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Application Requirements

This section provides information about application requirements and procedures to apply to the M.A. in Counseling program:  Clinical Mental Health, Family, School, or Rehab Counseling.

It is strongly recommended that interested parties attend a Department  Information Session to learn about the scope of the program, including application procedures and deadline dates. Contact the department at 773-442-5557 or 5550 for information. 

Application Deadline
The deadline to submit application materials to Graduate Admissions and Records is:

August 15, 2013 for Spring 2014
March 15, 2014 for Fall 2014

These dates differ from other application deadline dates at NEIU.

Application MaterialsAll application materials to apply to Counselor Education are found in the Department Forms section of this website. 

Application Procedures
Application materials are to be submitted to:

Graduate Admissions & Records
Northeastern Illinois University
5500 N. St. Louis Ave., room D-101-D
Chicago, Illinois  60625

To apply to the program, the applicant must provide Graduate Admissions and Records with the following documents:

  • Application checklist

  • Graduate Admissions Application

  • $30 application fee (check or money order)

  • Counselor Education Application

  • Letter of self-recommendation described on page 2 of the Counselor Education Application

  • Mark the date you will attend the Preadmission Workshop (PAW) on page 2 of the Counselor Education Application.  Attending the PAW is  mandatory as part of the application process.  An applicant who fails to attend the PAW will have their application deferred to the next application deadline.

  • Two letters of recommendation (on forms provided by the department)

  • Statement of employment history (resume)

  • Official transcripts in sealed envelopes from all colleges and universities attended

  • Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores.  Information regarding the GRE may be obtained at ets.org.  Only official copies of GRE results will be accepted.  The Educational Testing Service (ETS) does not report scores that are more than 5 years old.  Note: The school code for Northeastern Illinois University is #1090 and the educational code for student counseling is #3802.

  • Copy of current Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) (for applicants to School Counseling WITH Illinois Teacher License)

  • Evidence of taking and passing the basic skills requirement for the State of Illinois.  There are three options: Test of Academic Proficiency (TAP); ACT plus Writing; or SAT (for applicants to School Counseling WITH OR WITHOUT Illinois Teacher License)

  • For applicants to School Counseling WITH or WITHOUT Illinois Teacher License) Information regarding the TAP; ACT plus Writing; or SAT can be found at: 
    http://www.il.nesinc.com/, http://wwwactstudent.org/, http://sat.collegeboard.org/home

  • Fingerprint Background Check (for applicants to School Counseling WITHOUT Illinois Teacher License)

 Curriculum. The following describes the respective program requirements, including an explanation of core, elective, and clinical courses, and licensure and certification requirements:

PrerequisitesIt is important to note the following prerequisites and requirements with respect to each Counselor Education program:

  • Clinical Mental Health, Family, or Rehabilitation Counseling:  Two undergraduate courses in psychology, including one course in abnormal psychology, OR complete these prerequisites prior to practicum, if admitted to the program. 
     

  • School Counseling:  Teacher Licensure meets the prerequisite. 
     

  • School Counseling applicants who do not hold Teacher Licensure:  completion of the following courses (can be taken as student-at-large or prior to practicum, if admitted):

    • ELAD-EDFN 405 Development of Educational Thought

    • ELAD-EDFN 406 Human Development & Learning

    • ELAD-EDFN 407 Learning Theories and Educat Practice

    • SPED 404-Overview of the Field of Special Education

NOTE:  Taking courses as a student-at-large does not guarantee admission into the program.

Contact InformationContact information for the Counselor Education faculty, advisors, and staff is located on the Faculty/Staff section of this website.

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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