Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling

Shorelight Group - Adelphi University

USA,New York

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24 Months

Duration

CAD 29,674/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

Application Fee

Jan 2026

Apply Date

USA, New York

Type: University

Location Type: Semi-Urban

Founded: 1896

Total Students: 7,991 +

Int. Students: 1,710 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

1 South Ave, Garden City, NY 11530, United States

Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling

Program Overview

A master’s degree in mental health counseling will prepare you to be an entry-level mental health counselor in a variety of settings, including inpatient and outpatient hospital departments of psychiatry, community mental health clinics, rehabilitation programs and schools. Once licensed, you can open a private practice or work with an established organization in roles such as staff therapist or substance abuse specialist, or step into leadership as a behavioral health administrator or clinical director.

  • Benefit from a work-compatible schedule with classes offered in the evenings in our full-time program.
  • Concentrate on key job market areas, including substance abuse.
  • Develop clinical skills through participation in the national counseling examination and benefit from hands-on experience with a practicum and internship.
  • Learning occurs in an environment with award-winning, nationally and internationally-renowned faculty.