MPS Integrated Behavioral Health at University of Minnesota Twin Cities

Programme overview

The Master of Professional Studies in Integrated Behavioral Health is a rigorous counselor education program that prepares students as future counselors to serve diverse populations with co-occurring substance use and mental health health disorders.

Faculty: College of Continuing and Professional Studies | Duration: 3 years / Plan C 60 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: Minneapolis, MN, United States

What you will study

Required components: Foundation Courses, Pre-IBH Course, IBH Courses, Counseling Electives, Practicum, Counseling Internship 1, Counseling Internship 2. In addition to course work, an 880-hour field placement is required to complete the degree. Students may take one or more courses per term and have up to five years to complete a master's degree.

Career pathways

Students enter the counseling profession with a strong foundation in integrative treatment modalities, clinical skills, professional and ethical responsibilities, cultural attunement, and client advocacy.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Your complete application will include: An online application A professional statement Two letters of recommendation College transcripts A resume or curriculum vitae English proficiency test scores (if applicable) An application fee Please refer to the program website for further details. Applicants must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited post-secondary US institution or an international equivalent. Minimum undergraduate GPA 3.0. We welcome applications from students who have: - a bachelor's degree from an accredited post-secondary US institution, or its international equivalent - an undergraduate GPA of 3.0* * If you have a GPA below 3.0, please include a statement of extenuating circumstances. Please refer to the program website for further details.

Duration: 3 years / Plan C 60 credits

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