Counseling
Corine Fitzpatrick, Ph.D.; NBCC; Licensed Psychologist, NY State; Licensed MHC, NY State
Program Director
http://home.manhattan.edu/~corine.fitzpatrick/index.php
- Master of Arts in Counseling or Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling
- Master of Arts in Counseling with a Bilingual Extension
- Professional Diploma in Counseling and Personnel Services
- Professional Diploma in Mental Health Counseling
- Professional Diploma in Bilingual Pupil Personnel Services
- The Credentialed Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counseling Trainee Certificate (CASAC-T)
- Advanced Certificate in College Advising Counseling
Masters Program in Counseling (Leads to Certification in School Counseling)
The program is concerned with fostering the intellectual, social, spiritual, vocational, personal, and professional development of individuals throughout the life span. It is grounded in research and is also shaped by the needs of schools, community agencies, and colleges that require the services of professional counselors. While a theoretical thread is evident in the core coursework, an experiential thread also begins in the first semester. At the end of their preparation, it is expected that counselors-in-training will emerge with certain knowledge, skills and dispositions. They will be able to: assess, facilitate, and guide individual development; enhance the experiences that further human development and ameliorate those that hinder optimum development; work with individuals from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds; and engage in inquiry with respect to emerging professional thought and practice. Most importantly, counselors-in-training will enhance their ability to be empathic, caring human service providers.
Program participants are responsible for giving evidence of having acquired the required competencies and met standards through periodic performance reviews, completion of course and program requirements and for maintaining a B or better average in course work.
Admission
Applicants for admission into the master degree program in School Counseling must have earned a baccalaureate degree and a suitable preparation in the behavioral sciences. Consideration will be given for teaching experience and for other applicable experience. Students who possess a bachelor degree but do not have relevant background may be required to take prerequisite courses for admission. A Narrative Statement of Interest in the counseling program is required. Two letters of reference are also required. An interview with the Director is recommended prior to admission.
Masters Program in Mental Health Counseling (Leads to License Qualifying Status)
The mental health counseling program is a 60 credit master's degree program that prepares students to work in mental health settings such as: mental health centers, hospitals, and residential treatment centers. The Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling is a rigorous program designed to meet the requirements for an independent mental health care license in New York and other states. The primary objective of this program is to train masters level practitioners in assessment and intervention in the mental health care settings. Together with a post degree experience requirement (3000 hours internship) and successful completion of a licensure exam, graduates will be able to provide direct clinical and counseling services to patients in a wide range of medical, research, mental health and independent practice settings.
Admission
Applicants for admission into the master degree program in Mental Health Counseling must have earned a baccalaureate degree. Consideration will be given for applicable experiences. Students who possess a bachelor degree but do not have relevant background may be required to take a prerequisite course for admission. A Narrative Statement of Interest in the Mental Health Counseling program is required. Two letters of reference are also required. An interview with the Director is recommended prior to admission.
Program Planning
The approved degree program for Counseling consists of 36 credits of course work. The Mental Health Program consists of 60 credits. These programs require a major paper and a practicum/internship. Periodic consultation with an advisor is required to assure proper sequence and progress in developing competencies as a counselor. The programs prepare students for counseling in schools and in other agencies.
Degree Program Counselor
Required Courses
Students should consult with the Program Director for courses most suitable for their purpose. Students must complete a research project.
