Program Overview
The Clinical Mental Health Counseling at College of Staten Island is a MA programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of medicine & health sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Clinical Mental Health Counseling programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 780 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 425 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: New York City, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Clinical Mental Health Counseling programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:
- Healthcare Professional
- Clinical Researcher
- Health Policy Analyst
- Public Health Specialist
- Medical Writer
- Healthcare Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Foundations of Mental Health Counseling
- Psychopathology
- Developmental/Lifespan Psychology
- Assessment in Counseling
- Ethics/Child Abuse for Counselors
- Social/Cultural Foundations of Counseling
- Cognitive/Behavioral and Behavioral Approaches to Counseling
- Theories of Psychodynamic, Humanistic/Existential and Experiential Approaches to Counseling
- Advanced Multicultural Counseling
- Immigrant/Family Counseling
- Group Theory and Practice
- Research and Program Evaluation Methods in Mental Health Counseling
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Applicants to the program are expected to have a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited institution with a 3.0 undergraduate average, a minimum of 15-19 undergraduate credits in the following areas of psychology:
- General or Introductory
- Child or Adolescent or Developmental
- Psychopathology or Abnormal
- Personality Theory
- Methods in Psychology or Experimental Psychology
- Statistics for the Social Sciences.
Applicants must also submit a one- to two-page statement of intent detailing interest in the field, background information, academic and related experience, field placements, and the reasons that led the student to choose this field of study; and two letters of recommendation.
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English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 780 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 425 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 780 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 425 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact College of Staten Island directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About College of Staten Island
College of Staten Island
New York, United States
The College of Staten Island (CSI) is a senior college within The City University of New York (CUNY). Visit our website for Admissions and Program information.
University Profile- Application Deadline Mar, 2027
- Start Date Aug, 2027
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
