Counselor Education Forms, Handouts and Documents
Examine the many resources available to current and prospective Counselor Education students. These resources can supplement your specific program of interest and the counseling profession in general.
For additional information, contact the Department of Counselor Education at (773) 442-5550 or counsedu@neiu.edu.
for prospective students
For current and/or prospective students
- 2022-2023 Counselor Education Student Handbook
- 2021-2022 Counselor Education Student Handbook
- 2020-2021 Counselor Education Student Handbook
- 2019-2020 Counselor Education Student Handbook
- Northeastern Illinois University Academic Catalog
- Scholarship Information
- Through a grant from the Department of Education, the Rehabilitation Counseling program awards scholarships to rehabilitation counseling students who desire to work in the state-federal vocational rehabilitation system. The Rehabilitation Counseling program has been awarded a five-year grant through the year 2025 providing full tuition scholarships for interested students admitted to the rehab counseling program. Contact Dr. Craig Johnston at c-johnston@neiu.edu for more information on the grant.
For current students
Program Planning Guides for M.A. in Counseling Programs
- Program Planning Guide: Clinical Mental Health Counseling, M.A.
- Program Planning Guide: Couple and Family Counseling, M.A.
- Program Planning Guide: School Counseling, M.A.
- Program Planning Guide: Rehabilitation Counseling, M.A.
Program Planning Guides for Non-Degree Counseling Certificate and Endorsement Programs
- Addiction Counseling Certificate
- Certificate in Couple and Family counseling
- Graduate Certificate in Trauma-Informed Counseling
- Non-Degree School Counselor Endorsement
- Certificate in Rehabilitation Counseling
Departmental Proficiency Exam (DPE)
Students should contact their program advisor for information regarding the DPE.
- 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022
- 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023
- 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, June 3, 2023
GRADUATE SCHOOL RESOURCES FOR UNDOCUMENTED STUDENTS
The Dream.Us: This organization helps connect DACA and undocumented students with schools and scholarships. It also offers various guides and resources describing different steps of the higher education process.
United We Dream: United We Dream advocates for immigrants and undocumented people, developing and running various support and empowerment campaigns. Visitors and members can access resources on various topics, including education.
Citizen Path: Citizen Path offers resources related to DACA and other legal proceedings that might concern undocumented students. The organization helps immigrants apply for legal status and provides information on various related topics.
Big Future by the College Board: The College Board's Big Future site offers resources on numerous educational topics relevant to undocumented students. For example, visitors can find financial aid information and guides for applying to college.
My Undocumented Life: This volunteer-run organization offers many resources for undocumented students, including guidance on how to apply for graduate school. Its website also lists fellowships for undocumented students, as well as key information about graduate school and advice from other undocumented students.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS): USCIS publishes information on the latest legal proceedings and news regarding DACA and other immigrant-related status issues. The website offers application guidelines, tips, and other resources.
Career Resources for Current and graduated students
Please visit NEIU's Career Development office, an excellent resource for current counselor education students and alumni to explore careers and job postings.
For a running compilation of job postings, please visit Counselor Education's Employment Opportunities page.
