Mental Health Counseling Degree

The mental health counseling program at SUNY College at New Paltz 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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SUNY College at New Paltz

1 College Circle, Geneseo, NY

SUNY College at New Paltz, a public institution, offers an assortment of degree programs, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in New Paltz, NY, the campus offers a rural setting for students to study in. SUNY College at New Paltz has an annual student enrollment of approximately seven thousand.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs SUNY College at New Paltz offers:

• Education
• English Language And Literature
• Psychology
• Social Sciences

Students applying for admission are usually asked to submit an application, transcripts, standardized test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by admissions staff. An ACT or SAT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores in a range of 1550 to 1820 on the SAT and between 23 to 27 on the ACT is common among students accepted to SUNY New Paltz. This school has an admissions rate of 37 percent of which only 19 percent decided to attend. More information on admissions can be found at newpaltz.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is different for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state residents pay approximately $7,100 and out-of-state residents pay $17,000 per year. School housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is about $7,100. This school may offer financial aid for students that are eligible by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

Athletic programs are available at SUNY College at New Paltz through the NCAA, allowing students to compete in intercollegiate athletics. Athletic programs that are available may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division III)
• Lacrosse (NCAA Division III)

Contact information, academics information, programs, and much more may be viewed on school's website at http://www.newpaltz.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Mental Health Counseling Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. SUNY College at New Paltz has offered the following program levels for students:

• Master's Degree
• Post-Masters Certificate

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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

Salary & Wages

• Rochester, NY
  • Total Employment: 340
  • Average Hourly Rate: $19.92
  • Average Annual Salary: $41430

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