We offer facilties and research-based training for Masters level professional counselors. The cohort model provides ongoing support and connections amovng students for a close-knit feel. The Department has an outstanding,caring, and accessible faculty composed of individuals who ar extensively qualified as instructors and have impressive experience in the field to give you a well-rounded, practical educaitonal experience.
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"I chose EIU again for my graduate degree primarily because of the CACREP Accredited Counseling program where I have been able to work towards dual-licensure in School Counseling and Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I was also offered a GA after accepting a spot on the school track with the Freshman Connection program that is well-known on campus. ... EIU has been my home since 2020 and I will forever be grateful for the growth and opportunities that came from both of my degrees."Serena VossClass of 2026, Master of Science in Counseling - School major
The Department of Counseling and Higher Education offers the Masters of Science in Counseling with a concentration in School Counseling. This program meets the requirements for the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) and leads to certification as a School Counselor in the State of Illinois (Professional Educator License).
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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