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Counseling and Higher Education

Department Mission Statement

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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.

 

 

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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.

College Student Affairs
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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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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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CONTACT THE DEPARTMENT

Counseling and Higher Education

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600 Lincoln Avenue
Charleston, IL 61920
(217) 581-2400
che@eiu.edu