Counseling

Overview

Program Details

Through individualized planning, a Counseling program Northern Illinois University may be designed to focus on one of the following areas of professional counselor preparation: school counseling and clinical mental health counseling.

Area(s) of Emphasis:

• Specialization in School Counseling

• Specialization in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

An applicant must demonstrate satisfactory academic and professional progress as indicated by data included in the application for admission to the Graduate School and separate application to the counseling program.

Applicants to the program in counseling must attend a pre-admission workshop and be selected by the faculty on the basis of aptitude, ability, professional disposition and personal qualifications requisite for the field. Prior to the pre-admission workshop, applicants must complete the supplementary data forms and take any required tests. Admission to the master’s program in counseling is competitive and takes place once a year in the spring. Students are admitted for the summer session or fall semester. All materials must be received by the Graduate School and the Department of Counseling, Adult and Higher Education by February 1. Applicants are usually notified of an admission decision within three weeks of the pre-admission workshop.

Why NIU?

Each year, Northern Illinois University welcomes more than 5,000 graduate students from around the world to our vibrant community. We invite you to join us. Explore our wide range of graduate degrees and certificates. Our programs will advance your education and your career, and you'll have outstanding opportunities for research, innovation and hands-on learning.

Our university and individual programs of study rank nationally year after year. NIU is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching classifies NIU as a High Research Activity University.