The Department has an outstanding, caring, and accessible faculty composed of individuals who are extensively qualified as instructors and have impressive experience in the field to give you a well-rounded, practical educational experience. We offer facilities and researched-based training practices for Masters level professional counselors. The cohort model provides ongoing support and connections among students for a close-knit feel.
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"I chose to attend EIU because of the availability of the course I was interested in. But more so, the structure of the course. It had more opportunities for internship and supervision which was something I was looking out for while picking a school to continue my education."Anntoinnette LaryeaClass of 2026, Clinical Mental health Counseling major
The Department of Counseling and Student Development offers the Master of Science in Counseling with a concentration in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. This program meets the requirements for the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) and leads to licensure as a Professional Counselor (LPC) and Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in the state of Illinois.
View in CatalogFederal graduate lending changed on July 1, 2026 - Grad PLUS loans ended for new borrowers and new federal borrowing caps now apply to graduate students. Here's why the math still works at EIU:
Estimated total for this degree: ~$30,300 (tuition and fees)
Estimates use 2026-2027 Illinois-resident tuition and fees and typical full-time enrollment. Your actual costs and aid depend on your program, enrollment, FAFSA, and prior borrowing.
Talk to EIU Financial Aid →$30,300 total, just 30% of your $100,000 federal graduate borrowing limit
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