Curriculum Snapshot
The curriculum for the online master of arts in Counseling for Mental Health and Wellness program is designed to equip you with the necessary skills to help people from all backgrounds achieve lives of wellness, health, and meaning. The program requires a total of 60 credit hours and can be completed in 21 to 30 months, depending on when you start.
In addition to completing one of the course sequences below, you must also complete the Counselor Education Comprehensive Examination (CECE) during your last term in the program. The CECE is the terminal experience for all Counseling@NYU students.
To see what your course sequence might look like based on your anticipated start date and length of time in the program, view the sample schedules * below:
Fall Start — Five-Term Track
Fall Start — 10-Term Track
| Term | Courses |
|---|---|
Fall Year 1 (6 credits) | |
Spring Year 1 (6 credits) | APSY-GE 2682 Cross-Cultural Counseling – 3 credits APSY-GE 2658 Lab in Individual Counseling Skills – 3 credits |
Summer Year 1 (6 credits) | |
Fall Year 2 (6 credits) | |
Spring Year 2 (6 credits) | APSY-GE 2634 Dynamics of Vocational Development – 3 credits Elective – 3 credits |
Summer Year 2 (6 credits) | APSY-GE 2070 Research and Evaluation in Behavioral Sciences – 3 credits Elective – 3 credits |
Fall Year 3 (6 credits) | |
Spring Year 3 (6 credits) | |
Summer Year 3 (6 credits) | APSY-GE 2656 Internship in Counseling for Mental Health and Wellness II – 3 credits Elective – 3 credits |
Fall Year 4 (6 credits) | Elective – 3 credits Elective – 3 credits |