Northern Illinois University
The Graduate School

Program Summary

The Master of Science in Education in Counseling provides preparation in the theory, techniques, and information needed by the professional counselor. The academic requirements as set forth by the Illinois State Board of Education and the National Board for Certified Counselors are fully met by graduates of this program. This program is nationally accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Education Programs (CACREP).

Graduate Catalog Program Information

Program-Specific Admission Information and Requirements

Affiliated College: College of Education

Degree(s) Offered: M.S.Ed. in Counseling

Area(s) of Emphasis:

• Specialization in School Counseling
• Specialization in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Program Requires GRE: No

Letters of Recommendation: 2

Additional Application Requirements

• Response to six counseling applicant essay prompts
• Current resume
• Attend pre-admissions workshop or pre-admission interview (by invitation sent early February)

University Requirements

• Admissions to NIU Graduate School
• Application Materials

Application Deadlines

All application materials must be received by the appropriate deadline below. (This is a firm deadline.)