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MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

A Distinctive Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program

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Advance Your Impact With A Clinical Mental Health Masters

Quick Facts

  • Two-Year Degree or Three-Year Degree Formats
  • Start Term:
    • August 31, 2026
  • 50+ training sites including:
    • hospital mental health programs
    • community mental health agencies
    • college counseling centers
    • residential treatment programs
    • substance abuse/mental health agencies.

Tuition

  • Competitive 2026-27 Tuition: $990/credit
  • Credit Requirement: 60

Highlights

100%
Employment Rate

Alumni of Marist鈥檚 Master in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program are employed in their field within six months to a year of graduation.

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Career Outlook

The field of clinical mental health counseling is anticipated to grow by 23% by 2030, much faster than average, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics

A Curriculum That Goes Above and Beyond: Choose Your Track

Marist's 60-credit MA in Mental Health Counseling program exceeds the course areas required by NYSED. Essential courses include Family and Couples Counseling, Crisis and Trauma Intervention, Psychopharmacology, Chemical Dependency Counseling, and Counselor Supervision.

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Two-Year

This is a full-time, accelerated program, which includes two summers and 12-credit hours each fall and spring semester. This format includes the practicum during the first summer and an internship during the second year. Graduate assistantships are available.

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Three-Year

This is a more flexible and less time-intensive option. This program includes two summers, 9-credit hours during the fall and spring semesters of the first two years, then 6-credit hours during fall and spring of the third year. This also includes practicum in the second summer and internship during the third year. Graduate assistantships are available.

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Expert Faculty With Diverse Backgrounds

Our highly experienced licensed mental health practitioners are committed to providing high-quality education and training to the next generation of behavioral health care providers. Our faculty come from a diverse range of clinical and educational backgrounds, and our students are exposed to every corner of the mental health counseling field. View all faculty > 

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Director of the MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program

Yumiko Ogawa, PhD, Counselor Education and Supervision
MA in Counseling
 
With over 15 years of experience in counselor education and over 25 years as a mental health clinician, Dr. Ogawa is dedicated to training the next generation of licensed professional counselors. An expert in Play Therapy, she has several publications and presentations around the world. Her work with undocumented and unaccompanied minors was mentioned in the United States Senate Floor. Being an immigrant in the U.S. entailed a grave identify shift for her from being an individual in a dominant group to an individual in a minoritized group. This shift was an eye-opening experience and it ignited her passion for combatting injustices and inequalities, particularly in the field of counseling.

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Small Class Sizes and Hands-On-Training

The average size of a counseling class is about 10-12 students. Students work closely with faculty and have more opportunities to receive deeper levels of instruction, skill development, interpersonal feedback, and mentoring than in programs with large class sizes.

Top-Tier Career Placement in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Marist鈥檚 prestigious reputation has helped establish longstanding connections with a wide range of diverse clinical sites, giving Clinical Mental Health Counseling masters students access to rich, hands-on training opportunities. Working closely with program faculty, students explore and secure placements across various settings including hospital inpatient and outpatient behavioral care programs, partial hospitalization programs, community outpatient mental health clinics, substance abuse treatment centers, child and family programs, and college counseling services. These supervised clinical experiences exceed New York State Education Department internship requirements, ensuring students gain comprehensive, real-world preparation. Students become equipped with the skills and experience needed for successful, meaningful careers, preparing graduates to thrive across the many pathways and specialties within the mental health field. Below is just a glimpse at the career opportunities that await you after completing the MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.

 

Logos of ma in Mental Health Counseling career destinations: Berkshire Farm Center and Services for Youth, HealthAlliance of the Hudson Valley, The Institute for Family Health
Logos of ma in Mental Health Counseling career destinations: Family Services, Inc., Step One Child & Family Guidance Center Addiction Services, Inc., Dutchess County Department of Behavioral & Community Health

Licensure

Marist鈥檚 MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program is registered with NYSED as meeting the education requirements for the NY state licensed mental health counselor credential. Students interested in licensure in other states are responsible for becoming aware of those requirements and determining the degree to which the Marist MA Clinical Mental Health Counseling program meets those requirements. 

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