M.A. in School Counseling

Northeastern Illinois University

Location

United States of America (USA)

Study Format

On Campus

Course language

English

Study Fields

Psychology, Social Work, Counseling Psychology, Education

Duration

2 Years

Academic pace

Full Time, Part-time

Degree

Master of Arts (MA)

Tuition Fee

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Program Description

The M.A. in School Counseling is nationally accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). The program emphasizes a developmental counseling approach integrating the philosophy and standards of the American School Counselor Association's National Model, the Developmental Counseling Model for Illinois Schools, the Illinois State Standards for School Counselors, and CACREP.

Approximately half of the students in the program are career changers without a background in education or teaching. They have degrees and experiences in various fields. In 2004, Illinois law made it possible for individuals without a teaching license to become school counselors.

Program Benefits

The program fulfills the educational requirements for the Illinois Professional Educator License with School Counselor Endorsement. It also meets the educational requirements for two levels of licensure as a professional counselor in Illinois: Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor.

About the School

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.