Overview

Key features

Mercy College New York students will be prepared to recognize and respond to students, family, and community social and emotional needs.

This School Counseling program prepares future school counselors to meet the challenging times of diverse K-12 students today and apply and evaluate an evidence-based comprehensive school counseling program.

Potential Careers

The Master of Science Degree in School Counseling qualifies students for employment at the elementary, middle school, and high school levels in rural, urban and suburban areas.

School counselors are an integral part of the school community collaborating with teachers and other health professionals in the school to ensure the success and wellbeing of K-12 students.

A degree in school counseling will also prepare students to work in state education departments and not-for-profit agencies that support college and career readiness.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Counseling and Ethics
Human Development
Counseling and Application
Career Development and Counseling
Practicum in Counseling

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-03 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-21 00:00:00

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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

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with a grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 or higher. Applicants with a GPA lower than 3.0 may be considered for provisional acceptance. Students must have taken at least one course in Statistics at the undergraduate or graduate level, and received a B or above
Two (2) detailed written signed letters of recommendation from instructors in the major area of study or professional contacts. One letter must be from a professor
An up-to-date Résumé
A 5 page essay on the applicant’s reasons for pursuing the Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. Shorter essays will not be accepted.
The essay should detail:
Why the applicant wants to be in the MFT program
What personal and professional attributes the applicant brings to this endeavor
The applicant’s career goals

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

32460 USD / year

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Out-of-State

32460 USD / year

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Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

32460 USD / year

≈ 32460 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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