| Academic Year of Entry | 2020-21 | 2021-22 | 2022-23 | 2023-24 | 2024-25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applications | 68 | 66 | 66 | 55 | 58 |
| Number Accepted | 40 | 45 | 45 | 44 | 47 |
| % | 58.8% | 68.2% | 68.2% | 80.0% | 81.0% |
| Number Matriculated | 27 | 24 | 26 | 23 | 22 |
| % | 67.5% | 53.3% | 57.8% | 52.3% | 37.9% |
| Retained into 2nd year | 27 | 21 | 26 | 22 | 22 |
| % | 100% | 87.5% | 100% | 95.7% | 100% |
| Graduated in 2 years | 27 | 18 | 26 | N/A | N/A |
| % | 100% | 75.0% | 100.0% | 70.0% | N/A |
| Total Graduated | 27 | 19 | 26 | 16 | N/A |
| % | 100% | 79.2% | 100% | 70.0% | N/A |
| Still in Progress | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 22 |
| % | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 13% | 100% |
| Academic Year of ENtry | 2020-21 | 2021-22 | 2022-23 | 2023-24 | 2024-25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean Undergraduate GPA | N/A** | 3.44 | 3.5 | 3.715 | 3.67 |
**The University moved to a new application system in 2021, therefore this data cannot be accessed.
| Description | 2020-21 | 2021-22 | 2022-23 | 2023-24 | 2024-25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| *Obtained state licensure | 14 | 18 | 19 | 11 | N/A |
| % | 52% | 95% | 73% | 69% | N/A |
| Enrolled in doctoral program | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| % | 7% | 0% | 8% | 0% | 0% |
*Obtained state licensure: This number includes graduates with an associate license or who are fully licensed
- Send results of any standardized examinations that are given in the country of origin (e.g., General Certification of Education (GCE), University of Cambridge Higher School Certification, Senior High School Leaving Certificate, etc.)
- Submit a course-by- course evaluation of foreign educational credentials from any recognized service, such as World Education Services, Inc., International Consultants of Delaware, Inc., or Education Credential Evaluators, Inc. Because universities around the world differ, we require this evaluation as an assurance that you have completed the US equivalent of a bachelor's degree and have taken all appropriate prerequisite courses. Photocopies are not acceptable.
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) minimum scores of at least 79 and at least 6.5 on the IELTS.
Completed application files are evaluated by the Department of Counseling Admissions Committee. The committee evaluates applicants in a number of areas, including background preparation, breadth of coursework, academic awards and achievement, standardized test scores, applied professional experience, leadership and service, research experience, quality of personal statement and strength of recommendation letters. Selected MA applicants are invited to campus for personal interviews.
The committee offers admission to those applicants they feel have the greatest academic ability, dedication to excellence, emotional and social maturity and potential to become effective and contributing professionals in the professions of counseling and/or art therapy. Announcement of final admission decisions are made by mid-April. Applicants are admitted to begin only in the fall semester, although students may be admitted as non-degree seeking students to take selected graduate courses at any time during the year.
Criminal Background Check
In order to meet professional licensure requirements as well as protect future patients/clients and clinical sites, admitted students are required to have criminal background checks prior to matriculation into the program. A criminal history may affect fieldwork placement and/or licensure, and in some cases, disqualify a student from admission.
For the fall semester cohort admission in August, completed applications and all supporting documents must be received by:
- January 15 for the Art Therapy Track
- February 1 for priority consideration for the MA in Mental Health Counseling program
- February 15 for the MA in Mental Health Counseling program
Late applications will only be reviewed if additional class positions are available.
Mail application materials to:
University of Indianapolis
College of Education and Behavioral Sciences
1400 East Hanna Avenue
Health Pavilion 2nd Floor
Indianapolis, IN 46227-3697
317-788-8031
Email: gradadmissions@uindy.edu
Students who have completed graduate-level work in psychology may substitute these courses for required courses at the University of Indianapolis.
Normally, a maximum of 15 graduate credit hours may be transferred from another institution. Credit can only be granted for coursework that is judged by the School to be equivalent to courses offered in the graduate psychology program at UIndy. Credit transfer is not granted for prior clinical practica, internship, thesis or dissertation work; PSY 520--Ethics, Professional Standards & Legal Issues; or for courses in which a grade lower than B was obtained.
All transferred work must have been completed within the five years prior to application for admission. The courses and exact number of credit hours that will be accepted for transfer from another institution will be determined by the School after examination of course syllabi and transcripts. The School reserves the right to require that students evidence satisfactory performance on a competency examination before granting transfer credit for a course.
Students are typically expected to take a full academic load as they complete the program. However, a limited number of students who would otherwise not be able to attend the University of Indianapolis may be admitted to the program on a part-time basis. If accepted, part-time students must submit a detailed plan of study that includes a semester-by-semester outline of how they intend to complete the degree requirements.
This outline should include the courses that the student plans to take and a practicum schedule. Part-time students are encouraged to enroll for a minimum of 18 credit hours per year in order to finish the program within the University time limits and meet the residency requirement. All students, regardless of full-time or part-time status, must complete the program (including internship) in five years. It is recommended that full-time students limit any work outside of the program to less than 20 hours per week, since experience indicates that working in excess of this will have a detrimental effect on performance in the program.
Students may take up to 12 credit hours of select courses as non-degree seeking students. Practicum and internship courses and related clinical experiences cannot be taken by non-degree seeking students.