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Accelerated B.A./M.S. Psychology and Mental Health Counseling

Motivated and high-achieving psychology majors in the Kakos School of Arts and Sciences can complete both their bachelor's and master's degree through our accelerated program. The Accelerated B.A./M.S. Psychology and Mental Health Counseling prepares students to be mental health counselors.

Why Choose the Accelerated B.A./M.S. Psychology and Mental Health Counseling?

The purpose of the accelerated psychology to Mental Health Counseling pathway is to offer undergraduates in psychology an opportunity to get a jump start on their masters in Mental Health Counseling. Interested undergraduate psychology majors are to apply for this pathway during their junior year, and will be able to take 12 credits of graduate counseling classes in their senior year. At the end of 5 ½ years, students will graduate from Manhattan University with both a B.A. in Psychology and an M.S. in Mental Health Counseling.

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What Will You Learn?

The accelerated B.A./M.S. program allows students to complete a dual degree in five and a half years. Upon graduation, you will have earned:

  • A bachelor of arts in psychology
  • A Masters in Mental Health Counseling

Students complete 168 undergraduate and graduate credit hours over five and a half years. This includes coursework during 11 semesters and two summer
sessions.

As a 5 1/2-year B.A./M.S. student at Manhattan University, you will:

  • Graduate eligible for licensure as a New York State Mental Health
    Counselor
  • Students will gain a foundational understanding and grasp of essential
    concepts, theoretical viewpoints, historical patterns, and empirical discoveries in the counseling field.
  • Students acquire the necessary skills, knowledge, and understanding to effectively engage in therapeutic relationships, apply evidence-based interventions, and demonstrate cultural competence in order to support the well-being and growth of individuals seeking counseling services.
  • Students will complete a total of 700 hours of mental health counseling
    internship, under the clinical supervision.

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What Will You Do?

Earning a dual B.A./M.S. degree in Psychology and Mental Health Counseling prepares you to become a professional Mental Health Counselor. It also prepares you to pursue a successful career as a mental health counselor.

  • Application Process

    Applicants for accelerated master's programs must be currently enrolled in the psychology major in good standing with a minimum GPA of 3.2.

    Potential applicants should speak with the department chair of Social and Behavioral Sciences in their sophomore year to express their interest in the program.

    Applicants will apply in their junior year. Required documents include the application form, transcripts, statement of interest, resume, and two letters of reference, including at least one from current psychology faculty.