Department Programs Overview

The MA in Counseling for Mental Health and Wellness at New York University (NYU) Steinhardt provides education and clinical training for students seeking to enter the field of mental health counseling and work for community centers, university counseling programs, mental health centers, hospitals, HIV and AIDS outreach programs, and substance abuse treatment centers. The 60-credit program is registered by New York State as a licensure-qualifying program in mental health counseling. Upon graduation, students may obtain a limited permit to practice. Full licensure is contingent upon the completion of 3,000 hours of post-master's supervised experience and a successful score on the National Clinical Mental Health Counselor exam.

Highlights

Study multiethnic, multicultural issues and problems that characterize New York City and other urban environments  Students complete an 8-credit, year-long (600 hours) supervised internship  A four-week summer Cross-Cultural and Group Dynamics program in Tel Aviv and a two-week HIV Prevention and Counseling course in London provide exciting and unique opportunities for global community-based applied learning  Graduates are eligible to take the national exam to qualify as a National Certified Counselor

Programs/Credentials Offered by Department

Master's (e.g., MSc, MS, SM) PhD

Comparison of Selected Graduate Health Sciences Credentials Offered  by Department

	Approx. # StudentsEnrolled/Year (all options)	Campus Based Option	Online Option	Time To Complete
Master's Degree (e.g., MSc, MS, SM) (F/T)	61			30 months
Master's Degree (e.g., MSc, MS, SM) (P/T)	39
PhD Degree (F/T)	44
PhD Degree (P/T)	20

Buildings & Resources

The Department of Applied Psychology houses four main centers: (1) the Child and Family Policy Center; (2) the Center for Health, Identity, Behavior, and Prevention Studies; (3) the Center for Research on Culture, Development, and Education; and (4) the Institute for Human Development and Social Change. In addition, the department's computer and measurement laboratories are multipurpose resources for student and faculty use. The measurement laboratory houses a collection of educational and psychological tests and reference books containing critical reviews of tests. Also housed in the laboratory are reference books on measurement, research, and statistics.

Admissions & Tuition - Master's Program
Information For US Students	Information For International Students
Admissions Criteria  Minimum Undergraduate GPA: No Set Minimum  Minimum GRE Score: No Set Minimum  Minimum Work Experience: No Set Minimum  Personal Statement/Statement of Purpose/Autobiographical Sketch: Required  Interview: Not Required Deadlines (Month/Day)  Application: 2/1  Notification of Acceptance: Varies Fees (US$)  Application Fee: 75  Total Tuition for Program (excluding books): 72,180  Total Fees for Program (excluding books): 5,260  Total Cost of Program (excluding books): 77,440	Admissions Criteria  Minimum Undergraduate GPA: No Set Minimum  Minimum GRE Score: No Set Minimum  Minimum Work Experience: No Set Minimum  Personal Statement/Statement of Purpose/Autobiographical Sketch: Required  Interview: Not Required  English Language Proficiency  (Minimum Score)       TOEFL (Computer-based): 213.0       TOEFL (Internet-based): 100.0       TOEFL (Paper-based): 550.0 Deadlines (Month/Day)  Application: 2/1  Notification of Acceptance: Varies Fees (US$)  International Application Fee: 75  Total Tuition for Program (excluding books): 72,180  Total Fees for Program (excluding books): 5,260  Total Cost of Program (excluding books): 77,440

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