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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.
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Additional Resources
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Graduate Admissions Guide
Ready to apply ? See what’s needed to make your application process easy!
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Student Resources
From scholarships to student organizations, find the resources you need to succeed.
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Community Counseling Center
We offer quality, affordable, short-term individual counseling for adults and children in Northwest Indiana.
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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
Jul 01
Deadline to Submit Summer 2024 Residency Application
Residency Applications for Summer 2024 are due by 4:30 pm on Monday, July 1. For more information, visit the Residency web page.
Jul 04
Campus Closed: Independence Holiday
In observance of Independence Day, both Hammond and Westville campuses will be closed and there will be no classes. Classes resume on Friday, July 5.
Accreditation
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Purdue University Northwest is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (formerly, the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education).
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The Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling Programs are accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).