Overview

Mental Health Counseling from Yeshiva University has been a pioneer for more than 15 years — one of the first in New York State.

With access to an extensive placement network and studying along with students from our 3 doctoral programs, you will not only be well positioned for success in the field, but also gain an advantage when pursuing your doctorate.

Quick Facts:

Become a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) in New York State
Make a difference in the lives of individuals
Faculty are all LMHCs practicing in private practice
You will be prepared to serve the Jewish community and minority communities with the training you’ll receive in multicultural and diversity issues
Ideal for prospects with a strong interest in helping others with a core background in psychology.

Accreditation

The program has been approved by the New York State Education Department as meeting the requirements for licensure-qualifying programs in mental health counseling. Graduates of this program, with required post-graduate experience, and who pass the NCMHCE examination, are eligible for licensure as Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHC) in New York State.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Developmental Psychology Across the Lifespan
Social and Cultural Foundations of Counseling
Basic Principles of Counseling
Psychopathology: Child, Adolescent & Adult
Principles in Group Therapy
Lifestyle and Career Development
Appraisal of Individuals, Couples, Families & Groups
Statistics, Research and Program Evaluation
Ethics & Issues in Professional Practice
Multicultural and Diversity Issues
Advanced Issues in Mental Health Counseling
Concepts and Techniques in Mental Health Counseling

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

New York City, United States

Disciplines

Clinical Psychology View 386 other Masters in Clinical Psychology in United States

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Academic requirements

GRE^®

153 _(verbal)

156 _{(quantitative)}

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applications are submitted using the PSYCAS application module.A complete application to the Ferkauf Gradaute School must include the follow basic information:

Official Undergraduate Transcript
3 Letters of Recommendation
2-3 page Personal Statement
Curriculum Vitae or Resume
General GRE exam scores

Student insurance

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Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
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Home contents and baggage
Accidents
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Tuition Fee

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International

49320 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1644 USD per credit during 24 months.
National

49320 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1644 USD per credit during 24 months.

Tuition full time (9+ credits): $18,088 per semester

Living costs for New York City

1819 - 3968 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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