Mental Health Counseling Degree

The mental health counseling program at Yeshiva University 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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Yeshiva University

117-06 84 Ave, Kew Gardens, NY

Yeshiva University is a nonprofit private institution located in New York, New York and provides a large number of educational opportunities for students. Approximately six thousand students are enrolled per year at YU.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Yeshiva University offers:

• Legal Professions And Studies
• Foreign Languages And Literature
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Public Administration And Social Services

To be considered for admissions, students may be asked to complete an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit school records, which are then reviewed by the admissions committee. The most common standardized test scores among students accepted to this school are within the range of 23 - 29 on the ACT, or 1630 - 2030 on the SAT exam. An estimated 70% of all applicant were accepted at YU, with 68% of those admitted choosing to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found at yu.edu.

Tuition is approximately $39,000 per year, though it may vary based on any number of circumstances. Students should visit the school's net price calculator to get a more personalized estimate of costs. Students enrolled at YU may be eligible for aid which is usually loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The YU Maccabees participate in a number of athletic programs, with competitions managed and overseen by the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Fencing (NCAA Division III)
• Golf (NCAA Division III)

Students should visit the Yeshiva University website to get a complete list of areas of study, programs, financial aid details, 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. Yeshiva University 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).