Department Mission Statement

The Counseling and Higher Education program at EIU has a tradition of excellence in
providing graduate student education in higher education and counseling environments.
The goal is to prepare graduate students in helping professions that advance the social,
professional, and personal well-being of students in our programs. Our programs strive
for excellence in education based on our university and community partnerships, technology
application, and developing research in the field. The department focuses on preparing
all of its students to work and collaborate with a diverse community.
M.S. in College Student Affairs
The M.S. in College Student Affairs (CSA) is a 48 hours degree program that provides
a dynamic curriculum for students interested in leadership careers in the field of
student affairs in higher education.
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College Student Affairs
M.S. in Counseling
Our M.S. in Counseling is a 60-hour program accredited by the Council on Accreditation
of Counseling and Related Programs (CACREP). Students can pursue an emphasis in either
Clinical Mental Health Counseling resulting in License Professional Counseling (LPC)
or School Counseling resulting in the Professional Educator's License (PEL).
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Counseling
M.S. in Higher Education and Community College Online
The online option was designed for the working professional looking to gain additional
knowledge in the area of Community College and Higher Education.
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Higher Education and Community College