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School of Counseling

Counseling, Psychology and Therapy Programs

School Psychologists, School Counselors, Mental Health Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists are in increasing demand by community educational, health and other organizations. These mental health professionals play vital roles in helping children, young people and adults to face the demands and stresses of a complex world.

The master's degree programs in counseling, psychology and therapy offered at the LIU Hudson Graduate Centers at Rockland, Westchester and West Point Educational Site prepare students for a wide variety of professional careers in the areas of School Psychology, School Counseling, Mental Health Counseling and Marriage and Family Therapy. Recently, New York State law has changed to require individuals to hold a master's degree in order to work as marriage and family therapists or mental health counselors.

The Rockland Campus and the West Point Center offer the programs in School Counseling and Mental Health Counseling. The West Point Center also offers the Marriage and Family Therapy program. The Westchester Campus offers programs in School Counseling, Bilingual School Counseling, School Psychology, Bilingual School Psychology, Mental Health Counseling and Marriage and Family Therapy.

For some courses, students have the option of taking them at any of the three locations. Students should consult with their advisors for details and scheduling issues.