专业详情

The highly respected Master of Arts in Counseling program is dedicated to preparing tomorrow’s leaders of the counseling profession. Students build close relationships with faculty, supervisors, preceptors, therapists and researchers who innovate in scholarship, education and clinical practice. Counselors who complete our program are able to apply psychodynamic thinking and evidence-based strategies to diverse client populations, and contribute to advancing the field.

WHO WILL TEACH YOU

Highly influential and experienced counselor educators and supervisors from The Center for Applied Psychological and Family Studies teach, supervise and mentor students.

WHAT DEGREE YOU WILL EARN

You will receive an accredited Master of Arts degree from Northwestern University and be license-eligible in the United States.

The Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), a specialized accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), has granted accreditation to the Counseling Program at The Family Institute at Northwestern University. View program data.

Those seeking licensure must obtain additional clinical experience and supervision before qualifying to take the licensing exam. This usually takes two years. View guidelines for licensing in all 50 states.