Program Description
The mission of the Mental
Health Counseling Program is to prepare professional
mental health counselors and development/human relations
specialists who can practice effectively with individuals
across the lifespan.
Mental Health Counselors and Development/Human Relations Specialists work with individuals to help them attain their goals, make choices, and develop their potential. The master's program in Mental Health Counseling provides a rich background in human development, personality, counseling and psychotherapy methodologies, marriage and family systems, individual and group processes, clinical assessment, leadership, advocacy, collaboration, legal and ethical issues, and coordination skills. In addition, the NYIT program integrates the use of technology in counselor practices so that graduates are fully able to make data-based decisions, communicate effectively, and offer individual and group counseling. Graduates are prepared to effectively work with clients from culturally diverse populations in a variety of human services and educational settings such as social services agencies, employment centers, mental health agencies, community counseling agencies, substance abuse programs, employee assistance programs and health related facilities. The Mental Health Counseling program is aligned with the standards of the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Programs (CACREP). The program includes supervised field experience in appropriate field settings.
The Mental Health Counseling program offers you :
- Preparation for New York State counselor licensure
- Extensive practica and internship experience (1000 hours total)
- Innovative practices and models for effective Mental Health Counseling
- Opportunity to develop skills in counseling, leadership, social justice, teamwork, advocacy, collaboration, consultation, and use of data to inform practice
- Expertise using technology as a support, research and management tool
- Unique cross-disciplinary approach that fosters understanding and collaboration
<Back to top> |
Admission Requirements
-
- Applicants are encouraged to contact the program coordinator and attend an information session. These are scheduled throughout the fall and spring semesters.
- New cohorts are formed each Fall and Spring
- College graduates with GPAs of 3.0 may enter from a variety of backgrounds including but not limited to: education, the helping professions, business, and industry.
- Admission to the program has two parts: an application to NYIT and a departmental admissions review based on an application portfolio. The portfolio includes a resume, specific reference forms, summary of related experience, a professional goals statement and other information related to candidate's qualifications. Additional information may be found on the NYIT website: www.nyit.edu
For an NYIT Bulletin and application packet, please contact:
Ms. Alexandra Votava – Assistant Director
Office of Graduate Admissions
New York Institute of Technology
Northern Boulevard
Old Westbury , NY 11568-8000
516 686.1040 avotava@nyit.edu
For Application Portfolio guidelines, please contact:
Dr. Carol Dahir, Program Coorinator
School of Education and Professional Services
Wisser Library 3 rd Floor
Northern Boulevard
Old Westbury , NY 11568
516.686.7777 (Old Westbury Campus)
or
Carol Pierce, Administrative Assistant
212.261.1529 ( Manhattan Campus)
<Back
to top> |
