MS Clinical Counseling at Illinois Institute of Technology

Programme overview

Clinical counselors, especially those with specialized skills, play a crucial role in helping individuals facing mental health or disability-related problems reach their vocational, social, and personal goals. In Illinois Institute of Technology’s Clinical Counseling M.S. program, you’ll gain expertise in serving individuals with various needs in several clinical settings.

Faculty: School of Engineering, Applied Science, and Health | Department: Psychology | Duration: 60 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Chicago, IL, United States

Career pathways

After graduating from the master’s in clinical counseling program, you’ll be prepared to become a rehabilitation counselor or a professional clinical counselor—two essential roles within the mental healthcare field. Roles include: Rehabilitation counselor opportunities; Clinical counselor opportunities; Community rehabilitation programs; Veterans Administration; Hospitals; Rehabilitation centers; Correctional institutions; College and university disability resource centers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Clinical Counseling M.S. admissions requirements Applications are accepted for the fall and spring terms and are considered on a rolling basis. Minimum requirements for admission include: Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 18 credit hours in psychology or a closely related field Minimum GPA of 3.0 Two letters of recommendation (academic and/or employer) Professional statement Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions (transcripts must be uploaded into the online application system) All applications are evaluated holistically based on GPA, recommendations, and the professional statement. GRE scores are not required. Finalists will be contacted for a virtual interview.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Entry terms: Fall and Spring.

Fall term: priority deadlines January 31 and April 15; regular deadline July 15 (domestic and international students living in the U.S.) or June 15 (international students living outside the U.S.). Spring term: priority October 1, extended to October 15; regular deadline January 7 (domestic) or November 15 (international). The admissions application fee is $100. GRE is optional for master's applicants.

Chicago-Kent J.D.: no application fee for 2026 J.D. applicants; first-year entry is Fall, with transfer entry in Fall or Spring.

Apply through the official page: https://www.iit.edu/admissions-aid/apply

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