Criminal Background Policy
Occasions may arise when applicants to the Indiana Wesleyan University Graduate Counseling program may have a criminal record. If that is the case, then the applicant is highly encouraged to seek out the Professional Licensing Agency in the state in which they reside, or expect to practice counseling upon graduation, and ask if the board can speak to the applicant’s ability to become licensed with the criminal background in question. By taking this step the applicant is not assured of knowing their ability to be licensed, but will be more informed before starting a degree program. The Indiana Wesleyan University Graduate Counseling program cannot be held liable if the applicant completes the program and then finds out they are not able to become licensed. If the applicant gets documentation about license eligibility prior to admittance to the program, then the applicant should submit documentation of the board’s response. Also, a favorable response from a state board does not equate to admittance to the Indiana Wesleyan University Graduate Counseling program. The applicant is encouraged to be candid about their criminal background in the admission application and interview so that the program can make the most informed decision about admittance to the program.
