Distinctives

Program Outcomes

The following statements reflect the specific program outcomes of the Indiana Wesleyan University Division of Graduate Counseling:

1. Students will demonstrate mastery in each of the core areas of counseling competency: 
   a. Professional Counseling Orientation and Ethical Practice 
   b. Social and Cultural Diversity 
   c. Human Growth and Development 
   d. Career Development 
   e. Counseling and Helping Relationships 
   f. Group Counseling and Group Work 
   g. Assessment and Testing 
   h. Research and Program Evaluation
2. Students will display professional dispositions suitable for the counseling profession and their particular specialization. 
3. Students will demonstrate an ability to integrate faith with the practice of their profession. 
4. Students will demonstrate proficiency in oral and written communication skills. 
5. Students will demonstrate competency in their selected area of specialization.

Clinical Emphasis

Clinical experience is the centerpiece of all IWU Graduate Counseling programs. Skill-building under the careful supervision of experienced faculty begins in the first semester of study, continues into on-site practicums, and culminates with community-based internships. Live supervision and the digital recording of sessions enable clinical training to be tailored to address the specific needs and strengths of the counseling trainee. The division is home to the Graduate Counseling Clinics, state-of-the-art facilities that offer counseling services to the Marion and Indianapolis communities. The clinics’ services are offered to the community on a sliding fee scale per session, that ranges from free to twenty dollars, based on household income. By serving in these clinics, students are guaranteed to deliver a level of service that is in alignment with diverse populations presenting issues typical of community and university service delivery systems.

Accreditation

The Clinical Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling specializations are accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), 1001 N. Fairfax St., Suite 510, Alexandria, VA 22314, 703-535-5990, an accrediting arm of the American Counseling Association (ACA), 5999 Stevenson Ave., Alexandria, VA 22304, 800-347-6647. The Marriage and Family Counseling/Therapy program is dually accredited by CACREP and the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy (COAMFTE), 112 South Alfred Street Alexandria, VA 22314,703-253-0473. Through the Addictions Counseling specialization, Indiana Wesleyan University is an Approved Education Provider of NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals, 1001 N. Fairfax St., Suite 201, Alexandria, VA 22314, 800-548-0497, and the Indiana Association for Addiction Professionals (IAAP), 1829 Cunningham Rd., Indianapolis, IN 46224, 317-481-9255. The School Counseling specialization is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), 2010 Massachusetts Ave. N.W., Suite 500, Washington, DC 20036, 202-466-7496.

Indiana Wesleyan University focuses on providing the right atmosphere for adult education and those seeking degree completion. If you are seeking a Christian counseling degree, we offer a program online and from two Indiana campus locations. If you are interested in learning more about our Christian university, call 866-468-6498 for more information about our counseling programs.