Overview

Students in the program will experience a variety of opportunities to learn and practice skills in these areas.

This degree is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). Faculty members are committed to establish a learning environment that promotes counselor competence, professional ethics, personal integrity and cultural sensitivity. Upon graduation, you’ll be eligible for K-12 school counselor licensure in Indiana.

As a student in this program, you’ll undertake training experiences that celebrate diversity, increase multicultural sensitivity and enable you to meet the needs of individuals and families from diverse backgrounds.

Outcomes

As a graduate of this Education - School Counseling program from Purdue University Northwest, you’ll be eligible to become a licensed school counselor. Many of our students complete the department’s Expressive Arts Certificate, or a few of the classes, to take those counseling skills into their practice. with their students. You can also complete an additional four courses to be eligible to become a licensed mental health counselor.

Career Paths

Most of our alumni work as school counselors, but some students go on to pursue doctorates in counselor education. Others work in higher education or related helping professions.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Group Counseling Theories and Techniques

School Counseling

Career Development and Assessment

Measurement and Instrument Design

Special Topics in Education (Counseling Children and Adolescents)

Counseling Theories and Techniques Laboratory

Program Development and Organization in Human Services

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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

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

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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

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Non-residents

12349 USD / year

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Out-of-State

8508 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

5619 USD / year

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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.

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