This program prepares students to create a strong professional identity, provide individual and group counseling, and offer consultation to diverse populations. Purdue University Northwest has it's own student-driven counseling center that serves the Northwest Indiana community. Studies predict a 36 percent increase in the mental health counseling field by 2026.
Purdue University Northwest’s Mental Health Counseling Master of Science - Education - Mental Health Counseling degree program is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs. Students are highly sought after for practicums, internships and job opportunities.
Upon graduation, students will be eligible to become a licensed mental health counselor. Pass rates for licensure are exceptional among alumni.
Faculty members in the School of Education and Counseling’s Master of Science - Education - Mental Health Counseling . in Mental Health Counseling are committed to establishing a thoughtful environment that promotes counselor competence, strong professional ethics and values, personal integrity and a sense of responsibility towards meeting the needs of individuals and families from diverse populations. As part of this Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs accredited program, students will develop competencies in advocacy, counseling, consulting, professional development, managing, supervising and leading the mental health field. Students will learn how to collaborate and interact with a variety of mental health professionals as a leader and consultant. They will gain experience in implementing culturally appropriate counseling techniques and develop general knowledge of and experience with treatment modalities for a broad range of mental health recipients. They will evaluate research and apply it to their practice and establish a professional identity. Upon completion of the program, they will be eligible for licensure as a mental health counselor.
