Annoucements

The department holds a series of Information Sessions throughout the year for those interested in learning more about our community, family, school, and rehabilitation counseling programs.

You are strongly encouraged to attend one of the sessions to learn about the scope of our programs, including application procedures and deadline dates. Bring your questions, meet our faculty and staff. For more information, please contact the department at 773-442-5557 or 5550.

The next Information Session is scheduled for:

Friday, April 27, 2012
Friday, June 15, 2012

All sessions will be held from 6:00-8:00 pm in Lech Walesa Hall, room LWH 1001.

Lech Walesa Hall is located at 3601 W. Bryn Mawr Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625. Free street parking is available on Bryn Mawr, Central Park, and St. Louis Avenues. Presentations begin promptly at 6:00 pm.

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Applications for 2013-14 Practicum

Information to be announced in the fall 2012 term. For questions regarding practicum, please see your advisor.

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Departmental Proficiency Examination (DPE)
The next DPE exam is scheduled from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon, Saturday, June 9, 2012, room TBA. Please contact your advisor for questions regarding the exam.

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National Counselor Examination (NCE) for the National Certified Counselor (NCC) Credential

The next NCE will be offered Saturday, October 13, 2012, room TBA. Applications will be available in the month of June.

The National Certified Counselor (NCC) is the National Board for Certified Counselor's professional counseling credential. Holders of this certification must meet national standards set by the counseling profession. The NCC is a voluntary credential. It is not the same as state licensure, nor is it a substitute for it. In the state of Illinois, a passing score on the NCE can be used as a method for applying for the LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) license. For additional information on the NCE exam, go to nbcc.org.

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Certified Rehabilitation Counselor Exam --To Be Announced

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Counselor Education Alumni and Type 73

Alumni who graduated from any (Community Counseling, Family Counseling, Career Counseling, Rehabilitation Counseling) NEIU Counselor Education program other than school counseling can now obtain Type 73 Certification. Information can be found on the Type 73 Certification for Alumni page.

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