New York University

Master of Arts in Counseling Degrees

NYU Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development offers two counseling programs: a master of arts in Counseling and Guidance and a master of arts in Counseling for Mental Health and Wellness. These online master of arts degrees are accredited programs through the Masters in Psychology and Counseling Accreditation Council (MPCAC).

NYU Steinhardt’s master of arts in Counseling and Guidance prepares students to work in the field of school counseling through a comprehensive curriculum of foundational courses. The master of arts in Counseling for Mental Health and Wellness prepares students to help diverse populations reach mental wellness and empower their clients as professional counselors to reach their potential as individuals and members of their community. Education for these programs are paired with clinical training to ensure that students are properly equipped to become professional school or mental health counselors.

Students enrolled in these online programs work with faculty and students in live online classes and have access to high-quality coursework including self-paced lectures, interactive case studies, and collaborative activities. Clinical field work is required to be in-person by state certification requirements. Practicum and internships are completed at approved placement sites near a student’s community.

Find out more on earning your online master's degree from Counseling@NYU: Request Information Directly from counseling.steinhardt.nyu.edu

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Program Information

School Name: New York University, Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development

Program Name:

Master of Arts in Counseling and Guidance
Master of Arts in Counseling for Mental Health and Wellness

Program Length: 1 ½ to about 3 years depending on enrollment basis and program

Enrollment Types: Full-Time or Part-Time

Instruction Methods: Asynchronous and Synchronous

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Phone Number: (855) 698-4622

Program Requirements:

M.A. in Counseling and Guidance

48 Credits
Completion of 700 hours of field work: practicum - 100 hours, internship - 600 hours

M.A. in Counseling for Mental Health and Wellness

60 Credits
Completion of 700 hours of field work: practicum - 100 hours, internship - 600 hours

M.A in Counseling and Guidance Concentration:

Bilingual School Counseling

Admissions Requirements:

Completed online graduate application
Application Fee: $75, priority application fee is $45
Statement of Purpose: Introduction of your goals, interests, career plans and reasons why you are pursuing a master's degree in counseling.
Current Resume or Curriculum Vitae
Transcripts from every postsecondary school uploaded. If admitted, you will need to provide official copies.
Two letters of recommendation from academic references.
If your native language is not English, you will need to submit TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE scores.

*GRE scores are not required for application or admission.

Online Program Application Deadlines:

April – June Cohort
July - September Cohort
November – January Cohort

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Learn More: Request Information Directly from counseling.steinhardt.nyu.edu

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