Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling Asynchronous Online | Live Online | On-Campus How to Apply Request More Information Schedule a visit Contact Us Artificial Intelligence Biotechnology Computer Science Cybersecurity Data Analytics and Visualization Digital Marketing and Media Mathematics Occupational Therapy Physician Assistant Physics Speech-Language Pathology Credits 60 Supervised Field Placement: 600 Hours Degree Level Masters BA/MA option available for YU psych majors Maximum Flexibility Asynchronous Online, Live Online, On-Campus Based in the Bronx, New York City Career 50+ field placement affiliates in the tri-state area Program OverviewThe 60-credit MA in Mental Health Counseling program at Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology prepares students to become Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHC) in New York State. Established over 15 years ago as one of the first such programs in New York, our curriculum offers both theoretical foundations and practical applications of psychological counseling, taught by faculty who are recognized experts in their fields.Program OptionsEnrollment Options: Full-time or part-time study availableDelivery Formats:Asynchronous online coursework with flexible schedulingLive online synchronous sessionsOn-campus classes at our Bronx, New York campusKey BenefitsNew York State Education Department (NYSED)-approved licensure-qualifying program for Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHC) credentialingExtensive field placement network throughout the New York metropolitan areaOpportunity to study alongside doctoral students, providing advantages for future doctoral pursuitsFaculty comprised of practicing LMHCs with extensive clinical experienceTraining in multicultural competencies to serve diverse populations Field PlacementStudents complete a minimum of 600 supervised field placement hours before graduation. Our program maintains partnerships with numerous community mental health centers, hospitals, and agencies throughout New York City, offering diverse clinical experiences across various populations and settings.Licensure PathwayGraduates who complete the required post-graduate experience and pass the NCMHCE examination qualify for licensure as Mental Health Counselors in New York State.AccreditationThe program has been approved by the New York State Education Department as meeting the requirements for licensure-qualifying programs in mental health counseling. Graduates of this program, with required post-graduate experience, and who pass the NCMHCE examination, are eligible for licensure as Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHC) in New York State. BA/MA Accelerated OptionPsychology majors at Stern College and 麻豆区 College can complete both their BA in Psychology and MA in Mental Health Counseling in just 5 years (10 semesters) instead of the traditional 13 semesters.Application Process for BA/MA Pathway:Contact the Pathways coordinator at pathways@yu.edu to arrange an informational meetingNotify your Undergraduate Psychology Department Chair by the end of your sophomore yearApply through Ferkauf Admissions by December 1st of your junior yearBegin coursework in the spring semester of your junior year Full Program Breakdown Program OverviewThe 60-credit MA in Mental Health Counseling program at Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology prepares students to become Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHC) in New York State. Established over 15 years ago as one of the first such programs in New York, our curriculum offers both theoretical foundations and practical applications of psychological counseling, taught by faculty who are recognized experts in their fields.Program OptionsEnrollment Options: Full-time or part-time study availableDelivery Formats:Asynchronous online coursework with flexible schedulingLive online synchronous sessionsOn-campus classes at our Bronx, New York campusKey BenefitsNew York State Education Department (NYSED)-approved licensure-qualifying program for Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHC) credentialingExtensive field placement network throughout the New York metropolitan areaOpportunity to study alongside doctoral students, providing advantages for future doctoral pursuitsFaculty comprised of practicing LMHCs with extensive clinical experienceTraining in multicultural competencies to serve diverse populations Field PlacementStudents complete a minimum of 600 supervised field placement hours before graduation. Our program maintains partnerships with numerous community mental health centers, hospitals, and agencies throughout New York City, offering diverse clinical experiences across various populations and settings.Licensure PathwayGraduates who complete the required post-graduate experience and pass the NCMHCE examination qualify for licensure as Mental Health Counselors in New York State.AccreditationThe program has been approved by the New York State Education Department as meeting the requirements for licensure-qualifying programs in mental health counseling. Graduates of this program, with required post-graduate experience, and who pass the NCMHCE examination, are eligible for licensure as Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHC) in New York State. BA/MA Accelerated OptionPsychology majors at Stern College and 麻豆区 College can complete both their BA in Psychology and MA in Mental Health Counseling in just 5 years (10 semesters) instead of the traditional 13 semesters.Application Process for BA/MA Pathway:Contact the Pathways coordinator at pathways@yu.edu to arrange an informational meetingNotify your Undergraduate Psychology Department Chair by the end of your sophomore yearApply through Ferkauf Admissions by December 1st of your junior yearBegin coursework in the spring semester of your junior year HOW TO APPLY Admissions Contact On-Campus and Live Onlineferkaufadmissions@yu.edu 646.592.4380Online AsynchronousJozette Kauffmanjozette.kauffman@yu.eduProgram DirectorsStella Kim Hansen, PhDstella.kimhansen@yu.edu 646.592.4377Linsdale Graham, PhDlinsdale.graham@yu.edu646-592-4545 Prospective Students Student Resources Quick LinksAdmission InformationTuition and FeesBrochureRequirementsThe 60-credit MA program offers theoretical and applied principles of psychological counseling.Required Core Courses: 42 creditsPSM 6515 Developmental Psychology Across the LifespanPSM 6405 Social and Cultural Foundations of CounselingPSM 6120 Basic Principles of CounselingPSM 6815 Psychopathology: Child, Adolescent & AdultPSM 6461 Principles in Group TherapyPSM 6503 Lifestyle and Career DevelopmentPSM 6225 Appraisal of Individuals, Couples, Families & GroupsPSM 6430 Statistics, Research and Program EvaluationPSM 6371 Ethics & Issues in Professional Practice (includes New York State required Syllabus on Identification and Reporting of Child Abuse and Maltreatment)PSM 6181 MHC: Multicultural and Diversity IssuesPSM 6500 Advanced Issues in Mental Health CounselingPSM 6191 Concepts and Techniques in Mental Health Counseling (Clinical Instruction)PSM 6943 Supervised Field Placement I - 1.5 credits (includes group supervision requirement)PSM 6944 Supervised Field Placement II -1.5 credits (includes group supervision requirement)PSM 6946 Supervised Field Placement III - 1.5 credits (includes Proseminar on Professional Identity Development and Comprehensive Exam- Part I)PSM 6947 Supervised Field Placement IV - 1.5 credits (total supervised hours must meet minimum of 600 hours; Comprehensive Exam- Part II)Other Required Courses: 12 creditsPSM 6193 Counseling Skills DevelopmentPSM 6816 Advanced Issues in Psychopathology and DiagnosisPSM 6945 Counseling PracticumPSM 6483 Substance Abuse and Treatment Elective and Specialized Courses: 6 creditsChoose a minimum of two from the following additional coursework acceptable upon approval of the program director.PSM 6100 Neuropsychology Basic PrinciplesPSM 6622 Counseling in Public SettingsPSM 6485 Crisis CounselingPSM 6170 Sexuality and Gender CounselingPSM 6510 Cognitive and Behavioral Therapy Principles for CounselingPSM 6194 Principles of Psychodynamic Psychotherapy for CounselingPSM 6440 Couples and Family CounselingPSM 6450 Counseling with Children and AdolescentsPSM 6484 Grief, Loss and Bereavement CounselingPSM 6182 Attachment Across the LifespanPSM 6195 The Resilient CounselorPSM 6230 CBT for Anxiety Disorders & OCDPSA 6601 History and Systems of PsychologyPSH 6930 Physiological PsychologyPSA 6071 PsychopharmacologyMHC Concentrations (optional): 9 creditsMust take three courses in an area of specialization and successfully complete field placement hours in the same specialized area.Addictions CounselingSubstance Abuse and TreatmentTreatment and Recovery for Co-Occurring DisordersPracticum in Integrated Recovery and Treatment Evaluation MethodologiesCouples and Family CounselingCouples and Family CounselingCounseling with Children and AdolescentsPracticum in Assessment, Intervention and Ethical Issues in Couples and Family CounselingMulticultural CounselingSexuality and Gender CounselingDiversity, Racism, Oppression and Privilege in CounselingPracticum in Multicultural Counseling in Community AgenciesPolicy on Student Interpersonal and Emotional Functioning and DisclosureSelf-observation and self-reflection or mindfulness are core aspects in the training of all professional counselors. The mental health counseling faculty supports this view. Applicants to this program need to be aware that some classes and field placements may require disclosure of personal information in course or program-related activities either in writing or in class discussions.Students are evaluated both academically and on their interpersonal and emotional functioning in their development as mental health counselors and their ability to acquire and integrate professional standards into their professional behavior and their work with clients.For more information on the Ferkauf MA in Mental Health Counseling program, please read the MA FAQs guide (PDF). You can also contact either of the program directors. Student Handbook: A Vital ResourceThe MA in Mental Health Counseling Program Student Handbook (PDF) includes important information regarding academic outlines and requirements, policies and procedures, academic standards, curriculum planner and much more. All students are urged to refer to this handbook continually throughout their education here, as it will be updated