Chicago,
IL,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Educational Specialist in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in Chicago United States | Loyola University Chicago
Loyola University Chicago
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Chicago United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
29,700
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
If you're passionate about diversity, fairness, and creating a just society, and aspire to become a counselor who empowers individuals to overcome challenges and mental health struggles, explore Loyola University Chicago's EdS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.
Earning your EdS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Loyola qualifies you to take Illinois' Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) exam. Additionally, after two years of supervised counseling experience and passing the National Clinical Mental Health Counseling Examination (NCMHCE), you'll be eligible for the Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) credential.
The Educational Specialist (EdS) degree represents an advanced level of study that surpasses a master's program while maintaining an intensive schedule similar to doctoral programs like the EdD.
Graduates of this clinical mental health counseling program will be equipped to work in diverse environments such as private practices, community mental health facilities, and other professional settings.
Career opportunities include: Mental health therapist, Behavioral health specialist, Community support counselor
Addiction counselor, Marriage and family therapist,
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Application requirements for the Clinical Mental Health Counseling EdS include:
Official Transcripts
2 Letters of Recommendation
3.0 Minimum GPA
Resume/CV
Statement of Purpose
Your statement should be 1-3 pages and describe your academic and research interests, professional goals, and life experiences that have influenced your view of social justice.
Applicants must submit official transcripts for all undergraduate and any graduate work. To be eligible for admission, your transcript must show an earned bachelor's degree or a bachelor's degree in progress. Certified copies of transcripts are acceptable, faxed copies of transcripts are not considered official. If you attended Loyola University Chicago previously, you do not need to request transcripts, we have them on record. Copies of transcripts or transcripts not received in a sealed envelope from the university are considered unofficial. If you attended Loyola University Chicago previously, you do not need to request transcripts. We strongly encourage electronic submission of documents. Official transcripts should show a GPA of 3.0 or higher. In exceptional cases, applicants whose undergraduate GPA is below 3.0 may be admitted.
IELTS - 6.0
TOEFL (IBT) - 79
Official Transcripts
2 Letters of Recommendation
3.0 Minimum GPA
Resume/CV
Statement of Purpose
Your statement should be 1-3 pages and describe your academic and research interests, professional goals, and life experiences that have influenced your view of social justice.
Applicants must submit official transcripts for all undergraduate and any graduate work. To be eligible for admission, your transcript must show an earned bachelor's degree or a bachelor's degree in progress. Certified copies of transcripts are acceptable, faxed copies of transcripts are not considered official. If you attended Loyola University Chicago previously, you do not need to request transcripts, we have them on record. Copies of transcripts or transcripts not received in a sealed envelope from the university are considered unofficial. If you attended Loyola University Chicago previously, you do not need to request transcripts. We strongly encourage electronic submission of documents. Official transcripts should show a GPA of 3.0 or higher. In exceptional cases, applicants whose undergraduate GPA is below 3.0 may be admitted.
IELTS - 6.0
TOEFL (IBT) - 79
Tuition
USD
29,700