Overview

Key Features

The Counseling for Mental Health and Wellness program delivered at New York University is taught by distinguished NYU faculty and prepares students to pursue licensure and employment as a clinical mental health counselor.

Careers and Outcomes

The online master’s in mental health counseling prepares you to pursue licensure as a counselor who helps clients of all ages navigate mental health challenges, such as anxiety, grief, post-traumatic stress disorder, relationships, job transitions, and more.

As a graduate of the online program, you will be uniquely prepared to:

Assess individuals and groups with attention to gender, race and ethnicity, class, sexual orientation, and ability/disability.
Apply a variety of counseling skills, such as case conceptualization, practice, and advocacy.
Form helpful counseling relationships and demonstrate a commitment to the growth and development of your clients.
Work in a variety of settings, including outpatient care centers, family service centers, hospitals, community agencies, and private practices.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Individual Counseling: Theory and Process
Lab in Individual Counseling Skills
Human Growth and Development
Professional Orientation and Ethical Issues in Counseling for Mental Health and Wellness

Abnormal Psychology
Cross-Cultural Counseling

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 21 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-30 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-24 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

New York City, United States

Disciplines

Counselling Psychology View 257 other Masters in Counselling Psychology in United States

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Academic requirements

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

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General requirements

Résumé/CV
Statement of Purpose
Letters of Recommendation

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Nonrefundable Application Fee: 75 USD

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

55254 USD / year

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Out-of-State

55254 USD / year

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In-State

55254 USD / year

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Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

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Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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