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M.A. in Counseling: School Counseling

The Department of Counselor Education offers a 48 hour program (16 courses) leading to the Master of Arts in Counseling: School Counseling.  The School Counseling program prepares one for employment as a school counselor in elementary, middle, and high schools. Graduates of the School Counseling program are eligible to apply for and obtain Type 73 certification upon successful completion of the Guidance component of the Basic Skills Test.

In addition, new Illinois State Board of Education guidelines have been implemented to allow non-certified teachers to apply for admission to the School Counseling sequence and, upon graduation obtain Type 73 endorsement as a school counselor.  Non-certified teachers include those who do not hold a current, valid Illinois teaching certificate.  Non-certified teachers seeking admission to the School Counseling program will need to satisfy additional requirements prior to admission to the program.  Please see the Curriculum section of the website for additional information.

Selection into program

The faculty will assess applicants using the following criteria:

• Aptitude for graduate level study

• Potential for success in forming effective interpersonal relationships in individual and small groups (individuals with disabilities, their families, and significant others)

• Openness to self-examination and potential for personal and professional development

*For further information on admission and selection into the program see the Counselor Education website.

School Counseling Sequence ~ Department of Counselor Education
Northeastern Illinois University
5550 N. St. Louis Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
Email: counsedu@neiu.edu ~ Telephone: 773-442-5550 ~ Fax:773-442-5559