| Select 10 of the following: | 30 | |
| Methods of Educational and Psychological Research | ||
| Introduction to Counseling Practices and Theories | ||
| Techniques in Counseling the Individual | ||
| Career Development | ||
or EDUG 714 | Psychology of Career Counseling | |
| Practicum in Groups | ||
| Organization and Administration of the Guidance Program | ||
| Practicum in Counseling | ||
| Psychopathology | ||
| Measurement and Assessment for Counselors | ||
| Data Analysis and Report Writing in Educational & Psychological Research | ||
| Elective course | 3 | |
| Elective course | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 36 | |
Suggested courses include:
| EDUG 705 | Orientation to Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counseling | 3 |
| EDUG 706 | Alcohol and Substance Abuse: Evaluation, Treatment Planning and Case Management | 3 |
| EDUG 708 | Physical and Psychopharmacological Aspects of Alcohol and Substance Abuse | 3 |
| EDUG 709 | Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counseling Family Issues and Treatment Approaches | 3 |
| EDUG 715 | Marriage and Family Counseling | 3 |
| EDUG 718 | Technology, the School Counselor and College Advisor | 3 |
| EDUG 723 | Life Span Development: Child, Adolescent, and Adult | 3 |
| EDUG 726 | Foundations of Mental Health Counseling | 3 |
| EDUG 729 | Professional Writing | 0-3 |
| EDUG 731 | Counseling the At Risk, Disabled Student and Family | 3 |
| EDUG 778 | Nature and Needs of the Exceptional Individual | 3 |
| EDUG 853 | Counseling the College Applicant | 3 |
| EDUG 859 | Approaches to Multicultural Counseling:Theory and Practice | 3 |
| EDUG 891 | Foundations in Evaluation, Assessment, and Diagnosis | 3 |
Degree Program Mental Health Counseling
Students preparing for counseling in non-school settings must earn 57 credits of core courses and one elective. Students should consult with the Program Director for 3 credits of courses most suitable for their goals.
Required courses
| Elective | 3 | |
| EDUG 713 | Methods of Educational and Psychological Research | 3 |
| EDUG 715 | Marriage and Family Counseling | 3 |
| EDUG 721 | Introduction to Counseling Practices and Theories | 3 |
| EDUG 722 | Techniques in Counseling the Individual | 3 |
| EDUG 723 | Life Span Development: Child, Adolescent, and Adult | 3 |
| EDUG 724 | Career Development | 3 |
| or EDUG 714 | Psychology of Career Counseling | |
| EDUG 725 | Practicum in Groups | 3 |
| EDUG 726 | Foundations of Mental Health Counseling | 3 |
| EDUG 732 | Practicum in Counseling | 3 |
| EDUG 780 | Psychopathology | 3 |
| EDUG 807 | Measurement and Assessment for Counselors | 3 |
| EDUG 850 | Advanced Practicum for Counselors in Group Procedures | 3 |
| EDUG 851 | Data Analysis and Report Writing in Educational & Psychological Research | 3 |
| EDUG 819 | Internship in Mental Health Counseling I | 3 |
| EDUG 859 | Approaches to Multicultural Counseling:Theory and Practice | 3 |
| EDUG 866 | Practicum in Leadership, Supervision and Consultation in Counseling | 3 |
| EDUG 867 | Professional Orientation to Counseling:Standards, Law, Ethics, and Evaluation | 3 |
| EDUG 891 | Foundations in Evaluation, Assessment, and Diagnosis | 3 |
| EDUG 894 | Internship Mental Health Counseling II | 3 |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
New York State Certification/Licensure
School. Upon the completion of the Master of Arts degree (School Counseling), SAVE and Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting requirements, the student will fulfill the requirements for Provisional certification as a school counselor. The student must file an Application for Certificate with the office of the Dean of Education in order to be recommended for certification. Application should be submitted prior to graduation.
Mental Health. Manhattan College's program meets the State of New York requirements and graduates are license eligible with 3,000 post degree supervised hours and the passage of a state exam. Also, graduates may take the National Counselor Examination (NCE) to receive the national board certification: Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC).
Professional Diploma Pupil Personnel Services (School Counseling)
Admission
Students must have a master's degree from an approved educational institution and possess provisional certification in school counseling or its equivalent. A Narrative Statement of Interest in the counseling program, and a recommendation are required prior to admission.
