing mentally, emotionally, spiritually, socially, educationally, and professionally. Professional counselors work in educational, health care, residential, private practice, community agency, government and business and industry settings. The mental health counseling program is a 65 credit hour program leading to the Ed. Preparation for this degree occurs through a combination of course work on basic theory, laboratory experience, practicum, a two semester internship in a relevant setting and a one semester advanced internship. One must complete the Ed.S. degree.