Education and Counseling Master's degrees

If you are a graduate, with a 4 year bachelor degree - then successful completion of the American Diploma for University Entrance, may allow you to progress to one of the following Master's degrees at Manhattan College:

• Master of Science in Special Education
• Master of Arts in School Counseling
• Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling

MS Special Education (33 credits)

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The program prepares general and special educators to teach mentally retarded, learning disabled, emotionally disturbed, physically disabled, neurologically impaired, and multiply disabled individuals in self contained and inclusive settings. Field experience and practicums provide practical application of the theory and research studied in the classroom. 

Program goals:

• Gain a sound knowledge base (content, development, and methodology) that will guide decision making and professional practices.
• Learn the attitudes and skills necessary for reflection which can be used to solve problems.
• Understand that becoming and being an effective practitioner is a life-long developmental process.

Entry requirement:

• Minimum GPA of 3.00
• Bachelor's degree
• Provisional teaching certification
• Narrative statement of interest
• Letter of reference from a professional colleague or professor

Courses:

Methods of Educational & Psychological Research Nature and Needs of the Exceptional Individual  Management Techniques and Curriculum for the At Risk and Behaviorally Disordered  Psycho Educational Assessment  Practicum in Teaching the At Risk and Special Education Student

Seminar/Internship in Teaching the Student with Disabilities or Seminar on Contemporary Problems in Special Education  9 credits specialization  6 elective credits

Class schedule: Courses are offered late afternoon, early evenings and Saturdays. 

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MA School Counseling (36 credits)

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The program is designed to prepare students for counseling in pre-school, elementary and secondary schools. Completion of a major paper and a practicum/internship provide the necessary theoretical and practical groundwork for success after graduation.

Objectives of the program:

• Cover advanced topics and develop competencies as a school counselor
• Provide a practice-based knowledge to enhance interpersonal competencies and emotional maturity associated with effective counseling outcomes

Entry requirements:

• Minimum GPA of 3.00
• Bachelor's degree with preparation in behavioral sciences
• Students with a bachelor's degree who do not have relevant background may be required to take a prerequisite course for admission
• Narrative statement of interest

Sample courses:

Methods of Educational & Psychological Research  Introduction to Counseling Practices and Theories Counseling the Individual  Psychology of Career Counseling  Organization & Administration of the Guidance Program

Practicum in Groups Practicum in Counseling  Psychology and Education of the Emotionally Disturbed  Measurement and Appraisal for Counselors  Mentored Research 2 Elective Courses (3 credits each)

Class schedule: courses are offered Monday through Thursday from 4-6pm, and on Saturdays.

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MS Mental Health Counseling (60 credits)

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The program prepares students to work in mental health settings such as mental health centers, hospitals, and residential treatment centers.

Objectives of the program:

• Train master's level practitioners in assessment and intervention in the medical care setting
• Instill skills through a post degree experience requirement (3000 hours internship), to enable students to provide direct clinical and counseling services to patients in a wide range of medical, research, mental health and independent practice settings

Entry requirements:

• Minimum GPA of 3.00
• Bachelor's degree with preparation in behavioral sciences
• Students with a bachelor's degree who do not have relevant background may be required to take a prerequisite course for admission
• Narrative statement of interest

Sample courses:

Introduction to Group Dynamics & Human Relations  Methods of Educational and Psychological Research  Marriage and Family Counseling  Introduction to Counseling Practices and Theories Counseling the Individual  Life Span Development  Psychology of Career Counseling  Introduction to Mental Health Counseling  Psychology and Education of the Emotionally Disturbed

Measurement and Appraisal for Counselors  Advanced Group Counseling  Mentored Research  Counseling Internship and Practicum Approaches to Multicultural Counseling  Leadership, Supervision and Consultation in Counseling  Counseling Standards, Law, Ethics and Evaluation  Foundations in Evaluation, Assessment and Diagnosis

Class schedule: courses are offered Monday through Thursday from 4-6pm, and on Saturdays.

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