Transform Your Compassion Into Your Career
Manhattan University students are looking for more than just a job — they’re looking for a means to improve lives and communities. With the expert faculty, research opportunities, field experience and community focus of our graduate counseling programs, you’ll have the tools to do just that.
Your Counseling Career. Your Way.
There are a variety of paths through which our passionate students can make a real impact through counseling, and each path has different goals and requirements. That’s why Manhattan University offers several unique counseling programs for students to choose from.
Why Choose a Counseling Program Through Manhattan University?
Online Blended
You’ll complete your counseling program from Manhattan University through a blend of both in-person and online coursework.
Tailored Programs
Whether you’re just starting your graduate career, or you’re ready for advanced certification, Manhattan University has the right counseling program for your position.
NYC: The Hub of Healthcare
With its New York City location, Manhattan University provides its students with access to professional opportunities at the nation’s top mental health hospitals, clinics and agencies.
Counseling Programs With Impact
The Right Program for Your Future
At Manhattan University, we recognize every student is different, requiring different offerings for all stages of their careers in counseling. That’s why we offer 5 different counseling programs, each geared toward unique phases of your career, and goals set for your future. Choose from:
- M.S. in Marriage and Family Therapy: Designed for those seeking marriage and family therapist licensure
- M.S. in Mental Health Counseling: Satisfies New York State education requirements for licensure as a mental health counselor
- Advanced Certificate in Mental Health Counseling: Learn to assess issues and provide mental health counseling and psychotherapy
- M.A. in School Counseling: Prepares graduate students for certification as K–12 counselors in New York State
- Advanced Certificate in School Counseling: Designed for students who are eligible for provisional certification in New York State
Gain Real-World Experience
Each program curriculum requires students to complete internships, therapy hours or other hands-on learning experiences designed to immerse them in the world of their careers. For example, students in the M.A. in School Counseling program complete a counseling internship under the supervision of a local school counselor in a K–12 setting, while M.S. in Marriage and Family Therapy students complete 500 hours of supervised therapy.
Future-Proof Your Counseling Career
Job growth and demand for careers in counseling are projected to increase significantly, creating more opportunities for success after completing your Manhattan University program.
- Marriage and family therapy: 14% job growth by 2031
- Mental health counseling: 22% job growth by 2031
- School counseling: 10% job growth by 2031
Counseling Programs Application Requirements
- Applicants for master’s programs must hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or institution.
- Applicants for advanced certificates must hold bachelor’s and master’s degrees, both from accredited institutions.
- Generally, an undergraduate GPA of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale is required, although other factors may be considered in the decision for admission.
- Ideally, applicants should have suitable preparation in the behavioral sciences. Consideration will be given for teaching experience, and other applicable experience. Applicants who possess a bachelor’s degree, but do not have relevant background experience, may be required to take prerequisite courses for admission.
- Other factors will be considered for admission, such as years of professional experience, a high average in a major field or academic development beyond the bachelor’s degree.
- Applicants for the Advanced Certificate in School Counseling must hold a bachelor’s degree in school counseling, making them eligible for provisional certification in New York state.
Create a Brighter Future With the Counseling Programs at Manhattan.
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