Program
The Professional Diploma consists of 24 credits of course work. It emphasizes broader preparation in counseling and related services for advanced responsibilities, including intervention, and in the conduct, supervision, and evaluation of counseling practice. Upon completion of 24 credits, students may apply for New York State permanent certification if they have worked as a school counselor for 2 years.
Required courses
| EDUG 723 | Life Span Development: Child, Adolescent, and Adult | 3 |
| EDUG 850 | Advanced Practicum for Counselors in Group Procedures | 3 |
| EDUG 859 | Approaches to Multicultural Counseling:Theory and Practice | 3 |
| EDUG 866 | Practicum in Leadership, Supervision and Consultation in Counseling | 3 |
| EDUG 867 | Professional Orientation to Counseling:Standards, Law, Ethics, and Evaluation | 3 |
| EDUG 852 | Internship in Counseling I | 3 |
| Electives | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 24 | |
Students must earn 6 credits in other appropriate courses after consultation with the Program Director.
Suggested courses are:
| EDUG 704 | Introduction to Group Dynamics and Human Relations | 3 |
| EDUG 705 | Orientation to Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counseling | 3 |
| EDUG 708 | Physical and Psychopharmacological Aspects of Alcohol and Substance Abuse | 3 |
| EDUG 709 | Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counseling Family Issues and Treatment Approaches | 3 |
| EDUG 712 | Counseling the Single Parent Family | 3 |
| EDUG 714 | Psychology of Career Counseling | 3 |
| EDUG 715 | Marriage and Family Counseling | 3 |
| EDUG 717 | Stress Reduction Techniques | 3 |
| EDUG 726 | Foundations of Mental Health Counseling | 3 |
| EDUG 729 | Professional Writing | 0-3 |
| EDUG 731 | Counseling the At Risk, Disabled Student and Family | 3 |
| EDUG 778 | Nature and Needs of the Exceptional Individual | 3 |
| EDUG 781 | Management Techniques and Curriculum for the At Risk and Behaviorally Disordered | 3 |
| EDUG 835 | Proficiencies for Educational Leadership | 3 |
| EDUG 853 | Counseling the College Applicant | 3 |
| EDUG 864 | Counseling the College Student | 3 |
| EDUG 738 | Evaluating School Effectiveness | 3 |
| EDUG 780 | Psychopathology | 3 |
| EDUG 891 | Foundations in Evaluation, Assessment, and Diagnosis | 3 |
| EDUG 894 | Internship Mental Health Counseling II | 3 |
Professional Diploma in Mental Health Counseling (Leads to License Qualifying Status)
The professional diploma in mental health counseling program is a 18 - 30 credit post master's degree program that prepares students who already have a Master's degree in Counseling to work in mental health settings such as: mental health centers, hospitals, and residential treatment centers. The Professional Diploma in Mental Health Counseling is a rigorous program designed to meet the requirements for an independent mental health care license in New York and other states. The primary objective of this program is to train practitioners in assessment and intervention in the mental health care settings. Together with a post degree experience requirement (3000 hours internship) and successful completion of a licensure exam, graduates will be able to provide direct clinical and counseling services to patients in a wide range of medical, research, mental health and independent practice settings.
Admission
Applicants for admission into the professional diploma program in Mental Health Counseling must have earned a master's degree in counseling or counseling psychology. Consideration will be given for applicable experiences. Students who possess a master's degree but do not have relevant background may be required to take a prerequisite course for admission. A Narrative Statement of Interest in the Mental Health Counseling program is required. Two letters of reference are also required. An interview with the Director is recommended prior to admission.
Program Planning
The Mental Health Program consists of 18 - 30 credits depending on the appropriateness of the courses already taken on the master's level. Since the professional diploma and the master's degree in mental health programs are registered in New York State, guidelines in determining which courses and how many must be taken in the professional diploma will follow that model. These programs require a major paper (if not taken on the master's degree level) and a practicum/internship. Periodic consultation with an advisor is required to assure proper sequence and progress in developing competencies as a counselor. The programs prepare students for counseling in schools and in other agencies.
