Counseling and Psychological Services
The Counseling and Psychological Services Department offers degree programs in three areas— mental health counseling, counseling services and school psychology.
The mental health counseling program is a 60-hour program that program prepares students to work with clients in a variety of settings, including mental health agencies, hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and private practice. This program is accredited by the Council of Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) and prepares students for licensure as a mental health counselor in New York State.
The school counseling program offers three possible options for completing a degree within the program.
- Master of science degree in school counseling
- Master of science degree in school counseling and a certificate of advanced study (CAS)
- Certificate of advanced study in school counseling
Upon completion of either of the MS degree options or, where appropriate, the CAS option, the student becomes eligible for initial certification as a school counselor in New York State. Professional certification may be awarded by the New York State Education Department upon successful completion of an MS degree in counseling services, 60 graduate credit hours and two years of successful experience.
The school psychology program offers two possible options for completing a degree within the program.
- Master of science degree in school psychology
- Master of science degree in school psychology and a certificate of advanced study
Upon completion of either of the MS degree options or, where appropriate, the CAS option, the student becomes eligible for provisional certification as a school psychologist in New York State. Permanent certification may be awarded by the New York State Education Department upon successful completion of two years of successful experience.