Below are links to the top rated CACREP Graduate Programs in Illinois. We have also linked nationally recognized programs below the table.
| University Name | Link to CACREP Program |
|---|---|
| Northeastern Illinois University | LINK |
| Depaul University | LINK |
| Western Illinois University | LINK |
| Southern Illinois University | LINK |
| Northwestern | LINK |
| The Chicago School | LINK |
| Capella University | LINK |
| Concordia University Chicago | LINK |
| Eastern Illinois University | LINK |
| Judson University | LINK |
| Lewis University | LINK |
| National Louis University | LINK |
| Quincy University | LINK |
| Roosevelt University | LINK |
National CACREP Program Directories:
PSYCHOLOGY.ORG (Online CACREP Programs)
PSYCHOLOGY DEGREE SEARCH (Online CACREP Programs)
If you plan to attend a non-CACREP accredited program, or you already have, you will need to provide transcripts to the IDFPR showing that you took courses in the following 13 areas of study.
• Human Growth and Development
• Counseling Theory
• Counseling Techniques
• Group Dynamics, Processing, and Counseling
• Appraisal of Individuals
• Research and Evaluation
• Professional, Legal, and Ethical Responsibilities Relating to Professional Counseling, Including Illinois Law
• Social and Cultural Foundations
• Lifestyle and Career Development
• Practicum/Internship
• Psychopathology and Maladaptive Behavior
• Substance Abuse
• Family Dynamics