Counseling

Master of Arts, Master of Education

College of Education

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Advance your leadership skills on a Vincentian foundation

With a master’s degree in Counseling, you’ll transform lives using careful, considered approaches to complex human problems. Our graduate counseling program is one of the largest in Illinois and produces skilled leaders in each of its specialty areas which are accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Educational Programs (CACREP).

  • Clinical Mental Health Counseling

  • School Counseling

Courses are offered weekday evenings and Saturdays on the Lincoln Park Campus in person, hybrid, asynchronous and synchronous formats. The program can be completed in three years.

Provide guided instruction for Chicago students

Directly impact the diverse population of Chicago by working in our Education and Counseling Center. This learning laboratory offers a variety of programs and events for children and teens. You’ll gain experience providing individual and group counseling to school-aged children.

Application Deadlines

The Counseling program admits new students every fall quarter. It has set admission deadlines, and prospective students must complete an application by the deadlines provided below. An in-person interview will be scheduled for applicants in March. People unable to attend the in-person interview will be able to schedule a Zoom interview date. Completing an application by the priority deadline is highly encouraged.
FALL TERM DEADLINES:
Priority Deadline: February 15
Final Deadline: June 15
Admission Requirements
Submit an online application, letters of recommendation, essay, résumé, personal statement and official transcripts.
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Required Courses
Based on your specialty area, you’ll take 90 credit hours of core curriculum and specialty area coursework, as well as practicum, internship, and elective courses.
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DePaul’s Counseling program was the first in Illinois and 24th in the United States to affiliate with Education Trust’s National Center for Transforming School Counseling.

Expand your knowledge with educational leaders

At DePaul, you’ll learn from faculty like Assistant Professor Rebecca Michel who recently published an article that was recognized as the Most Valuable Article of the Year by ACA AdultSpan Journal. At DePaul, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from her in courses like contextual dimensions of college student development and career counseling.

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Brian (MEd)
Counseling Department Chair, William Jones College Preparatory High School
Alumni Network
Your degree connects you with DePaul’s community of more than 195,500 alumni, 122,500 of whom are in the Chicago area. You’ll also have access to College of Education alumni resources, including networking, professional development workshops and certifications.
Program Data
Each year the Counseling Program conducts a self-evaluation to inform curricular and programmatic changes. 
​Scholarships
Graduate school is an investment in your future. Learn more about the financial aid and scholarship opportunities available to you.
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Contact Information
For more information about applying, contact The Office of Graduate Admission for DePaul’s College of Education at (773) 325-4405 or edgradadmissions@depaul.edu.
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