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Mental Health Counseling

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School of EducationMaster of Science in EducationMSED - Master of Science in Education
Prerequisite
  1. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with a GPA of at least 3.0; the Graduate Record Examination is not required.

  2. 15-25 credits of approved courses from the following fields: anthropology, economics, education, guidance, health sciences, political science, psychology, sociology, and related areas.

  3. Evidence of oral and written expression consonant with graduate-level study.

  4. Recommendations from appropriate professional or academic references to aid in determining potential for work as a professional counselor.

  5. Relevant work and/or volunteer experience is highly recommended.

Completion requirement
Earn at least 60 credits
Progress Standards
  1. Minimum GPA for Retention - Graduate students must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 to remain at Hunter College. Students whose grades fall below this standard are required to raise their GPAs to at least 3.0 within one semester.

  2. No F in the first two semesters—students who receive a grade of F or WU in any course in the first two semesters will not be allowed to continue in the program.

  3. Progress holds due to Incomplete Grades - Students with two or more INCs will not be allowed to register for any courses.

  4. Key Course Performance Standards

    • Students must receive a grade of at least a B in key program courses. 

    • Students who receive a grade of F or WU in key program courses may not continue in the program. 

    • Key Program Courses are identified by the label (KC) in the course title.

  1. An overall GPA of 3.0.

  2. Must complete all required workshops.

Completion requirement
Complete ALL of the following Courses:
  • 0238421
  • 0238431
  • 0238441
  • 0238451
  • 0238481
  • 0238491
  • 0238501
  • 0238511
  • 0238531
  • 0238541
  • 0238551
  • 1501681
  • 1501691
  • 1501701
  • 1501711
  • 0244161
  • 0244171
  • 0244181
Completion requirement
Complete at least 1 of the following Courses:
  • 0238521
  • 0244201
  • 0244431