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April 4, 2008

Contact: Scott Silversten Phone: (718) 862-7232 E-mail: Public Relations

Manhattan College’s School Of Education’s Graduate Division Announces New Master’s Degree Program In Mental Health Counseling

RIVERDALE, N.Y. – Manhattan College’s graduate school of education has launched a new Master of Science program in mental health counseling. The primary objective of the program is to train practitioners in assessment and intervention in settings such as mental health centers, hospitals, community agencies and private practices.

Students enrolled in the rigorous 60-credit program will be prepared to meet the requirements for qualification for an independent mental health care license in New York and other states.

The mental health counseling program is registered with the Office of Professions of the State of New York. Graduates are eligible for a license when they have 3,000 post-degree supervised hours and have passed a state exam. Also, graduates may take the national counselor examination to receive national board certification as a nationally certified counselor.

Any individuals seeking enrollment in the mental health counseling program must meet the following admissions requirements:

• Applicants must have earned a baccalaureate degree and possess suitable preparation in the behavioral sciences. Consideration will be given for teaching experience and other applicable experience.

• Students who possess a bachelor’s degree but do not have relevant background may be required to take a prerequisite course for admission.

• A narrative statement of interest in the mental health counseling program is required.

• An interview with the director is recommended prior to admission.

Degree requirements include:

• Completion of all coursework with a GPA of 3.0 or better.

• Completion of a major research paper and internship.

• Demonstration of interpersonal competencies and emotional maturity associated with effective counseling outcomes.

For more information, please contact Corine Fitzpatrick, associate professor of education, at (718) 862-7497 or e-mail corine.fitzpatrick@manhattan.edu.

The school of education is committed to the mission of Manhattan College, to provide a contemporary, student-centered education that embodies the Lasallian traditions of scholarship, excellence in teaching, respect for individual dignity and commitment to social justice. The additional goal of the school is to prepare self-directed, reflective and scholarly professionals who are dedicated to the highest standards for themselves and those they serve. Professionals are prepared in the fields of counseling, school leadership and special education.

Founded in 1853, Manhattan College is an independent, Catholic, coeducational institution of higher learning offering more than 40 major programs of undergraduate study in the areas of arts, business, education, engineering and science, along with graduate programs in education and engineering. For more information about Manhattan College, visit www.manhattan.edu.