Chicago,
IL,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Education in School Counseling in Chicago United States | Loyola University Chicago
Loyola University Chicago
|
Chicago United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
23,760
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
Address educational disparities and support marginalized communities through Loyola University Chicago's MEd in School Counseling program. This Master of Education degree prepares you to work as a counselor in K-12 school settings.
Loyola's school counseling graduate program aligns with Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) requirements for counselor training. Graduates of the MEd program become eligible to pursue Illinois' School Counseling Professional Educator License (PEL).
Earning your education master's in school counseling from Loyola equips you with the expertise, competencies, and ethical foundation for a successful counseling career and beyond.
Career paths include:
School counselor, Career advisor
As part of the nationwide Jesuit educational network encompassing 27 institutions, Loyola graduates benefit from comprehensive career support including professional guidance, resume and interview preparation, job fairs, employment opportunities through our Career Services, and access to resources at other Jesuit universities across the country.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Application requirements for the School Counseling MEd include:
Official Transcripts
2 Letters of Recommendation
3.0 Minimum GPA
Statement of Purpose
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. Transcripts must show a GPA of at least a 3.0. Two Letters of Recommendation , Your statement should be 1-3 pages, and you should describe your:
Academic and research interests, as well as your professional goals,
Life experiences that have influenced your view of social justice,
Any research and professional experiences.
Resume
A current resume that highlights at least two years of work experience relevant to your professional goals An applicant for admission must ordinarily hold (or receive prior to matriculation) a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution. In addition, because academic qualifications are of major importance, the applicant ordinarily must have achieved a grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. If you have non-U.S. educational credentials, you are required to submit your official education credentials (e.g., transcripts, mark sheets, degree certificates, graduation diplomas) and evaluation fee directly to any NACES member companies.
For the TOEFL, a minimum score of 79 on the iBT or a 550 on the written test is required.
For the IELTS, a minimum score of 6.0 is required.
Official Transcripts
2 Letters of Recommendation
3.0 Minimum GPA
Statement of Purpose
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. Transcripts must show a GPA of at least a 3.0. Two Letters of Recommendation , Your statement should be 1-3 pages, and you should describe your:
Academic and research interests, as well as your professional goals,
Life experiences that have influenced your view of social justice,
Any research and professional experiences.
Resume
A current resume that highlights at least two years of work experience relevant to your professional goals An applicant for admission must ordinarily hold (or receive prior to matriculation) a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution. In addition, because academic qualifications are of major importance, the applicant ordinarily must have achieved a grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. If you have non-U.S. educational credentials, you are required to submit your official education credentials (e.g., transcripts, mark sheets, degree certificates, graduation diplomas) and evaluation fee directly to any NACES member companies.
For the TOEFL, a minimum score of 79 on the iBT or a 550 on the written test is required.
For the IELTS, a minimum score of 6.0 is required.
Tuition
USD
23,760