
School of Education and Counseling
Transform education, transform you. Create opportunities for students, families, educators and communities to re-imagine learning and development.
Kickstart Your Career
Our rigorous, accredited programs bring real-world experience to the classroom, building the knowledge you need to succeed.
Undergraduate
The Mathematics, English and Social Studies concentrations are offered by departments outside PNW’s School of Education and Counseling but are included here to offer a comprehensive overview of programs.
Graduate
Additional Resources

Graduate Admissions Guide
Ready to apply ? See what’s needed to make your application process easy!

Student Resources
From scholarships to student organizations, find the resources you need to succeed.

Community Counseling Center
We offer quality, affordable, short-term individual counseling for adults and children in Northwest Indiana.

Purdue University Northwest has partnered with the Community Fairbanks Behavioral Health Behavioral Health Academy™ to offer a streamlined path to a career in behavioral health.
News & Announcements
Upcoming Events
Apr 28
Proposal Deadline: Graduate Research AwardsThe PNW graduate research grants and awards for the upcoming academic year (2025-26) will open for proposals on Monday, March 24.
Apr 30
PNW Day of Giving 2025Changing students’ lives starts with us! Purdue Northwest Day of Giving is the largest day-long online fundraising event for the university. For 24 hours, students, alumni, faculty, staff, and community come together to create opportunities for PNW students.
May 05
Spring 2025 Final ExamsSpring 2025 final exams run May 5 through 10. Good luck on your finals!
Accreditation

Purdue University Northwest is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (formerly, the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education).

The Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling Programs are accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).