Acquire the knowledge and clinical training to become a licensed counselor, working in mental health centers, addiction treatment centers, community agencies, or in private psychotherapy practice. You will gain valuable clinical experience through internship placements, preparing for a range of careers that improve people's lives. This program is registered by New York State as a licensure qualifying program in mental health counseling. A dual-degree option with a post-master's advanced certificate in LGBT Health, Education, and Social Services is also available.

The online master s in mental health counseling program is just as rigorous as the on-campus program, and each class is taught by a distinguished NYU Steinhardt faculty member. With an emphasis on overall mental wellness, the curriculum is designed to gradually build your counseling knowledge and skills by layering foundational courses with electives, a lab, and hands-on field training in your community. As a graduate of the online mental health program, you will be qualified to not only address mental illness but also help clients achieve mental wellness that enables them to reach their potential as individuals and members of their community.