How to Apply

Online MA, Counseling for Mental Health and Wellness

Admissions standards for the online master of arts in Counseling for Mental Health and Wellness programs are the same as the requirements for the on-campus programs.

We look for candidates who are committed to the promotion of equity and social justice, and hold the appropriate education and experience to succeed in our rigorous online counseling programs. In order to apply, you must hold a bachelor’s degree from an institution accredited by a U.S. Department of Education-recognized institutional accreditor or the international equivalent for non-U.S. based institutions.

For applicants to the master of arts in Counseling for Mental Health and Wellness program, it is helpful to have some experience in the mental health field. This can include paid or volunteer experience in settings such as suicide hotlines, psychiatric centers, and crisis centers.

Our program is offered in two modalities: on-campus and online. The application materials and adjudication are equivalent across the two modalities.  Start your application for the online modality for the Spring 2027 term or Fall 2027 term. If you would like to apply to the on-campus modality, please visit the on-campus How to Apply page. 

Candidates can only have one active application to NYU Steinhardt during each admission cycle. In other words, candidates can either have an on-campus application open or an online application open, but not both.