Overview

PNW’s Mental Health Counseling MSEd degree program is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs. Students are highly sought after for practicums, internships and job opportunities.

Upon graduation, you’ll be eligible to become a licensed mental health counselor. Pass rates for licensure are exceptional among our alumni.

Outcomes

As a graduate of this Education - Mental Health Counseling program from Purdue University Northwest, you’ll be eligible to become a licensed mental health counseling associate or counselor.

You can add the Addictions Certification, which allows you to become licensed as an addictions counselor. This degree qualifies you for certain positions that require master’s-level training and licensure, such as roles with Veterans Affairs.

Career Paths

This program prepares you for a range of careers, including roles in:

Mental health agencies
Private practice
The criminal justice system

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Group Counseling Theories and Techniques

Mental Health Counseling

Career Development and Assessment

Counseling and Psychopathology

Crisis Intervention and Emergency Management

Research in Counseling

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-05-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-30 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-07-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2028-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-10-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hammond, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

To apply to this program, you’re required to submit:

Online application with counseling supplement
Three professional recommendations
Official undergraduate transcript (a GPA of 3.0 or higher is preferred)

After our faculty reviews the application materials, we send invitations for on-site interviews.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

12720 USD / year

≈ 12720 USD / year
Out-of-State

8764 USD / year

≈ 8764 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

5620 USD / year

≈ 5620 USD / year

Living costs

Hammond

United States

1012 - 1638 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

Outcomes

Career Paths

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Hammond

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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