Master’s Programs in Counseling

School and Mental Health Counseling

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For The Curious

The ones who see possibility in every conversation.

How can understanding others help us make a difference in their lives? At New York Institute of Technology (New York Tech), we believe the desire to understand people can lead to something greater: the ability to help them navigate challenges, discover their strengths, and move forward with confidence.

Our master’s programs in School Counseling and Mental Health Counseling are designed for those who want to turn their curiosity in human behavior into a meaningful career. Through a combination of academic study, practical training, and real-world experiences, you’ll develop the knowledge, skills, and perspective to support individuals through some of life’s most important moments. Whether you want to help students reach their potential or guide individuals toward better mental health, New York Tech can help you turn your compassion into a career with purpose.

Online Mental Health Counseling

The online M.S. in Mental Health Counseling prepares you to understand each person’s unique experiences and develop the skills to help individuals navigate them. Through rigorous coursework and supervised clinical experiences, you’ll learn to assess client needs, build meaningful therapeutic relationships, and develop strategies that promote emotional well-being and personal growth. Graduate with the practical knowledge, professional skills, and confidence to pursue a rewarding career helping people lead healthier, more fulfilling lives.

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School Counseling

Explore how students learn, grow, and respond to challenges while developing the counseling techniques and strategies needed to support their success. Through coursework and practical field experiences, you’ll gain the skills to guide students through personal and academic obstacles, collaborate with educators and families, and help create supportive learning environments. Prepare for a career empowering young people to build confidence, overcome barriers, and recognize what’s possible for their futures.

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Turn Understanding into Action

2.5 – 3

Average number of years students take to complete the Mental Health Counseling, M.S. and three years for the School Counseling, M.S.

700

Number of practica and internship experience hours gained during the Mental Health Counseling program.

Flexible

100% online and blended options to complete the programs.

Alumni Voices

I always knew that I wanted a career helping people. It was through New York Institute of Technology’s school counseling program that I fully learned how to understand people, develop curriculums/programs, and be a problem solver.

Ashley Ali (M.S. ’27)

A Career Built Around People

Job Growth

  • Overall employment of mental health counselors and social workers to grow 18% (BLS).
  • About 27,800 openings for school and career counselors and advisors are projected each year, on average, over the decade from 2025-2035 (BLS).

Employers & Internships

  • North Shore University Hospital
  • Long Island Jewish Medical Center – Queens (part of Northwell)
  • NYU Winthrop Women’s Wellness
  • Copiague Public School District
  • New York City Department of Education
  • Stuyvesant High School
  • Union Free West Hempstead School District
  • Union Free Westbury School District

Career Options

  • Mental health clinics and community health centers 
  • Private practices 
  • Hospitals 
  • Social service agencies 
  • College counseling offices 
  • PreK-12 school counselor
  • Academic advisor
  • Career counselor
  • College advisor
  • Educational/youth support organization staff

Opportunities

  • More than 74% of New York Tech interns are offered full-time positions upon graduation.
  • Our $5 million venture fund and new Startup Tech Central center help students get their ideas off the ground, providing a path to entrepreneurship.
  • Bachelor’s degree holders make an average of 66% more than those with a high school diploma (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics).

A Degree That Delivers

Nationally Ranked University

U.S. News & World Report, 2027

#57 for Social Mobility in the Nation

U.S. News & World Report, 2027

CACREP Accreditation


Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs

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Make Your Move

This is your opportunity. Come and discover what our curious, entrepreneurial-minded community is all about.

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