Mental Health Counseling Degree

The mental health counseling program at CUNY Bernard M Baruch 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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CUNY Bernard M Baruch College

1946 Campus Drive, Hyde Park, NY

Baruch, a public institution, offers an assortment of degree programs, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in New York, New York, the campus offers an urban setting for students to study in. Enrollment at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College exceeds seventeen thousand yearly.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Public Administration And Social Services
• Psychology
• English Language And Literature
• Computer And Information Sciences

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be required to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit school records, which are then evaluated by the admissions staff. Most students at Baruch scored in a range of 1110 to 1310 on the SAT exam. Competition for admissions among applicants is high, given that only 20% of students who applied are accepted to the school.

The tuition at Baruch varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay around $6,100 per year and out-of-state residents are charged $13,000 for the year. The price of on-campus housing is estimated to be $12,000 annually. Students attending Baruch may be eligible for aid which is typically grants and loans.

Athletic programs are available at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College through the NCAA, allowing students to compete in intercollegiate athletics. Available sports offered may include the following:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Soccer (NCAA Division III)

Contact information, financial aid information, programs offered, and more may be viewed on school's website at http://www.baruch.cuny.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Mental Health Counseling Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. CUNY Bernard M Baruch 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

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