Program Description

Mental health counselors are a vital resource for individuals and families, and help communities thrive. This program qualifies graduates to sit for the New York state professional licensing exam, and to seek initial employment towards meeting the 3,000-hour supervised experience required for licensure. Your practicum and internship experiences will allow you to focus on specific types of counseling. Mental health counselors work in settings including:

• Family services
• Outpatient centers
• Hospitals
• Government
• Private practice
• Substance Disorders Programs
• Community Agencies

Admission Requirements

• Official transcript of baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with a grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 or higher.  Applicants with a GPA lower than 3.0 may be considered for provisional acceptance.
• Two (2) detailed written letters of recommendation from instructors in the major area of study or professional contacts. One letter must be from a professor.
• Current résumé
• In an 800-1000-word personal statement, please address the following questions:
  • What does it mean to be a mental health counselor?
  • What influenced you to want to be a mental health counselor?
  • What are your three biggest strengths? Your three biggest challenges? How will your strengths and challenges impact you as a student in the mental health counseling program and as a future mental health counselor? If your GPA is below a 3.0, this must be one of your challenges that you discuss.
  • What influenced you to apply to Mercy University?

IELTS Requirements

Listening	Reading	Writing	Speaking	Overall
6.5	6.5	6.5	6.5	6.5

Remarks:

• Tuition fee for 15 credit is given
• I20(Visa Letter) can be obtained only after submitting a bank statement with a balance of USD $53,344.