Program Overview
The Mental Health Counseling at Hunter College is a MSEd programme in Medicine & Health Sciences, 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 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
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 23,400 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 10,130 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: New York City, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the 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
- Life Stage Development
- Counseling Skills and Interviewing Techniques
- Theories of Counseling
- Psychosocial, Cultural, and Political Aspects of Disability: Rehabilitation and Special Education
- Group Counseling
- Multicultural Aspects of Counseling
- Measurement and Appraisal
- Research Methods in Counseling
- Supervision and Administration in Counseling
- Career Counseling, Assessment and Placement
- Family Systems and Counseling Issues
- Practicum in Counseling
- Individual Supervision
- Internship in Counseling I
- Internship in Counseling II
- Foundations of Mental Health Counseling
- Psychopathology: Diagnosis and Treatment
- Mental Health Counseling: Program Development and Evaluation
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- A bachelor\xc2\x92s degree from an accredited institution with a GPA of at least 3.0; the Graduate Record Examination is not required.
- 15-25 credits of approved courses from the following fields: anthropology, economics, education, guidance, health sciences, political science, psychology, sociology, and related areas.
- Evidence of oral and written expression consonant with graduate-level study.
- Recommendations from appropriate professional or academic references to aid in determining potential for work as a professional counselor.
- Relevant work and/or volunteer experience is highly recommended.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 23,400 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 10,130 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 23,400 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 10,130 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Hunter College 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 Hunter College
Hunter College
New York City, New York
Hunter College is a public university in New York City, United States. It is one of the constituent colleges of the City University of New York, and offers studies in more than one hundred...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-11-17
- Start Date 2018-03-01
- Language English