Mental Health Counseling (MSEd)

 

Welcome to the Mental Health Counseling (MSEd) program home page. Use this page as a guide to the program from acceptance to graduation.

The Mental Health Counseling program prepares graduates to work as mental health counselors in hospital, agency and community settings as well as in private practice. Students can complete the program part-time or full-time.

Academic Plan

MENHC-MSED

Total Credits

Earn at least 60 credits

Advisors and Faculty

Newly Accepted Students

Program Sequences

Consult the program sequence for a suggested order of courses for the program based on start date. It also includes when to take certification exams and apply for clinical experiences in addition to other important non-course requirements. For technical registration support and troubleshooting, please visit the Register for Classes page.

Transfer of Credits

A matriculated student may request a transfer of credit for a graduate-level course completed at another institution. To be eligible, the course must have been taken within the past five years and closely match the content of a required course in the student’s Hunter College program. The request will be reviewed by faculty for equivalence. Each program sets the courses for which a transfer will be considered. Graduate students are limited to 12 transfer credits.

Hunter College Catalog

Use the Hunter College Course Catalog to review descriptions of specific courses and academic progress standards for the program along with exit requirements.

Clinical Experiences

Students in the Mental Health Counseling program are required to complete two fieldwork experiences during their academic program: practicum and internship.

Certification and Licensure

This program leads to eligibility for the Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) credential in New York State. Professional licensure is required to practice mental health counseling.

Students applying for licensure for Mental Health Counseling can upload their required forms to the Out of State Certification and Licensure Form.

Graduation

Graduation is the official completion of your program and conferral of an academic degree. In order to graduate, students must apply for graduation using CUNYFirst the semester before the semester of their planned graduation and complete any outstanding requirements by the stated deadlines. Visit the Graduation and Commencement page for complete information.

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