Overview

LIU Post's Clinical Mental Health Counseling MS program, provided by Long Island University (LIU) Post, focuses on training students to become competent and compassionate mental health professionals. Through a combination of coursework, supervised clinical experiences, and practical skills training, students develop the necessary theoretical knowledge and practical skills to provide counseling services in various settings.

Key Features

Accredited program meeting the standards set by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP)
Comprehensive curriculum covering counseling theories, techniques, ethics, assessment, and multicultural considerations
Practical experience through supervised clinical internships in diverse mental health settings
Emphasis on self-awareness, cultural competence, and ethical practice in counseling
Preparation for licensure as a mental health counselor and professional counseling practice

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Counseling Theories and Techniques
Group Counseling and Group Process
Counseling Ethics and Professional Issues
Psychopathology and Diagnosis
Assessment and Evaluation in Counseling
Multicultural Counseling
Career Counseling and Development
Counseling Practicum and Internship

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-03 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00

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More details

Rolling admission. We recommend applying anywhere from 5 to 12 months prior to the start date.

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New York City, United States

Disciplines

Clinical Psychology Counselling Psychology View 771 other Masters in Counselling Psychology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed application form
Bachelor's degree in psychology, counseling, or a related field
Prerequisite coursework in psychology and/or counseling
Cumulative GPA (specific requirements may vary)
Letters of recommendation
Personal statement
Relevant counseling or mental health experience (preferred)
TOEFL/IELTS scores (for international students)
Interview (optional)

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

42210 USD / year

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Out-of-State

42210 USD / year

≈ 42210 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

42210 USD / year

≈ 42210 USD / year

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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