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Eastern Illinois University 
The M.S. in Counseling provides dynamic curricula for students interested in obtaining certification as School Counselors or licensure as Licensed Professional Counselors (LPC) and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselors (LCPC). Students choose a concentration either in Clinical or School Counseling, both fully accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). These concentrations lead to a terminal degree and prepare students for employment either as School Counselors within K-12 school systems or as Clinical Counselors within mental health agencies, health care facilities, employee assistance programs (EAP), or human service agencies.
Institution Location
600 Lincoln Avenue
Charleston IL, US
61920-3099
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Specialty
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Locations and Delivery Types
Charleston (first accredited in January 2013) and Champaign (January 2013-July 2014) campuses
Program Degree
M.S.
Accredited Under Standards
2009
- Graduates of this program are considered CACREP graduates beginning July 4, 2011
- Accreditation Start Date: January 4, 2013
- Accreditation Expiration: October 31, 2030
- Accreditation Status: Accredited
Program Outcomes Report
Status Information
The program was found to meet all standards in a satisfactory manner.
Program History
The Community Counseling program was initially accredited in November 1997 and has maintained its accreditation. It became a Clinical Mental Health Counseling program in January 2013.