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NYU Steinhardt Online Mental Health Counseling Master’s

Masters from New York University

NYU Steinhardt Online Mental Health Counseling Master’s

The online Master of Arts in Counseling for Mental Health and Wellness from NYU Steinhardt prepares learners to pursue licensure and employment as mental health counselors in a variety of settings with the goal to support healthy and holistic communities.

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Program type

Flexible dates

January, September

2 Years

Program duration

Free application

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About the program

  • Pursue your license:

    Prepare to pursue licensure and employment as a mental health counselor in settings that include addiction treatment centers, community agencies, and private practices.

  • Assist diverse communities:

    Learn to help clients of all ages and identities while advancing your career as a therapist.

  • Complete in as few as two years:

    And earn your mental health counseling master's online in as few as five terms (depending on your start date).

Well-rounded curriculum — online and in person

The curriculum for the online master of arts in Counseling for Mental Health and Wellness program prepares learners to become mental health counselors who can serve their diverse clients and communities with the care, respect, and dignity they deserve. The curriculum combines online courses with in-person practicums and internships, and ensures that learners gain the kind of hands-on experience they need to become successful licensed counselors. The curriculum consists of a total of 60 credit hours and can be completed in as few as 21 to 30 months. Throughout the program you will focus on developing your skills both online and in person:

  • Skill development in a secure virtual setting:

    Prepare for your practicum and internship while developing key mental health counseling skills and acting out client-therapist scenarios with a partner in your Individual Counseling Skills Lab course.

  • Real-world training at sites near your area:

    During a 100-hour practicum and a 600-hour internship you will help real clients at NYU-approved sites near your community.

Learner testimonials

The diverse nature of Steinhardt fits me perfectly. It is truly a unique place for people interested in having a positive impact in the world.

Parker Lynch

Join Our MPCAC-accredited Program

The online Master of Arts in Counseling for Mental Health and Wellness program is accredited by the Master’s in Psychology and Counseling Accreditation Council (MPCAC) under the Master’s in Counseling Accreditation Committee standards.

Counseling@NYU is registered by New York state as a license-qualifying program in mental health counseling. Students may be eligible for licensure in states outside New York; however, requirements vary from state to state.

Real-world training and experience

100-hour
Practicum in a mental health setting
600-hour
Internship at an approved location
130+ years
of academic excellence

Ready to advance your career?

Practicum, internship, and immersion

Gain hands-on experience with the program’s 100-hour practicum and 600-hour in-person internship component, and work alongside mental health professionals and other experts in the field. The internship — a clinical training — is a key component to the curriculum and provides you with the opportunity to apply the theories learned in the classroom to real-world settings. 

Learners are also required to attend one in-person immersion on the NYU campus in New York City where they build connections with faculty and peers, hear from leading experts, and experience the unique energy and multicultural communities of the City itself.