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Northwestern College Graduate School & Adult Learning

Get ready for a rewarding career as a counselor.

Earn your M.A. in School Counseling and equip yourself to provide counseling services to students in elementary (K-8) or secondary (5-12) settings.

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Exceptional training

Attain the knowledge, skills and abilities needed for a fulfilling career.

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Convenient for Working Professionals

With 100% online classes completed in 8-week cycles, students log on to complete assignments and meet virtually with their classmates and faculty.

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Actionable

Practicum and internship experiences enrich learning and skill-building as students offer supervised services to actual clients.

Take the first step

Fill out the form below, and an enrollment counselor will reach out to answer any questions you have about our M.A. in School Counseling.

Faith integration Be part of our Christ-centered community dedicated to the development of counselors called to serve both Christ and society in diverse settings.

Compassionate practice Students learn to contribute to clients’ success by applying ethical and legal considerations along with multicultural awareness and sensitivity.

Professional preparation After completing the program, students will be prepared to take the exams related to their particular specialization (education or clinical mental health).

Answer the call to compassion.

Competent, capable counselors make a difference for the clients they serve. Get a high-quality, affordable counseling education with convenient flexibility and hands-on professional experience.

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Rachel can’t wait to talk to you.

Rachel Van Roekel

Rachel Van Roekel

With more than 15 years of experience in admissions and three years as a Northwestern enrollment counselor, Rachel is an excellent resource for students. Reach out with questions, and she’ll have answers for you.

“I love interacting and building relationships with my students. Helping them achieve their educational and personal goals is very exciting, and I strive to support them every step of the way!”
– Rachel

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