SCHOOL COUNSELING, M.A.
The School Counseling, M.A., offered through the Department of Counselor Education, fulfills the educational requirements for the Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with School Counselor Endorsement. School Counseling also meets the educational requirements for the two levels of licensure as a professional counselor in the State of Illinois: Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC).
The School Counseling program was granted continuation of CACREP accreditation through March 2033. The end date of the next accreditation cycle will be determined at a CACREP Board of Directors meeting. In addition, the program’s graduate students are eligible to sit for the National Counselor Examination (NCE) during their last year of study. A passing score on the NCE is one of the requirements for the LPC or LCPC.
Credit hours required: 60
Admission Information
The program admits students for the fall and spring semesters.
Take a closer look at the Master of Arts in School Counseling and the courses offered toward the degree.
If you are interested in the program or have questions, please contact Counselor Education at (773) 442-5550 or counsedu@neiu.edu.
ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï is home to students from all corners of the world and is one of the most ethnically diverse universities in the nation. Our small class sizes, flexible schedules and dedicated faculty can help you succeed in your studies.
We offer an education with value.