Counseling, Research, Special Education and Rehabilitation: Graduate Counseling Program
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Graduate Counseling Program
Degrees Offered
Master of Science in Education: Counseling
Master of Science in Education Degree in Counseling for students holding a bachelors degree from an accredited institution. The degree requires a total of 42 hours of graduate studies in counseling.
Master of Arts: Mental Health Counseling
M.A. in MHC degree is designed to provide students with the educational preparation to qualify as a licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of New York. The degree requires a total of 60 hours of graduate studies in counseling.
Professional Diploma
Professional Diploma program is for students holding a masters degree in counseling and who have been working in the counseling field. The program requires a total of 60 hours of graduate studies in counseling. Credits earned as part of the prior masters may be counted toward this total as long as earned within the last five years. A minimum of 24 hours must be taken in residence at Hofstra.
Advanced Certificate: School Counselor Bilingual Extension
Advanced Certificate in School Counselor Bilingual Extension for students who qualify as bilingual and who are either matriculating in the school counselor certification track within Hofstra's Counseling Education Program, or currently hold valid New York State provisional or permanent certification in school counseling. The program provides students with an opportunity to complete the coursework (15 semester hours) specified by the New York State Education Department.