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Long Island University Post and Brentwood 
The Department of Counseling and Development of LIU Post and LIU Brentwood (Long Island University) educates and prepares graduate students to enter the profession of mental health counseling through a program of study that is nationally accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). Coursework encompasses theory, practica and internships, and preparation of students for New York State licensure in mental health counseling. The faculty is diverse with a wide range of specializations. They are committed to excellence and support the integration of technology, multicultural competencies and the highest ethical standards. In addition, the program prepares students to become reflective counselors fostering professional identity with a commitment to lifelong learning. This 60-credit program meets the academic requirements for mental health counseling licensure in New York.
M.S. Ed. – Mental Health Counseling
Institution Location
720 Northern Blvd.
Library Room 320
Brookville NY, US
11548-1300
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Specialty
Mental Health Counseling
Locations and Delivery Types
C.W. Post and Brentwood campuses
Program Degree
M.S.Ed.
Program Website
http://liu.edu/cwpost/academics/schools/soe/dept/counseling.aspx
- Graduates of this program are considered CACREP graduates beginning January 1, 2003
- Accreditation Start Date: July 1, 2004
- Accreditation Expiration: October 31, 2013
- Accreditation Status: Previously Accredited
Program History
The Mental Health Counseling program was initially accredited in July 2004 and has maintained its accreditation. It became a Clinical Mental Health Counseling program in July 2013.