samblues

Hi! Thanks for starting this thread again as last years seems to have died out. I am graduating in dec. and have started the application process for fall 2012 master of Mental Health Counseling. I am going to be applying to TC, Hunter, Baruch, Fordam, CW Post, NYU, and maybe Touro, Cuny (brooklyn or queens) St. Johns. I am finding it very difficult to get all the necessary paperwork done and write the personal statement while finishing up my last semester. Am I the only one? Anyway, keep in touch, any info or thoughts will be appreciated.

I have complled a list of all MHC programs in the NY area. They include, Fordam, NSSR, Hunter, Teachers College, Cuny, Brooklyn College, Pace, Touro, St.Johns, Ferkauf, Baruch, Adelphi and Cw Post. (Im from LI). So since my goal is to do child psychology which program do u think would be best? Its hard to know what the programs actually teach you.Id like to someday do a Psyd, I dont want the research involved in the phd, im more interested in the counseling aspect of psychology. I currently am an undergrad at New Paltz and Its time for a change. BTW I would like to stay in touch and hear about what you decide and how it goes. I am samblues@aol.com, and my name is Alison.

hey there! Maybe what I wrote wasnt clear, i thought the MA in psych is a dead end career wise but most people on here are applying to that. I thought the MHC is the better choice. dId you only apply to MHC at fordham? What about all the other NY schools that have MHC? And what does the Phd program have to do with it? Do you intend to apply to that too or go to that after your masters?

Hey Everyone! I'm new here so please help me out. Im a junior psych major. Im going to be graduating a semester early so im doing my research for grad school now. I decided Im not sure Im ready for a Phd or Psyd program so I think Im going to do a Masters in mental health counseling. I want to be able to do private practice someday and I understand that in NYS you get licensed and then you can do that. I am confused when I read all your posts about Masters in Psych programs that you have applied to. What career can you have with that degree? When I went to CW Post open house I asked that question and their response was "none". I thought that was harsh but maybe they had a point. Also there are about 15 MHC programs in the NYC area alone, have you all not applied to them for specific reasons, or do you just apply near where you live? If there are any other areas on this site I should be inquiring please direct me as I said its my first time here. Thanks in advance for all your responses.

Hey Everyone! I'm new here so please help me out. Im a junior psych major. Im going to be graduating a semester early so im doing my research for grad school now. I decided Im not sure Im ready for a Phd or Psyd program so I think Im going to do a Masters in mental health counseling. I want to be able to do private practice someday and I understand that in NYS you get licensed and then you can do that. I am confused when I read all your posts about Masters in Psych programs that you have applied to. What career can you have with that degree? When I went to CW Post open house I asked that question and their response was "none". I thought that was harsh but maybe they had a point. Also there are about 15 MHC programs in the NYC area alone, have you all not applied to them for specific reasons, or do you just apply near where you live? If there are any other areas on this site I should be inquiring please direct me as I said its my first time here. Thanks in advance for all your responses.