Overview

Students with an undergraduate degree in psychology may enter the Standard Program, while those without previous clinical experience or a psychology degree begin with the Bridge to Counseling Program, which introduces foundational concepts in introductory classes.'

The Online Experience

The Counseling program at Northwestern University is a highly collaborative program. You will connect with your peers, professors, and other counseling professionals during online classes, in-person immersions, and clinical training experiences near your community. As a student in the online program, you will:

Reflect on your strengths and experiences as you study key concepts alongside other students with diverse perspectives.
Learn directly from Northwestern University faculty who are practicing counselors.
Apply what you’ve learned to provide direct counseling services to clients in need.
Celebrate your development by attending Counseling at Northwestern’s graduation ceremony.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Theories of Counseling & Psychotherapy

Ethics and Legal Issues in Counseling

Supervised Practicum in Counseling

Assessment in Counseling

Group Counseling Theory and Practice

Supervised Practicum in Counseling

Skills for Social Justice Advocacy, Outreach, and Prevention

Required Human Development Course

Psychopathology and Diagnosis in Counseling

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months
Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-04-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-20 00:00:00

Language

English

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Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Evanston, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Submit an application online.
Pay an online application fee by credit card.
Submit your essays.
Upload your transcript(s) or academic record(s).
Submit your test scores (international applicants are required to submit English language test scores; programs may also require scores from additional tests such as the GRE or GMAT)
Upload two Letters of Recommendation.

Tuition Fees

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

The Online Experience

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

Funding

Scholarships Information

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