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Master of Mental Health Counseling

Mercy University

  • Dobbs Ferry, United States
  • 3 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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Mercy University campus

About the program

Licensure-qualifying master's in mental health counselling.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Learners studying Mental Health Counseling can develop the ability to interpret health-related evidence
  • Apply appropriate safety and professional practices
  • Communicate effectively with patients or stakeholders and evaluate care or service needs
  • And apply advanced analytical or reflective approaches to complex work. These are indicative learning goals
  • Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.

Career outcomes

  • Community and mental health agencies
  • Private practice
  • Schools
  • College campuses
  • Substance disorder programs

Curriculum

  • 60 credits over three years
  • Full or part time
  • Day or evening with some online courses. Practicum and internship
  • Areas of focus chosen by the student
  • CASAC-T credential option and NCMHCE exam preparation.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Recognised bachelor's degree with official transcripts and a graduate course-by-course credential evaluation (NACES/AICE
  • Waived for some programmes)
  • Programme extras e.g. MBA/Business Analytics/Computer Science/Cybersecurity résumé
  • Personal statement
  • Interview or recommendation
  • GRE/GMAT optional for most
  • Three-year bachelor's holders may qualify in some cases.

Accepted academic background

Recognised bachelor's degree with official transcripts and a graduate course-by-course credential evaluation (NACES/AICE, Waived for some programmes), Programme extras e.g. MBA/Business Analytics/Computer Science/Cybersecurity résumé, Personal statement, Interview or recommendation, GRE/GMAT optional for most, Three-year bachelor's holders may qualify in some cases.

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 80
  • PTE Academic 53
  • Duolingo 110

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • English Language Test Results (if applicable)
  • Credential Evaluation (if applicable)
  • Personal Statement
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Vaccination Record (if applicable).

How to apply

  1. Check programme requirements
  2. Admission is rolling and I-20 documents are due at least 60 days before term start. Apply online through the institution's official application portal
  3. The application fee is 40 USD. Send official transcripts with a course-by-course credential evaluation
  4. English proof or waiver
  5. Resume and programme items such as recommendations or a personal statement. Interview for the MS Business Analytics. Pay the 400 USD enrollment deposit in the portal. Submit I-20 documents with proof of funds
  6. Then apply for the F-1 visa. Attend International Student Orientation and submit immunization records.

Other costs

Tuition per year$43,351, $43,351, $22,400 USD
Application fee$40 USD
Deposit$400 USD

Program details

CampusWestchester
Faculty or schoolSchool of Social and Behavioral Sciences
DepartmentCounseling
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value60
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1 year
Scholarship noteInstitutional or program-based scholarships may be available to eligible students. Award availability, value, and eligibility vary by program and intake.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Applications closed

    12 Feb 2026

    Closed

  • Program starts

    May 2027

    Applications closed

    12 Feb 2026

    Closed

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Applications closed

    12 Feb 2026

    Closed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 3 years.