Master’s in Counseling for Mental Health and Wellness at NYU Steinhardt | Online

NYU Steinhardt online master of arts in Counseling for Mental Health and Wellness program prepares you to directly treat and work with patients at any stage of life – from childhood and adolescence to adulthood – both one-on-one and in groups.

  • No GRE Required — NYU Steinhardt values compassionate professionals ready to change lives through the lens of social justice and equity.
  • 21-Month Completion — Depending on your start date, you could earn your mental health counseling master’s online in as few as seven terms.
  • Real-World Training — Help a wide range of real clients during a practicum and internship at NYU-approved sites near your community.

Study with World-Class London Institutions

21

minimum months to complete

700

hours of clinical training

3.2

average enrolled student GPA1

Help People Across the Lifespan

Develop the knowledge and skills to pursue fulfilling employment in a variety of professional settings including mental health centers, addiction treatment centers, hospitals, community agencies, and private practice.

  • Participate in weekly live classes taught by distinguished NYU Steinhardt faculty.
  • Enjoy an intimate learning environment of no more than 15 students per class session.
  • Complete rigorous course work from anywhere you have an Internet connection.
  • Gain hands-on experience through internships at qualified placement sites near you.
  • Get immediate technical assistance for all live class sessions.
  • Build relationships and get feedback from your professors during online classes and office hours.
  • Make lasting connections with aspiring mental health counselors from across the United States.
  • Join NYU’s alumni network of more than 500,000 graduates dedicated to academic excellence.

The online master of arts in Counseling for Mental Health and Wellness program from NYU Steinhardt is accredited by the Masters in Psychology and Counseling Accreditation Council (MPCAC) for the period of January 2015 through January 2025.

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Promote Advocacy and Equity as a Mental Health Counselor

NYU Steinhardt partners with 2U to support the delivery of these online programs. NYU Steinhardt has full control over the programs, including all core academic functions. Click here to learn more about 2U’s roles and responsibilities.

1Average calculated in January 2019 of all 207 enrolled student GPAs from Counseling@NYU’s online master of arts in Counseling for Mental Health and Wellness program. arrow_upwardReturn to footnote reference