School of Education and Counseling

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Our rigorous, accredited programs bring real-world experience to the classroom, building the knowledge you need to succeed.

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Undergraduate

Elementary Education: Early Childhood Special Education

Bachelor of Arts

Elementary Education: Special Education

Bachelor of Arts

Graduate

Education, Mental Health Counseling

MSEd

School Counseling

MSEd

Education, Special Education

MSEd

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

I have been given the chance to connect with my professors on a more personal level as well as the endless opportunities of getting experience in my field that has helped me reach my professional goals.

Bailey Bristley, Early Childhood Education

Success is no accident. It’s hard work, perseverance and love of what you’re doing. I wouldn’t be where I am without the guidance of my professors in the School of Education and Counseling.

Brittnie Beach
Elementary Education, Valparaiso

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Community Counseling Center

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

News & Announcements

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PNW graduates in regalia walk to the Nils K. Nelson Bioscience Innovation Building.

Purdue University Northwest Graduates Encouraged to Be Bold in Their Professional Careers

Purdue University Northwest recognized 976 graduates during an outdoor commencement ceremony on May 15. Keynote speaker Alfredo “Al” Sori shared that graduates should possess three key character traits — integrity, respect and courageousness — to be more successful in their careers and lives.

PNW announced promotions of nine faculty members effective the beginning of the 2022-23 academic year.

Purdue University Northwest announces faculty member promotions

Nine Purdue University Northwest (PNW) faculty members were approved for promotions for the upcoming academic year today (April 8) by the Purdue University Board of Trustees. The promotions are effective Aug. 15.

PNW welcomes back Academic Senior Super Bowl participants at annual invitational

Purdue University Northwest (PNW) is welcoming back over 300 local high school students to its annual Academic Senior Super Bowl invitational after a COVID hiatus in 2021.

Upcoming Events

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Jun 13

Regular Summer 2022 Classes Begin

Summer 8-week session and second 4-week session begin

Jun 24

Deadline to Apply to Graduate for Summer 2022

Finishing your degree this Summer? Apply to Graduate in myPNW on the Graduation tab.

Jul 01

Deadline to Submit Summer 2022 Residency Application

Summer 2022 Residency Applications and supporting documents are due by 4:30 pm.

Jul 11

Summer Third 4-week Session Begins

Final session for the Summer term

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).