Elgin Community College
Associate Degree
Certificate (1-2 years)
$7,140
In-State Tuition
18 months
Duration
On-Campus
Format
Elgin, IL
Location
About This Program
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor program at Elgin Community College
Types of Mental Health Counselors
Mental Health Counselor
Substance Use Counselor
Behavioral Health Counselor
Intake and Assessment Counselor
Crisis Intervention Counselor
Group Therapist
Case Manager (Behavioral Health)
School-Based Mental Health Counselor
What You'll Learn:
- Human development
- Psychopathology
- Individual and group counseling
- Personality theory
- Career assessment
- Patient screening and referral
- Observation and testing techniques
- Interviewing skills
- Professional standards and ethics
- Applicable laws and regulations
Costs & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition:$7,140/yr
Out-of-State Tuition:$9,516/yr
School-level tuition; actual program costs may vary. Source: NCES
Financial Aid
72%
Receive Any Aid
3%
Receive Federal Aid
22%
Pell Grant Recipients
$4,496
Avg Loan Amount
5%
Have Student Loans
Pell Grant EligibleFederal LoansVA Benefits
Source: U.S. Department of Education
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Program Classification
CIP Code: 51.1508 (Mental Health Counselor)
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