Overview

As the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) states, as a school counselor you will help students focus on academic, career and social/emotional development along with preparing students to lead fulfilling lives as responsible members of society.

The School Counseling at Lewis University goals are to:

Provide a knowledge base in relevant areas of School Counseling theory and demonstrate the pragmatic application of those theories.
Develop candidates’ skills in techniques of counseling, interviewing, and assessment.
Develop an understanding of the school counselor’s role in the organization and implementation of a comprehensive developmental counseling program.
Develop candidates’ understanding of the uniqueness of each individual and demonstrate how the counselor must be flexible in dealing with the individual.
Develop a professional identity and an understanding of ethics and ethical behavior.

Flexibility for Working Adults

Evening classes to make coursework convenient
Small class sizes for personal attention
Program can be designed and paced to meet the needs of the adult learner
Some select courses will be offered online and/or hybrid (face to face and online)

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Psychopathology

Interviewing Skills

Practicum in School Counseling

Career Development Theory

Internship in School Counseling
Advanced Developmental Psychology

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

international deadline is 6 months before start date

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

40 SCH

40-47

Delivered

On Campus, Blended, Online

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

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete an application form, accompanied by a non-nonrefundable application fee.

Submit a personal statement in which the applicant provides a brief work/school history and reasons for seeking enrollment in the School Counseling program. This personal statement will serve as a writing skills sample.

Submit two letters of recommendation from professors, employers, or supervisors.

Submit an official transcript of all academic work previously attempted or completed. An applicant's GPA should equal a 3.0 on a scale of 4.0

Certify proficiency in reading and writing English, if the student is from a non-English speaking country, by achieving a 550 on the TOEFL written exam; 213 on the computerized exam; 79 on the Internet-based exam; or IELTS score of 6.0. ELS level 112 completed. Step Eiken (Japan) Pre-1 is also accepted.

Receive acceptance by the Graduate Council of the College of Education and Social Sciences.

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

670 USD / year

≈ 670 USD / year
Out-of-State

670 USD / year

≈ 670 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

670 USD / year

≈ 670 USD / year

Living costs

Chicago

United States

1297 - 2491 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

Flexibility for Working Adults

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Chicago

Funding

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