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M.A. in Counseling: School Counseling

The Department of Counselor Education offers a 48 credit hour program (for applicants with a Professional Educator License) or a 60 credit hour program (for applicants without a Professional Educator License) leading to the Master of Arts in Counseling: School Counseling. 

The School Counseling program prepares students for employment as a school counselor in elementary, middle, and high schools.

The School Counseling degree fulfills the educational requirements for the two levels of licensure as professional counselors in the State of Illinois:  Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC). 

In addition, graduates of the School Counseling program fulfill the educational requirements in the State of Illinois for a Professional Educator License (PEL), with the School Counselor endorsement.

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

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