Master's Degree in Mental Health Counseling at Adelphi University

A master’s in mental health counseling will prepare you to be an entry-level mental health counselor in a variety of settings, including schools, community agencies, hospitals and clinics. You can open a private practice or work with an established organization in roles such as substance abuse counselor, behavioral health administrator or case manager.

• Benefit from a work-compatible schedule with classes offered in the evenings in our full-time program.
• Concentrate in key job market areas including substance abuse, global mental health and infant mental health.
• 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