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PROGRAM: Pastoral Counseling
Degree: Master of Science
Specific Focus of program:
Non-denominational program that gives those working in church/religious organizational settings the foundation to provide counseling within their faith community
Key features:
- Small size of the program enables students to develop mentored relationships with faculty
- More clinical focus than other programs in the NYC metropolitan area
- Vibrant clinical practice in the New Rochelle community with opportunities to work with a diverse, heterogeneous population
- Faculty are active in private practice, community organizations, and professional organizations
- Students represent a variety of ages, cultural and professional backgrounds
Sample job titles of alumni:
Director of religious education
Pastor
Chaplain
Minister
Calendar:
Semester (no summer classes)
Two hours, one evening a week
Classes are held on Tuesday and Thursdays, with some starting as early as 5:30 pm to enable completion of two classes in an evening
Entry terms:
Fall
Average course load per term:
3 courses (three credits each)
Part-time study is possible but will lengthen the time to complete the degree. The degree must be completed within 5 years of the start of the program.
Credits to completion: 36
Average time to complete degree: 2 years
Internship/practicum required for degree completion:
Yes. At least 150 hours of supervised, direct client contact are required. The department has an extensive list of placement sites.
Preferred academic preparation or background experience:
Preference will be given to behavioral science majors and those with related experience. Must have some denominational affiliation or an appropriate current work setting.
Application deadline:
Rolling; we encourage you to submit application documents at least four weeks before the start of the term.
Admission requirements:
- Application for admission
- Official transcripts from all colleges attended
- Two professional letters of recommendation
- Minimum GPA 3.0 or at discretion of the director
- GRE (if cumulative undergraduate GPA is below 3.0; minimum 450 on verbal section)
- Autobiography/personal statement
- Resume
- Interview with program chair
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