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According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, the counseling field is one of the fastest-growing professions in the US, with 37% growth over this decade, particularly in the areas of substance abuse, behavioral disorders, mental health, and grief counseling. Pace University’s Mental Health Counseling MS and PhD programs provide the skills and experience needed to become a care provider, leader, advocate, educator, or researcher in mental health.
The MS program is for those who wish to start or advance a career in professional settings such as mental health counseling facilities, hospitals, private practice, and intervention facilities. Students receive a strong foundation in clinical counseling, plus specialized knowledge in groundbreaking research in areas like resilience and positive psychology and psychotherapy. Students you will gain an understanding of the many different approaches to contemporary counseling, including group and individual therapy, and substance abuse and grief counseling.
The PhD program is designed to train you to become mental health counselor in advanced clinical and supervisory skills and prepare them for a variety of counseling, policy-based, advocacy, teaching, and research careers. In small classes, students are exposed to evidence-based counseling approaches for demographically and clinically diverse populations. Students work closely with faculty to develop and carry out independent research projects culminating in a doctoral dissertation.
"Our approach to teaching is simple: Teach students with respect. It's the same approach I've found effective in counseling. At Pace, you learn in intimate settings that allow you to develop strong relationships with faculty and other students. You truly become part of a community."
– Rostyslaw Robak, PhD, Professor and Psychology Department ChairAlumni work at esteemed institutions such as:
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Dyson College at Pace University offers the resources and caliber of faculty that you would expect at a large university, while providing the close personal attention associated with a small college experience. Dyson currently has 1,155 enrolled graduate students in programs spanning the arts, humanities, and natural, social and health sciences. In small classes taught by caring faculty who are active practitioners in their fields, Dyson offers innovative programs at convenient locations in New York City and Westchester.