Overview

Program Highlights

Professional Licensure

Become a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC), a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), as the program fulfills the educational requirements to sit for all of these exams. For those wishing to become a licensed school counselor in Illinois, the program also prepares you to receive your Professional Educator License (PEL).

Hands-On Experience

Apply your classroom knowledge to the field with a 600-hour internship that allows you to gain counseling experience under the supervision of a qualified mentor. You’ll receive weekly feedback from your supervisor and be able to hone your counseling skills before you graduate.

Customized Degree

Choose between concentrations in Addictions, School Counseling, and Clinical Mental Health Counseling, as well as different licensure options. Shape your degree to match your career interests and goals.

Expert Faculty

Learn from faculty who bring years of real-world counseling experience to the classroom and who are also active researchers in the field. You’ll be learning the most current theories and best practices so you can meet the needs of today’s employers.

Student Organization

Students in the M.S. Counseling degree program automatically become members of the The National Louis University Counseling Association (NLUCA), a student organization committed to broadening access to compassionate, social justice-oriented counselors in Illinois. The organization provides opportunites for students to network with peers in the counseling field, develop leadership and advocacy skills, and stay up-to-date with professional development opportunities.

Accreditation

NLU Illinois’ MS in Counseling program is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).

National Louis University (NLU) is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), one of six accreditors recognized by the United States Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Counseling and Human Development in a Multicultural Society
Clinical Techniques of Counseling
Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis
Theory and Practice of Family Therapy
Human Development Theory

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 30 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-23 00:00:00

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Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 SCH

60-67

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Chicago, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete application

Official transcripts or NACES evaluation for credits earned outside of the USA
Proof of English scores or waiver

Resume

Writing Sample
3 Letters of Recommendation

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

18960 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 47400 USD for the full programme during 30 months.
National

18960 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 47400 USD for the full programme during 30 months.
In-State

18960 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 47400 USD for the full programme during 30 months.

Living costs for Chicago

1297 - 2491 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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