whenever necessary.Student ResourcesFerkauf Academic CalendarFerkauf Academic Catalog (PDF)YU Student Standards and PoliciesParnes Clinic Manual (PDF)Student GroupsAssociation of Neuropsychology Students in Training (ANST)Psychologists for Social Responsibility (PsySR)PsySR (PDF)The Organization of Psychology Students (OPS)The Organization of Psychology Students (OPS) is the student organization of Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology. Prospective Students Quick LinksAdmission InformationTuition and FeesBrochureRequirementsThe 60-credit MA program offers theoretical and applied principles of psychological counseling.Required Core Courses: 42 creditsPSM 6515 Developmental Psychology Across the LifespanPSM 6405 Social and Cultural Foundations of CounselingPSM 6120 Basic Principles of CounselingPSM 6815 Psychopathology: Child, Adolescent & AdultPSM 6461 Principles in Group TherapyPSM 6503 Lifestyle and Career DevelopmentPSM 6225 Appraisal of Individuals, Couples, Families & GroupsPSM 6430 Statistics, Research and Program EvaluationPSM 6371 Ethics & Issues in Professional Practice (includes New York State required Syllabus on Identification and Reporting of Child Abuse and Maltreatment)PSM 6181 MHC: Multicultural and Diversity IssuesPSM 6500 Advanced Issues in Mental Health CounselingPSM 6191 Concepts and Techniques in Mental Health Counseling (Clinical Instruction)PSM 6943 Supervised Field Placement I - 1.5 credits (includes group supervision requirement)PSM 6944 Supervised Field Placement II -1.5 credits (includes group supervision requirement)PSM 6946 Supervised Field Placement III - 1.5 credits (includes Proseminar on Professional Identity Development and Comprehensive Exam- Part I)PSM 6947 Supervised Field Placement IV - 1.5 credits (total supervised hours must meet minimum of 600 hours; Comprehensive Exam- Part II)Other Required Courses: 12 creditsPSM 6193 Counseling Skills DevelopmentPSM 6816 Advanced Issues in Psychopathology and DiagnosisPSM 6945 Counseling PracticumPSM 6483 Substance Abuse and Treatment Elective and Specialized Courses: 6 creditsChoose a minimum of two from the following additional coursework acceptable upon approval of the program director.PSM 6100 Neuropsychology Basic PrinciplesPSM 6622 Counseling in Public SettingsPSM 6485 Crisis CounselingPSM 6170 Sexuality and Gender CounselingPSM 6510 Cognitive and Behavioral Therapy Principles for CounselingPSM 6194 Principles of Psychodynamic Psychotherapy for CounselingPSM 6440 Couples and Family CounselingPSM 6450 Counseling with Children and AdolescentsPSM 6484 Grief, Loss and Bereavement CounselingPSM 6182 Attachment Across the LifespanPSM 6195 The Resilient CounselorPSM 6230 CBT for Anxiety Disorders & OCDPSA 6601 History and Systems of PsychologyPSH 6930 Physiological PsychologyPSA 6071 PsychopharmacologyMHC Concentrations (optional): 9 creditsMust take three courses in an area of specialization and successfully complete field placement hours in the same specialized area.Addictions CounselingSubstance Abuse and TreatmentTreatment and Recovery for Co-Occurring DisordersPracticum in Integrated Recovery and Treatment Evaluation MethodologiesCouples and Family CounselingCouples and Family CounselingCounseling with Children and AdolescentsPracticum in Assessment, Intervention and Ethical Issues in Couples and Family CounselingMulticultural CounselingSexuality and Gender CounselingDiversity, Racism, Oppression and Privilege in CounselingPracticum in Multicultural Counseling in Community AgenciesPolicy on Student Interpersonal and Emotional Functioning and DisclosureSelf-observation and self-reflection or mindfulness are core aspects in the training of all professional counselors. The mental health counseling faculty supports this view. Applicants to this program need to be aware that some classes and field placements may require disclosure of personal information in course or program-related activities either in writing or in class discussions.Students are evaluated both academically and on their interpersonal and emotional functioning in their development as mental health counselors and their ability to acquire and integrate professional standards into their professional behavior and their work with clients.For more information on the Ferkauf MA in Mental Health Counseling program, please read the MA FAQs guide (PDF). You can also contact either of the program directors. Student Resources Student Handbook: A Vital ResourceThe MA in Mental Health Counseling Program Student Handbook (PDF) includes important information regarding academic outlines and requirements, policies and procedures, academic standards, curriculum planner and much more. All students are urged to refer to this handbook continually throughout their education here, as it will be updated whenever necessary.Student ResourcesFerkauf Academic CalendarFerkauf Academic Catalog (PDF)YU Student Standards and PoliciesParnes Clinic Manual (PDF)Student GroupsAssociation of Neuropsychology Students in Training (ANST)Psychologists for Social Responsibility (PsySR)PsySR (PDF)The Organization of Psychology Students (OPS)The Organization of Psychology Students (OPS) is the student organization of Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology.
