• On-Campus Component
    No
  • Cost
    $884 per credit
  • Total Credits
    60
  • Credential
    Graduate Degree
  • Admission GPA
    3.0
  • Application Deadlines
    Rolling Deadlines
  • Campus
    Twin Cities
  • College
    College of Continuing and Professional Studies

Why Choose the IBH Program?

The Master of Professional Studies in Integrated Behavioral Health (IBH) prepares counselors and therapists to treat clients with mental health, substance use, or co-occurring disorders. The IBH program provides a strong theoretical and practical foundation in integrative treatment modalities, clinical skills, professional and ethical responsibilities, and client advocacy.

The IBH degree features:

  • Dual modality: online and hybrid program options
  • Coursework that meets Minnesota Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (MNLADC) and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) educational requirements
  • A comprehensive, integrated curriculum that addresses both mental health and substance use disorders
  • Real-world application that reflects state-of-the-art, evidence-based best practices
  • A case-based learning approach to enhance understanding of counseling theories and techniques
  • A client-centered focus that recognizes more than one treatment ideology
  • A diverse and inclusive student experience

State Licensure Requirements

Professional licensure is regulated individually by each state, meaning educational and experiential requirements can vary significantly across state lines due to differing legislative standards and public health needs.

The MPS in Integrated Behavioral Health prepares students to meet the educational and internship requirements for the following state licenses:

  • The Minnesota Licensed Drug and Alcohol Counselor (LADC)
  • The Minnesota Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
  • The Minnesota Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)
  • The Wisconsin Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) – equivalent to LPCC in Minnesota

Visit the CCAPS website for more information.

Courses

To earn the Master of Professional Studies in Integrated Behavioral Health, complete 60 credits. You have up to five years to complete the degree; however, you may complete the degree in approximately three years by following a full-time pathway (nine credits for the first few terms then six).

Required Courses

  • Foundations of Counseling: Co-occurring Substance Use and Mental Health Disorders (ADDS 6001)
  • Counseling Ethics and Professional Counselor Identity (ADDS 6005)
  • Applied Psychopharmacology (ADDS 6011)
  • Social and Cultural Diversity in Counseling (ADDS 6015)
  • Counseling Skills: Group Counseling (ADDS 6021)
  • Counseling Skills: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing (ADDS 6025)
  • Foundations of Assessment and Treatment Planning (ADDS 6031)
  • Research and Evaluation Methods in Counseling (ADDS 6035)
  • Career Counseling & Professional Development (IBH 6301)
  • Applications of Counseling Theories (IBH 6305)
  • Differential Diagnosis (IBH 6311)
  • Family Dynamics in Counseling (IBH 6315)
  • Trauma & Crisis Intervention (IBH 6321)
  • Applications of Assessment (IBH 6325)
  • Human Lifespan Development (IBH 6331)
  • Practicum (ADDS/IBH 6905)
  • Counseling Internship* (ADDS 6996)
  • Counseling Internship* (IBH 6996)
  • Counseling Elective 1: Any nonrequired IBH, HSEX course, or other course with permission of DGS*
  • Counseling Elective 2: Any nonrequired IBH, HSEX course, or other course with permission of DGS* 

* Students who choose to complete the LADC midpoint internship will complete additional credits of ADDS 6996 Internship in lieu of an elective course. All students will complete at least three terms of Practicum and Internship leading to at least 880 hours of fieldwork experience.

Internship

All students admitted to the University of Minnesota’s Master of Professional Studies in Integrated Behavioral Health (IBH) are expected to complete a minimum of 880 hours of supervised internship at an area agency approved by IBH internship faculty as part of their academic program.

Approved Electives

Elective courses (0–6 credits) must relate to counseling, human development, or human services, or must enhance your understanding of mental health, co-occurring disorders, substance use disorders, or human behavior within a broader context. For courses not listed below, obtain approval from the Director of Graduate Studies.

Career Outlook

The IBH degree is among the few programs that provide preparation for treatment of patients with co-occurring disorders and meet the educational requirements for the Minnesota Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (MNLADC) and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC).

 

  • 15.7%

    Expected employment growth in mental health and behavioral therapy occupations between 2023-33 in Minnesota*

  • $69.4K

    Median salary for positions which request an LPCC*

Your future career could be as a:*

  • Mental Health Therapist  
  • Behavioral Health Counselor
  • Behavioral Health Therapist
  • Social/Human Service Assistant
  • Senior Clinical Supervisor


* Lightcast™, accessed 3/6/23.