Mental Health Counseling Degree

The mental health counseling program at Pace University – New York 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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Pace University – New York (OASPN)

31 Center Street 3rd floor, Oneonta, NY

Pace University - New York provides a variety of degree programs for students to assist them in their growth and development. The school is located in New York, New York and operated as a private institution. Approximately 13,000 students are enrolled yearly at Pace University - New York.

Students can choose from a few areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Legal Professions And Studies
• Education
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Computer And Information Sciences

Students applying for admission are required to submit an application, school records, test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by the admissions staff. The majority of students at this school scored between 920 to 1140 on the SAT. This school admits about 80% of students applying. Of those applicants accepted, around 21% enrolled. More information from the admissions office can be found at pace.edu.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $39,000 for the year, though it may vary based on different types of circumstances. Students may check the school's tuition calculator to determine a more personalized cost estimate. Students enrolled at Pace University - New York may be eligible for aid which is typically scholarships, grants, and loans.

This school has several athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs available may include the following:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division II)
• Football (NCAA Division II)
• Golf (NCAA Division II)

Contact information, tuition information, programs, and much more may be accessed on school's website at http://www.pace.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Mental Health Counseling Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Pace University – New York has offered the following programs for students:

• Master's Degree
• Doctorate Degree

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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

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