M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

The M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). Many students in the program have their original degrees and experience in all fields of business, education, medicine, social work, law, religion, the arts, and other diverse fields. A number of students in the program also have advanced degrees at the master and doctoral level.

Students in the program will learn how to provide empirically supported interventions with clients within a variety of theoretical contexts.

Program Benefits

The program delivers a comprehensive academic curriculum and supervised clinical experiences that integrate the standards of CACREP and meets the requirements for the two levels of licensure as professional counselors in Illinois: Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor.

At NEIU, bring your passion to life.

Northeastern Illinois University is one of the most diverse universities in the United States with a welcoming community of more than 7,000 students. Small classes mean you will work closely with our excellent faculty who will help you discover and develop ideas that will shape the future. You will learn to think critically, adapt to change, solve problems, and become a leader in your chosen field—qualities employers desire.

Northeastern’s 67-acre Main Campus is located in a safe residential community on the Northwest Side of Chicago, Illinois.

As one of the world’s great cities, Chicago is a key location for business, technology, art, food, architecture and sports.

The diversity of Chicago is reflected in the shops and restaurants that are just walking distance from NEIU thus you will never be far from the food and other items that you are used to at home. Northeastern offers students the best of both worlds—access to all Chicago has to offer and a retreat from its hustle and bustle.

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