MA in School Counseling - Licensed Teachers Earning (LPC Option) in Romeoville United States | Lewis University

Lewis University's School Counseling graduate programs cater to both certified educators and those without teaching credentials. These curriculum pathways align with Illinois state standards to address the growing demand for skilled counselors in elementary and secondary education environments.

According to the American School Counselor Association (ASCA), school counselors play a vital role in guiding students' academic growth, career planning, and social-emotional learning while equipping them to become contributing members of their communities.

Both program tracks share identical learning outcomes, which include:
Establishing foundational knowledge in School Counseling principles and their practical implementation.
Enhancing proficiency in counseling methods, interviewing techniques, and evaluation processes.
Cultivating awareness of counselors' responsibilities in creating and maintaining comprehensive developmental counseling programs.
Recognizing individual differences and adapting counseling approaches accordingly.
Fostering professional identity development and ethical practice standards.

Participants will complete coursework satisfying the Professional Educator License prerequisites, plus additional classes qualifying them for the Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) exam. (The LPC credential permits school counselors to offer mental health services in community settings beyond educational institutions.) Those pursuing the LPC pathway must complete at least 60 credit hours and a 600-hour internship to fulfill program requirements.