Northeastern Illinois University
M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Chicago, USA
MA
DURATION
4 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Jan 2027
TUITION FEES
USD 17,089 / per year
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: The M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Northeastern Illinois University (NEIU) is CACREP accredited and trains students from diverse backgrounds to deliver evidence-based interventions across theoretical orientations. The program combines a comprehensive academic curriculum with supervised clinical experiences and integrates CACREP standards. It meets Illinois requirements for Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) licensure, preparing students for clinical practice and clinical supervision roles.
Career Outcomes:
Career opportunities include: mental health agencies, community counseling centers, chemical dependency programs, hospitals, crisis centers, outpatient clinics, private practice, behavioral-health programs, and employee assistance programs, training, research and advocacy.
The M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). Many students in the program have their original degrees and experience in all fields of business, education, medicine, social work, law, religion, the arts, and other diverse fields. A number of students in the program also have advanced degrees at the master and doctoral level.
Students in the program will learn how to provide empirically supported interventions with clients within a variety of theoretical contexts.
Program Benefits
The program delivers a comprehensive academic curriculum and supervised clinical experiences that integrate the standards of CACREP and meets the requirements for the two levels of licensure as professional counselors in Illinois: Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor.
Career Opportunities
The M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling prepares you for careers in areas such as:
- Mental health agencies
- Community counseling agencies
- Chemical dependency programs
- Hospitals
- Crisis centers