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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.

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

Samantha "Emily" Feliciano

Whether through friendships, professors, field experience or campus organizations, PNW has provided me the opportunity to make connections, enabling me to achieve my goals while providing opportunities I would not have had otherwise.

Samantha “Emily” Feliciano, Special Education

Marilyn Thomas

As an individual who is hoping to make a difference in this world, I know my dream is becoming a reality because I had the best teaching and training.

Marilyn Thomas, ’22, MSEd, Mental Health Counseling, Expressive Arts Counseling Post-Master’s Certificate

Kathryn Rochefort

Everyone was very kind. The students in my major were all very supportive of each other. At times we would struggle but we worked together as a group to figure it out.

Kathryn Rochefort, Elementary Education with a concentration in Reading, ’22

Sonja Pierson

PNW has created networking opportunities and professional relationships that I am grateful for, with mentors that are wonderful role models.

Sonja Pierson, Master of Science in Education, Mental Health Counseling, ’21

Laila Verduin

Purdue Northwest has given me the opportunity to grow into the teacher my future students need and deserve. I'm grateful to have had the amazing support and encouragement of my professors, advisor and peers!

Laila Verduin, Elementary Education, Concentration: Special Needs

Additional Resources

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Transform Education

Graduate Admissions Guide

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

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Transform You

Student Resources

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

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Transform Community

Community Counseling Center

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

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Behavioral Health Academy™

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

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Welcome Dr. Richard Sévère as the New CHESS Dean

Richard Sévère has been announced as the Dean of Purdue University Northwest’s College of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences (CHESS), effective July 1, 2025. 

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Purdue University Northwest announces faculty member promotions

Nine PNW faculty members received approval today (April 4) by the Purdue University Board of Trustees for academic promotions starting in the 2025-26 academic year.

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Purdue University Northwest students earn fall 2024 Dean’s List honors

The Purdue University Northwest (PNW) 2024 fall semester Dean’s List recognizes 1,726 undergraduate students for their academic achievements.

Upcoming Events

Apr 28

Proposal Deadline: Graduate Research Awards

The 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 2025

Changing 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 03

Spring 2025 Classes End

Spring 2025 Classes end Saturday, May 3. Final exams are next week!

May 05

Spring 2025 Final Exams

Spring 2025 final exams run May 5 through 10. Good luck on your finals!

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).