Mental Health Counseling, PhD
This program is designed to train mental health counselors in advanced clinical and supervisory skills, prepare counselors to conduct research that will further the profession’s knowledge base, and foster the next generation of leaders who will be teachers and advocates for the mental health counseling profession across the country.
Campus Information
WESTCHESTER CAMPUS
The 200-acre Westchester Campus recently had a makeover. Now it's got state-of-the-art residential, athletic, and academic facilities—including VR and simulation labs, a cutting-edge media production studio, and environmental center. We’ve invested significantly in our 200-acre campus to build brand-new academic, research, residential, and athletic facilities, as well as a renovated and expanded student center. You’ll love where you live, learn, study, eat, and play.
Intakes
- April
- Oct
Application Processing Time in Days: 60
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
- A bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution (official transcripts documenting degree must be submitted).
- A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above. (Upon the recommendation of the Dean, Graduate Faculty Admissions Committee, or the director of Student Support Services or program coordinators, candidates whose GPA is less than 3.0 may be admitted on a conditional/provisional basis, provided that it is determined that the candidate has the necessary knowledge and skills to complete the program successfully.)
- Submission and review of official transcripts from ALL institutions attended.
- Completion of the application process including a personal statement, two letters of recommendation, and, in some cases, an admission interview.
- Admission to Initial certification programs in the School of Education (that is, candidates who seek teacher certification in NY for the first time) requires the GRE General Test. The admissions decision takes into account the candidate’s whole application, including transcripts, statement of purpose, letters of recommendation, and the GRE.
- Please note for international students:
- If you are an F-1 visa holder, you may not take more than one online class per semester and must be a full time student for the duration of your program. Please note that F-1 visa holders cannot take an all online or majority online program in the United States. We offer many programs for F-1 visa holders that take place on our New York and Pleasantville campuses.
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- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Doctoral Degree/PhD
- Duration: 04 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
166320 USD
Annual Cost of Living: 9232 USD
Application Fee: 50 USD