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
Graduate
PNW has created networking opportunities and professional relationships that I am grateful for, with mentors that are wonderful role models.
Additional Resources
Graduate Admissions Guide
Ready to apply ? See what’s needed to make your application process easy!
Student Resources
From scholarships to student organizations, find the resources you need to succeed.
Community Counseling Center
We offer quality, affordable, short-term individual counseling for adults and children in Northwest Indiana.
News & Announcements
PNW Faculty and Staff Earn ACUE Certifications
Effective teaching practices begin with strong training, a theme more than 100 PNW faculty and staff members have found after earning Association of College and University Educators (ACUE) certifications.
Get to Know CHESS Academic Advisor Lisa Lyons
Lisa Lyons is one of our newest advisors in the college, starting in July 2021. She advises elementary education, transitions to teach and graduate special education.
The newly formed editorial board of the “What’s Going On? CHESS Newsletter” invites you to submit proposed conversation starters.
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).