DeKalb,
IL,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Education in Counseling - School Counseling in Dekalb United States | Northern Illinois University
Northern Illinois University
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Dekalb United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
18,180
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
42 months
The Master of Science in Education (M.S.Ed.) in counseling holds national accreditation from CACREP and demands at least 60 semester credit hours. This program equips future counselors with essential theoretical knowledge, practical skills, and professional information. Graduates fulfill all academic standards established by both the Illinois State Board of Education and the National Board for Certified Counselors. Students can tailor their studies through personalized planning, specializing in either school counseling or clinical mental health counseling. The school counseling track includes coursework and training designed for K-12 educational environments. Those pursuing educator licensure must pass state-required examinations before beginning their internship. Additional details about educator licensure are available.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Submit Two Letters of Recommendation to the Graduate School. Official Transcripts be sent from all of the Applicant's Undergraduate and Graduate Institutions directly to the Graduate School. An applicant whose native language is not English must present an IELTS score of 6.5 or alternatively, a TOEFL score of at least 80 on the TOELF ibt . Normally, to be considered for admission, a non-U.S. citizen shall have completed a four-year undergraduate degree. A minimum 2.75 overall GPA on a 4.00 system or a 3.20 GPA with 15 or more semester hours of graduate work at an accredited institution.
Tuition
USD
18,180