Manhattan College
Professional Diploma in Counseling
Program Overview
The Professional Diploma consists of 24 credits of course work. It emphasizes broader preparation in counseling and related services for advanced responsibilities, including intervention, and in the conduct, supervision, and evaluation of counseling practice.
Admission Requirements
- Students must have a master’s degree from an approved educational institution and possess provisional certification in counseling or its equivalent.
- A Narrative Statement of Interest in the counseling program, recommendation and interview are required prior to admission.
Degree Requirements
- Completion of all coursework with G.P.A. of 3.0 or better
- Completion of a major research paper and internship
- Demonstration of interpersonal competencies and emotional maturity associated with effective counseling outcomes
Required Courses (24 credits)
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EDUG723 Life Span Development
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EDUG850 Advanced Group Counseling
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EDUG852 Internship in Counseling I
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EDUG859 Approaches to Multicultural Counseling
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EDUG866 Leadership, Supervision, and Consultation in Counseling
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EDUG867 Professional Orientation to Counseling: Standards, Law, Ethics and Evaluation
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2 Elective Courses (3 Credits each)