Please see the course listing under the M.S. degree in Mental Health Counseling for the courses that are required. Students in the Professional Diploma program must review with an advisor which master's level courses they have already taken that fulfill the requirements for the M.S. degree and which courses they need to take.
New York State Licensure
Mental Health. Manhattan College's professional diploma in mental health counseling program meets the State of New York requirements and graduates are license eligible with 3,000 post degree supervised hours and the passage of a state exam. Also, graduates may take the National Counselor Examination (NCE) to receive the national board certification: Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC).
Bilingual Extension and Professional Diploma in Pupil Personnel Services (PPS)
The bilingual extension may be taken as part of the M.A. program. It is 15 credits and students may take 2 of the 5 courses as their electives. With the Extension, students will need 42 credits to complete their degree.
The professional diploma program consists of 15 credits of coursework to prepare counselors, social workers or psychologists to specifically work with bilingual/multicultural students.
Students in both programs must independently pass the Bilingual Education Assessment examination in order to complete the requirements for their certificate.
Both programs are registered with the State of New York.
Required Courses
| EDUG 802 | Foundations, Theory and Practice of Bilingual General and Special Education | 3 |
| EDUG 810 | Bilingual and Multicultural Assessment of Linguistically and Culturally Diverse Students | 3 |
| EDUG 816 | Approaches to Counseling Linguistically and Culturally Diverse Student | 3 |
| EDUG 817 | Cross Cultural Counseling | 3 |
| EDUG 818 | Internship: Bilingual Counseling | 3 |
| Total Credits | 15 | |
Credentialed Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counseling Trainee Certificate (CASAC-T)
The Credentialed Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counseling Trainee Certificate (CASAC-T) program prepares counseling professionals for work in the field of substance abuse. It is also appropriate for those human service professionals who want to enhance their skills as mental health counselors, college counselors, or school counselors. Upon completion of this program, students can apply for the CASAC- T certificate, which is approved by the New York Office of Alcohol and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS).
The program is available to students who already hold an appropriate master's degree or who are currently enrolled in one of the College’s graduate counseling programs. Students must complete a set number of courses, many of which are already part of the M.A. in School Counseling, and most of which are part of the M.S. in Mental Health Counseling.
- Mental Health Counseling: Students in this program can complete the CASAC-T program by taking only 2 additional courses beyond their degree requirements.
- School Counseling: The number of additional courses required depends on the electives students choose.
Required Courses
| EDUG 708 | Physical and Psychopharmacological Aspects of Alcohol and Substance Abuse | 3 |
| EDUG 709 | Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counseling Family Issues and Treatment Approaches | 3 |
| EDUG 722 | Techniques in Counseling the Individual | 3 |
| EDUG 723 | Life Span Development: Child, Adolescent, and Adult | 3 |
| EDUG 721 | Introduction to Counseling Practices and Theories | 3 |
| EDUG 859 | Approaches to Multicultural Counseling:Theory and Practice | 3 |
| EDUG 725 | Practicum in Groups | 3 |
| EDUG 706 | Alcohol and Substance Abuse: Evaluation, Treatment Planning and Case Management | 3 |
| EDUG 891 | Foundations in Evaluation, Assessment, and Diagnosis | 3 |
| EDUG 867 | Professional Orientation to Counseling:Standards, Law, Ethics, and Evaluation | 3 |
| Total Credits | 30 | |
Advanced Certificate in College Advising
This program consists of 12 credits of coursework specifically designed to prepare college advisors to gain additional expertise in working with students who aspire to go to and be successful in college. The courses were designed with funding from a grant and represent the best research and practice ideas.
Required Courses
| EDUG 729 | Professional Writing | 0-3 |
| EDUG 718 | Technology, the School Counselor and College Advisor | 3 |
| EDUG 853 | Counseling the College Applicant | 3 |
| Other course chosen based on focus of advisor | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 9-12 | |