According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, mental health counselors are in the highest demand as an alternative to psychiatrists and psychologists. The majority of these counseling programs set graduates up with the education to sit for the New York State Licensure Exam and practice as licensed mental health counselors. As required for mental health licensing in the state of New York, master's degree seekers must fulfill 60 semester hours of graduate study.
Niagara University's (niagara.edu) Mental Health Counseling program consists of a three-year time frame with classes during fall, spring and summer semesters. Students must maintain a B average and pass a comprehensive exam.
Syracuse University (syracuse.edu) offers a part-time Marriage and Family Therapy program with a 60-credit requirement -- obtainable in a three-year time period. The on-campus Goldberg Couple and Family Therapy Center serves as a research facility and for clinical experience. Graduates have the option of acquiring licensure with the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy.
The State University of New York at New Paltz (newpaltz.edu) has a standard full-time program with a two-year completion including summer sessions. Program participants can opt for part-time study but must complete the degree requirements within five years of acceptance into the graduate program.
Successful completion of 60 semester hours and a 600-hour school internship grants grad students a master's degree in education as well as a certificate of advance study in school counseling at the State University of New York at Plattsburgh (plattsburgh.edu). Graduates are able to counsel grades K to 12 students within the New York State Department of Education.
New York University's (nyu.edu) school counseling master's program features a 48-credit curriculum. Students are required to take a course in drugs and alcohol, the prevention of school violence and reporting of child abuse.
Upon completion of 48 hours of graduate study in school counseling at St. Bonaventure University (sbu.edu), you can obtain a master's of education degree. St. Bonaventure is accredited through the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs.
Rehabilitation counselors give guidance to people with physical and emotional disabilities. Hofstra University (hofstra.edu) offers a 48-semester hour master's program in education with a concentration in rehabilitation counseling. Advance standing permits certification as a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, or CRC.
Hunter College of the City of New York's (hunter.cuny.edu) rehabilitation program requires a minimum of 51 credit hours and a maintainer of a 3.0 GPA. The curriculum includes course in rehabilitation, special education and the medical aspects of disability.
The University at Buffalo's (buffalo.edu) master's in rehabilitation counseling program is available for completion online as well as on-campus. Evening classes provide flexibility for those with jobs during the day.