Graduate Programs

This program is designed for teachers certified in adolescence education grades 7-12 in English or Math or Social Studies who are interested in becoming certified in students with disabilities grades 7-12 in a specific subject area. This master’s degree program meets the academic requirements for professional certification in adolescence education as well as students with disabilities.

The five-year adolescent/students with disabilities M.S. Ed. program is a seamless path for Manhattan College undergraduate secondary education majors to obtain their master's degrees with an additional year of study.

The advanced certificate program, for those who already hold a master's degree, responds to shifting global, social, economic and educational trends to train leaders in the education field. This certificate helps education professionals meet the New York State (NYS) for school district leadership.

The advanced leadership studies program responds to shifting global, social and economic trends in the education field. This program helps education professionals meet the New York State certification eligibility requirements for school district leadership.

This extension allows anyone who is completing the M.A. in school counseling to gain New York State certification as a bilingual counselor. This certificate program prepares counselors, social workers or psychologists to specifically work with bilingual/multicultural students.

The advanced certificate program is for those who already hold a master's degree and are certified special education teachers seeking New York State bilingual education certification.

This dual program is designed for career changers who are uncertified and wish to pursue certification in education grades 1-6 and students with disabilities grades 1-6.

The five-year childhood/special education M.S. Ed. program is a seamless path for Manhattan College undergraduate childhood education majors to obtain their master's degrees with an additional year of study.

The M.S. in marriage and family therapy program is designed for those seeking marriage and family therapist licensure.

The advanced certificate program in mental health counseling is for those who already hold a master's degree in psychology or counseling and want to pursue the additional education required to become a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC). A licensed Mental health counselor is trained to treat mental health, human relationship, education and career concerns within ethical, developmental, preventive and treatment contexts.

The M.S. in mental health counseling program is designed for those seeking licensure as a mental health counselor. A Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) is trained to treat mental health, human relationship, education and career concerns within ethical, developmental, preventive and treatment contexts. 

This accelerated program is ideal for students who are preparing to earn their New York State School Building Leader (SBL) certification and already have a master’s degree.

The school building leadership program responds to changing global, social, economic and educational trends to train leaders in the education field. This program helps education professionals meet the New York State (NYS) certification eligibility requirements.

The advanced certificate in school counseling program is designed for students who have earned a master's degree in counseling making them eligible for provisional certification in New York State.

The M.A. in school counseling program is designed for those seeking school provisional counseling certification, and prepares you for work in a variety of settings.

This program is designed for teachers certified in childhood education grades 1-6 who are interested in becoming certified in teaching students with disabilities.