Mental Health Counseling - MSEd

Admission Requirements

1. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with a GPA of at least 3.0; the Graduate Record Examination is not required.
2. 15-25 credits of approved courses from the following fields: anthropology, economics, education, guidance, health sciences, political science, psychology, sociology, and related areas.
3. Evidence of oral and written expression consonant with graduate-level study.
4. Recommendations from appropriate professional or academic references to aid in determining potential for work as a professional counselor.
5. Relevant work and/or volunteer experience is highly recommended.

Progress Standards

1. Minimum GPA for Retention - Graduate students must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 to remain at Hunter College. Students whose grades fall below this standard are required to raise their GPAs to at least 3.0 within one semester.
2. No F in the first two semesters—students who receive a grade of F or WU in any course in the first two semesters will not be allowed to continue in the program.
3. Progress holds due to Incomplete Grades - Students with two or more INCs will not be allowed to register for any courses.
4. Key Course Performance Standards

   • Students must receive a grade of at least a B in key program courses. 

   • Students who receive a grade of F or WU in key program courses may not continue in the program. 

   • Key Program Courses are identified by the label (KC) in the course title.

Course of Study

Academic Plan

MENHC-MSED

Total Credits

60

• COCO 70000 - Life Stage Development
• COCO 70100 - Counseling Skills and Interviewing Techniques (KC)
• COCO 70200 - Theories of Counseling
• COCO 70300 - Psychosocial, Cultural, and Political Aspects of Disability: Rehabilitation and Special Education
• COCO 70600 - Group Counseling (KC)
• COCO 70700 - Multicultural Aspects of Counseling
• COCO 70800 - Measurement and Appraisal
• COCO 70900 - Research Methods in Counseling
• COCO 71100 - Supervision and Administration in Counseling
• COCO 71200 - Career Counseling, Assessment and Placement
• COCO 71500 - Family Systems and Counseling Issues
• COUNM 71800 - Practicum in Mental Health Counseling (KC)
• COUNM 71900 - Advanced Counseling Skills and Contemporary Issues
• COUNM 72500 - Internship in Mental Health Counseling I (KC)
• COUNM 72600 - Internship in Mental Health Counseling II (KC)
• COUNM 71600 - Foundations of Mental Health Counseling
• COUNM 71700 - Psychopathology: Diagnosis and Treatment
• COUNM 72000 - Mental Health Counseling: Program Development and Evaluation

Exit Requirements

1. An overall GPA of 3.0.
2. Must complete all required workshops.