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College of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences The College of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences at National Louis University offers holistic professional preparation and contemporary academic experience in the areas of Behavioral Science, Counseling, Counselor Education and Psychology. M.S. in Counseling NLU’s M.S. in Counseling program prepares students for counseling careers in schools, private practice, and mental health settings. Students develop counseling skills, study human development, pursue School or Clinical Mental Health concentrations, and meet Illinois licensure and certification exam requirements. Our Illinois program is CACREP accredited and campus-based. Ph.D. in Community Psychology National Louis University’s Ph.D. in Community Psychology program develops skills to drive systemic change across individuals, organizations, and communities. Students gain expertise in research, advocacy, prevention, evaluation, policy, and community development, preparing for careers in academia, government, consulting, research, and nonprofit leadership.
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Program Offerings & Tuition
Program
Length
Cost per SH
Terms
Tuition
M.S. in Counseling
60-70 SH
$846
10-11
$50,760-$59,220
Ph.D. in Community Psychology
69-72 SH
$846
11-12
$58,374-$60,912
Fee Structure
Per Term Per Year (3 terms)
Student Fee
$275
$825
U-PASS Fee
$140
$420
Health Insurance
$733
$2,199
Length: Total length of program omitting any transfer credits. Terms: Terms to complete assumes an average of 6 SH taken per term.
Total Cost: Total cost is cost per SH times number of SH to complete. This is the rack rate of tuition and does not include student, book, or other fees, and is an estimate. Total cost will vary by each individual student’s transfer credit and classes taken per term. Tuition rates subject to change. Rates are determined each spring and are effective beginning each summer term. National Louis University (NLU) is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), one of six accreditors recognized by the United States Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. The Illinois School of Professional Psychology at National Louis University is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of the American Psychological Association (APA). NLU’s M.S. Counseling program is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Education Programs (CACREP), the organization that accredits professional counseling programs.
Funding Resources
Graduate Assistantship Program: As part of our commitment to providing quality, affordable education, National Louis University offers a Graduate Assistantship Program. Graduate Assistant positions are available to graduate students to help finance their education. In exchange for working, graduate assistants receive a credit on their student account towards their tuition and fee charges. If accepted into the Graduate Assistant program, students may remain in the program until all of their degree requirements have been met. You can learn more about the GA Program here: https://nl.edu/tuition-and-aid/types-of-aid/graduate-assistant-program. Alumni Scholarship: This scholarship will offer NLU alumni (and Kendall alumni with a bachelor’s degree) who enroll in an additional NLU degree program after graduation from the University a 15% tuition discount off of their tuition. NLU Scholarships & Other Resources: There are many scholarships available from government agencies, nonprofit organizations, private foundations, corporations and more. These scholarships are not affiliated with National Louis University and have their own application and eligibility requirements. You can learn more about outside scholarships here: https://nl.edu/tuition-and-aid/types-of-aid/scholarships/ .
Revised: August 2026
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