Mental Health Counseling Degree

The mental health counseling program at Iona College prepares students for careers as a behavioral disorder counselor, counselor, marriage and family therapist, mental health counselor, substance abuse counselor, or vocational counselor. The program focuses on helping prevent or remediate personal problems, conflicts, and emotional crisis. Program courses include: human development, psychopathology, individual and group counseling, personality theory, career assessment, patient screening and referral, observation and testing techniques, interviewing skills, professional standards and ethics, and laws and regulations. Get more details below including other New York colleges that offer mental health counseling degrees.

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Iona College

3601 Hempstead Tpk Unit19, Levittown, NY

Iona College provides a variety of degree programs for students to assist them in their growth and development. The school is located in New Rochelle, NY and operated as a private institution. The Roman Catholic affiliation of this school is an important part of the history, education and curriculum that defines the school. Enrollment at Iona College exceeds 4,100 annually.

Areas of study available at Iona College include but are not limited to:

• Communications And Journalism
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Health And Clinical Professions

Students applying for admission are asked to submit an application, school records, test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by the admissions staff. A SAT or ACT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores in a range of 890 to 1080 on the SAT and in a range of 19 to 24 for the ACT exam is common among students admitted to Iona College. This school accepts about 70% of students applying annually. Of those students admitted, around 14% of students enrolled. More information on admissions can be found at iona.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is close to $33,000 per year. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and as such students should visit the school's net price calculator to get a better idea of their personalized cost estimate of attendance. Students at Iona College may be eligible for aid which is typically scholarships, grants, and loans.

The Iona College "Gaels" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NCAA. Athletic programs available:

• Baseball (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Golf (NCAA Division I-AA)

Students may visit the website to obtain a complete list of programs offered, admissions information, and more that is available at this school.

Students Enrolled in the Mental Health Counseling Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Iona College offers a master's degree program in mental health counseling.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Mental Health Counselors

Description

Counsel with emphasis on prevention. Work with individuals and groups to promote optimum mental and emotional health. May help individuals deal with issues associated with addictions and substance abuse; family, parenting, and marital problems; stress management; self-esteem; and aging.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, mental health counselors employment is expected to grow at a rate of 19.6% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 700
  • Average Hourly Rate: $19.83
  • Average Annual Salary: $41260
• Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $24.93
  • Average Annual Salary: $51860

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).