Master of Arts in School Counseling
at Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago

Public University
Daniel L. Goodwin College of Education

Master of Arts in School Counseling
at
NEIU
Overview

NEIU`s Daniel L. Goodwin College of Education offers Master of Arts in School Counseling Degree program. The 3 years course of Master of Arts in School Counseling is offered by the NEIU. To pursue Degree Master of Arts in School Counseling fees for international students is USD 22248.0. The NEIU Master of Arts in School Counseling requirement for international students are IELTS, TOEFL, and PTE. Graduation cutoff for admission is CGPA - 2.75/4.

Duration	3 years
Course Level	PG Degree
Mode of Course	Full Time
International Students Admission Website	Go to Website
Tuition & Fees	₹19.27 Lakh View full breakup
Type of University	Public
Official Career Service Website	Go to Website

Master of Arts in School Counseling
at
NEIU
Fees

1st year tuition fees

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Tuition & fees	INR 19,27,122

Other expenses in 1st Year

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Hostel & Meals	INR 8,25,142
Transportation	INR 1,46,561
Books and supplies	INR 1,55,916
Personal expense	INR 4,78,662
Mandatory fee	INR 1,76,705
Total approximate fees	INR 17,82,986

Calculated at the exchange rate of 1 USD = INR 86.62 | Tuition & expenses were last updated on 19ᵗʰ December 2024

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Master of Arts in School Counseling
at
NEIU
Entry Requirements

Requirements for 12th grade Lock Icon

No specific cutoff mentioned

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CGPA - 2.75/4
Applicants must hold a bachelor degree with a minimum grade point average of 2.75

Applicants with undergraduate GPAs below 2.75 will not be admitted. Applicants who have earned a graduate degree from an accredited university are exempt from this requirement.

An Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) meets the requirement.

School Counseling applicants without a PEL are required to:

provide results of a state and federal fingerprint background check as part of the application process

complete four of the seven courses listed below. These courses can be taken as a student-at-large or prior to practicum, if admitted. However, taking these courses does not guarantee admission into the program:

Methods Teaching ELL in Diverse Classrooms

Survey of the Field of Special Education OR SPED 509 Methods I: Spec Curriculum in Special Ed

Issues in Literacy Instruction OR LTCY 501 Literacy Instruction in Elementary Grades

Literacy Instruction Content Areas Secondary Grades OR LTCY 513 Literacy Instruction for Middle Level
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TOEFL

Marks - 79/120
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PTE

Marks - 58/90
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IELTS

Marks - 6.5/9
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Problematic or poor performance during the PAW will make an applicant ineligible for admission
Meeting the minimum academic requirements is no guarantee of admission
Admission to the Counselor Education Department is competitive. It is possible for an otherwise acceptable applicant to be denied admission due to the competitive strength of the applicant pool

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International applicants who do not meet the English language proficiency minimum scores for graduate admission, but who meet all other academic requirements, may be considered for conditional admission in conjunction with School for the Advancement of English Language and Learning (SAELL). SAELL provides training for international students to meet the English language proficiency requirement
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Master of Arts in School Counseling
at
NEIU
Application Process

Step one

Prepare documents for application

LOR

Two recommenders (applicants will be prompted to enter contact information for 2 professional recommenders)

ESSAYS

An Essay (500-700 words or less), typed and double-spaced (instructions provided in the application)

Current resume

Step two

Additional documents required

Proof of English Langauge Proficiency
Bank letter(s) from each sponsor’s financial institution, if any
Copy of passport photo page
Financial statements
Official transcripts are required from all colleges and universities attended
Submit a two-page statement addressing your goals and objectives specific to the program to which the student is applying
Signed informed consent
Evidence of Professional Educator License (PEL) or, if no PEL, results of state and federal fingerprint background checks

Step three

Start your online application

https://apply.neiu.edu/apply/

Step four

Application fees for this course

USD 30 = INR 2.6 Thousand

Mode of payment: Credit card, Debit card, Wire money transfer

Payment can be made in three or four equal installments in each semester

Step five

Application deadline

Fall (Aug): 15th June

Spring (Jan): 1st Oct

*The dates specified are tentative dates as per the previous year records. Our expert counselors can help with exact deadline date. Connect with the expert now!

Master of Arts in School Counseling
at
NEIU
Placements

Particulars	Statistics (2022)
Internship Available	Yes, Internship opportunity is available

Master of Arts in School Counseling
at
NEIU
Highlights

The School Counseling, M.A., offered through the Department of Counselor Education, fulfills the educational requirements for the Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with School Counselor Endorsement
School Counseling also meets the educational requirements for the two levels of licensure as a professional counselor in the State of Illinois: Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)
The School Counseling program is nationally accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).
NEIU school counseling program emphasizes social justice and advocacy in schools and data-driven practices, particularly to affect systemic change in educational settings to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion