The Department has an outstanding, caring, and accessible faculty composed of individuals who are extensively qualified as instructors and have impressive experience in the field to give you a well-rounded, practical educational experience. We offer facilities and researched-based training practices for Masters level professional counselors. The cohort model provides ongoing support and connections among students for a close-knit feel.
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"I chose to attend EIU because of all of the amazing professors and opportunities within the counseling program."Payton TurkClass of 2025, Clinical Mental Health Counseling major
The Department of Counseling and Student Development offers the Master of Science in Counseling with a concentration in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. This program meets the requirements for the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) and leads to licensure as a Professional Counselor (LPC) and Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in the state of Illinois.
View in CatalogFederal graduate lending changed on July 1, 2026 - Grad PLUS loans ended for new borrowers and new federal borrowing caps now apply to graduate students. Here's why the math still works at EIU:
Estimated total for this degree: ~$30,300 (tuition and fees)
Estimates use 2026-2027 Illinois-resident tuition and fees and typical full-time enrollment. Your actual costs and aid depend on your program, enrollment, FAFSA, and prior borrowing.
Talk to EIU Financial Aid →$30,300 total, just 30% of your $100,000 federal graduate borrowing limit
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