Counseling (On Campus) at Northwestern University

The on-campus Master of Arts in Counseling prepares counseling professionals in psychodynamic thinking and evidence-based strategies for diverse client populations. The programme is CACREP-accredited and graduates are license-eligible in the United States. Clinical immersion and reflective practice are central.

Faculty: The Family Institute at Northwestern University  |  Department: Center for Applied Psychological and Family Studies  |  Intake: Fall; applications accepted October 1, 2026 through December 2, 2026  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Evanston, IL, United States

What you will study

Courses are framed by ethics, pluralism, lifespan development, advocacy and outreach, and evidence-based practice, with supervised field training and a capstone project. Students complete 100 hours of clinical training per practicum and 250 hours of supervision, with 700+ face-to-face client hours and 60+ supervised field training opportunities.

Career pathways

Graduates are license-eligible; licensure requires additional clinical experience and supervision, usually about two years. The programme reports a 100% pass rate on the National Counselor Examination.

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