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
My professors have always been willing to work with me and give me the support I need. Not only does that make me feel welcomed and heard, but it also models the kind of teacher I want to be.
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.
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.
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.
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
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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.
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
Purdue University Northwest graduates urged to hold onto virtues amid technological advancements
Major shifts in modern-day technologies, such as artificial intelligence, are transforming how people learn, work, communicate and more.
Classroom to Courtroom: PNW Alumna Diane Kavadias Schneider
A legal trailblazer who has transformed Northwest Indiana’s judicial landscape, PNW alumnus Diane Kavadias Schneider (B.S. ’71, M.A. ‘23) is committed to empowering the next generation of PNW leaders.
Purdue University Northwest Students Earn Fall 2025 Dean’s List Honors
The Purdue University Northwest fall 2025 Dean’s List recognizes 1,877 undergraduate students for their academic achievements.
Upcoming Events
May 25
Memorial Day Holiday – No Classes & Campuses are ClosedOn Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, there are no classes and campus offices are closed.
Jun 12
South Shore Summer of Learning ConferenceJoin PNW’s School of Education and Counseling for a free opportunity for educators to learn, grow and connect. Featured speakers will include education innovators Matt Miller and Buddy Berry.
Jun 15
Eight-Week Module & Second Four-Week Module BeginThe eight-week module and second four-week module begin on June 15, 2026.
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).