Northeastern Illinois University Reviews

"NEIU is great, and the counselor education program is outstanding. The curriculum and expectations are rigorous, which prepares graduates to be effective helpers and counselors. The diversity of my classmates and professors increased my multicultural skills as a counselor. The best part? I didn't go into debt by tens of thousands of dollars, as NEIU is the most affordable option for a counseling MA in Illinois. Please don't let the low cost (and required GRE) stop you from applying. It is a rigorous program that encourages personal growth and self-reflection. I feel ready to be a clinical mental health counselor after studying here. Oh, and it's a CACREP program, which allows for more portability between states!Read Less"

"Pros: CACREP-accredited, suited to the lifestyle of adult students returning to school, affordability compared with similar programs at other schools Cons: none so far!"

"Pros: Faculty are SO invested in their students. They get back to you asap and are always willing to meet with you to go over anything that might be unclear. The campus is well put together and organized in a good manner. Cons: The time of the classes are often offered too late and don't work with my schedule all the time but I have been able to make adjustments to make it work."

"My experience here has been outstanding so far. Everyone has been so helpful with admissions and getting into the counseling program. This is my first summer there and I am excited to continue my education here."

"The counseling program at NEIU is great for working professionals who are looking to improve themselves. A drawback to this graduate program is that most students do not regularly interact outside of class. The classes are not extremely challenging, but I have learned a lot so far. I feel that I will be prepared to be a counselor upon finishing the program."

"This is a good quality graduate program in counselor education for an affordable price."

"The faculty seem to enjoy teaching very much, and they are current in their fields. It's great to have teachers/researchers instead of only researchers."