Overview

The MA in Mental Health Counseling program from The City University of New York is designed primarily for students who have completed a baccalaureate degree in Psychology or a Master of Arts degree in General Psychology and who wish to obtain the training needed to become an effective counselor.

What you'll study

Students in the program study theories of psychotherapy and psychological development, examine ethical issues in counseling, explore the impact of culture on the counseling process, review issues associated with work in various settings (e.g., community clinics, schools, hospitals, etc.), participate in immersive topical coursework in areas such as Substance Abuse and Trauma and Resilience, and learn the foundational skills associated with counseling couples, families, groups, and individuals across the lifespan.

The program provides an education in a high demand, high growth career area. Upon completion, graduates are prepared to work in both private and public settings and with clients representing a variety of socio-cultural backgrounds, age ranges, and clinical issues.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Developmental Psychology
Psychopathology
Theories and Techniques of Counseling
Professional Orientation and Ethics
Foundations on Mental Health Counseling and Consultation
Trauma and Resilience

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New York City, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.2

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants must have an undergraduate degree from an accredited institution of higher learning. An undergraduate major in psychology is preferred;
In general, we expect applicants to have an overall GPA of at least 3.2 and a GPA in psychology of at least 3.5.
The CCNY Graduate Admissions Application Form.
Personal Statement.
Two letters of recommendation
Academic transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended.
Current Resume/Curriculum Vitae.
Test scores such as GRE & TOEFL.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

25650 USD / year

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Out-of-State

25650 USD / year

≈ 25650 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

14100 USD / year

≈ 14100 USD / year

Additional Details

Resident:

Full-time - $5,545/semester
Part-time - $470/credit

Living costs

New York City

United States

1819 - 3968 USD / month

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

What you'll study

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

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Additional Details

Living costs

New York City

Funding

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