Overview
The online Master of Arts in Counseling Program from The Family Institute at Northwestern University seeks students who are dedicated to helping others and capable of succeeding in a rigorous graduate program. As a student, you should be open to receiving feedback and analyzing your experiences, opinions, and personal traits so you can become a self-reflective counselor.
“Admitted candidates will have demonstrated good to excellent writing skills, an openness to self-reflection and awareness, and the ability to listen to and work with others. We are also looking for a level of maturity required to meet the demands of our rigorous clinical and academic expectations.”
—Stephannee Standefer, Program Director
Counseling@Northwestern offers rolling admissions, with four program start dates per year in January, April, June, and September. Each cohort has a priority deadline and a final deadline.
We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible so you can start planning your academic and career journey. View the upcoming application deadlines below or visit the application requirements page for a complete list of the items you must include when submitting your application.
Application Deadlines
January 2020 Cohort
| Deadline | Date |
|---|---|
| Early Decision Deadline | August 23, 2019 |
| Priority Deadline | September 20, 2019 |
| Final Deadline | October 28, 2019 |
| Classes Begin | January 6, 2020 |
April 2020 Cohort
| Deadline | Date |
|---|---|
| Early Decision Deadline | November 8, 2019 |
| Priority Deadline | December 9, 2019 |
| Final Deadline | January 27, 2020 |
| Classes Begin | March 31, 2020 |
If you have questions about the admissions process, contact the admissions team at Phone Number: 1-844-684-6221 or admissions@counseling.northwestern.edu.