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USD 10260

Tuition Fee (USD)

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 Free

Application Fee

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24 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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80

TOEFL

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60%

Min GPA

Program Overview

National Louis University’s Master of Science in Counseling: Virtual Live Classroom program is open to students across the United States who are interested in working as a clinical mental health counselor. Combining both the intimacy of an in-person classroom and the flexibility of an online program, our Live-on-Line format combines Real-Time instruction with online coursework. You’ll learn from faculty with real-world clinical expertise and build connections with fellow students through weekly video discussions.

Program Highlights
Flexible Classes

  • Fit your degree around your busy schedule. The program’s Live Virtual classroom sessions are delivered once per week in the evening (usually 6pm or 7:30pm EST) to accommodate the lifestyles of working professionals. The live sessions are combined with online coursework to give you ultimate flexibility.

Intimate Learning

  • Enjoy small class sizes through our Live-On-Line interactive, distance learning format. This allows you to regularly engage with professors and fellow students for a more intimate learning experience.

Diverse Student Body

  • Engage with diverse student populations at a university known for its long-standing commitment to social justice and diversity. Our most recent class consisted of 50% minority students, 88% female students, and 73% students aged 30 or older.

Hands-On Experience

  • Apply classroom learning to the field with our 700-hour practicum/internship experience that allows you to gain counseling experience under the guidance of a team of mentors and supervisors. You’ll meet with your supervisors weekly for detailed feedback and support.
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Additional Information

Program Level Master's Degree

College/University Processing Time 42

Program Intensity Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Sep 2024, Jul 2024

Closed

Jan 2024, Apr 2024

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor's Degree.

    6.5 IELTS Score
    80 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    54 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    105 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    60% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

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    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    10260

    Tuition Fee
    (USD)

     Free

    Application Fee
    (USD)

    17000 Per year

    Average Cost of Living
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    The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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    Scholarships

    NLU offers international students several scholarships which are listed below.  Please reach out to the Office of International Enrollment to learn more.

    National Louis University International Opportunity scholarships
    All international students admitted to a National Louis University Bachelor's degree program will receive an annual, renewable scholarship equal to 10% of the full-time tuition rate (valued up to $7,599* ).
    Eligibility

    • Available to international students only
    • Students are only eligible to receive one NLU resource per academic year
    • NLU scholarships can only be used to cover tuition costs and are not refundable to the student
    • Students must maintain full-time status (14+ credits/term) and continuous enrollment (Summer optional)
    • Students must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0
    • Students must adhere to all university policies in order to remain eligible to receive NLU scholarships

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