Counseling for Mental Health is an online and on-campus program. NYU is authorized pursuant to SARA to enroll students in online programs in the SARA states and territories. For further details regarding NYU's SARA membership please visit the NYU State Authorization website. SARA requires universities to disclose to applicants and students whether programs that lead to professional licensure meet the educational requirements for licensure in the student’s state.
Note, state regulations change frequently, and the information posted here may have changed at the time of your specific application to or enrollment in our program of study. Please email the APSY Field Placement Office if you have specific questions about whether our program meets licensure requirements in a specific state.
Please see the table below for license eligibility by state. In addition to what is listed below, most states require that candidates pass the National Counseling Exam (NCE), the National Clinical Mental Health Counseling Examination (NCMHCE) or the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification exam (CRCC).
| State | State License Contact Info | Meets the Academic Requirements for State Licensure? | Additional Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Board of Examiners in Counseling | Yes | |
| Alaska | Board of Professional Counselors | Yes | |
| Arizona | Arizona Department of Education | Yes | |
| Arkansas | Board of Examiners in Counseling & MFT |
No |
Other Curriculum Requirements: Arkansas requires a 1-credit Use of Technology course. NYU does not offer such a course. Other Licensure Requirements: Arkansas requires that classes be completed in a residential setting. Online students cannot meet this requirement. At this time, NYU is not recruiting students from Arkansas for the online program. |
| California | Board of Behavioral Sciences |
No |
Other Curriculum Requirements: California requires a 3-credit psychopharmacology course. NYU does not offer such a course. California allows for missing core content areas to be remediated post-graduation, which may be at additional cost to the candidate. |
| Colorado | State Board of Licensed Professional Counselor Examiners | Yes |
Other Licensure Requirements: Candidates must obtain a content equivalency evaluation and report from the Center for Credentialing and Education, Inc. (CCE). Additional cost for this may be required. |
| Connecticut | Department of Public Health | Yes | |
| Delaware | Board of Mental Health and Chemical Dependency Professionals | Yes | |
| Florida | Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling | Yes |
Other Curriculum Requirements: Beginning July 1, 2025, applicants must graduate from a program accredited by CACREP, MPCAC or an equivalent accrediting body which consists of at least 60 semester hours or 80 quarter hours to apply for licensure. NYU is accredited by MPCAC. In addition, applicants must complete a course on counseling in community setting and a course on human sexuality, neither of which NYU offers. Students may take this course at another institution at additional expense. |
| Georgia | Board of Prof. Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage & Family Therapists | Yes | |
| Hawaii | Dept. of Commerce and Consumer Affairs - Professional and Vocational Licensing | Yes with certain specifications |
Other Curriculum Requirements: Hawaii requires 300 hours of supervised client contact. NYU requires 280 hours. We can work with the candidate to get the additional hours. |
| Idaho | Board Of Professional Counselor And Marriage And Family Therapists | Yes | |
| Illinois | Department of Financial and Professional Regulation | Yes with certain specifications |
Other Curriculum Requirements: Illinois requires a susbtance abuse course (APSY-GE 2691: Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders: Theory, Research, and Treatment) and a family dynamics course (APSY-GE 2684 Marriage and Family). These can be taken as electives without additional time or cost. |
| Indiana | Behavioral Health And Human Services Licensing Board | No |
Other Curriculum Requirements: Applicant must complete a 100 hour practicum; a 600 hour internship and a 300 hour advanced internship. NYU does not offer an advanced internship. |
| Iowa | Board of Behavioral Science | Yes |
Other Licensure Requirements: Candidates must obtain a content equivalency evaluation and report from the Center for Credentialing and Education, Inc. (CCE). Additional cost for this may be required. |
| Kansas | Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board | No |
Other Licensure Requirements: |
| Kentucky | Board of Professional Counselors | No |
Other Licensure Requirements: |
| Louisiana | Licensed Professional Counselors Board of Examiners | Yes | |
| Maine | Board of Counseling Professionals Licensure | Yes | Additional Curricular Requirements: Maine requires that candidates complete coursework in three of the following areas: Lifestyle and Career Development, Marriage and Family, Human Sexuality, Supervision, Consultation, Crisis Intervention, Addictive Disorders, and Treatment Modalities. APSY-GE 2634 Dynamics of Vocational Development is required for students in our program and fulfill's the Lifestyle and Career Development requirement. NYU offers a number of courses that can fulfill requirements in other areas: APSY-GE 2008: Sexual Decision-Making and Risk-Taking in Adolescence, APSY-GE: 2500 Trauma: Theoretical and Clinical Perspectives, APSY-GE 2684: Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling, APSY-GE 2025: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: Theory and Application, APSY-GE 2691: Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders: Theory, Research, and Treatment. Maine also requires 900 hours, and a minimum of 360 direct hours. Candidate can work with internship coordinator to find an internship that will supply the additional hours for licensure. |
| Maryland | Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists | Yes with certain specifications |
Additional Curricular Requirements: Maryland requires courses in alcohol and drugs (APSY-GE 2691: Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders: Theory, Research, and Treatment) and in psychotherapy and treatment of mental and emotional disorders (APSY-GE 2025: Cognitive Behavior Therapy: Theory and Application). These can be taken as electives without further time or cost. Additional Licensure Requirements: Candidates must pass the Maryland law exam. |
| Massachusetts | Board of Registration of Allied Mental Health and Human Professions | Yes with certain specifications |
Additional Curricular Requirements: Massachusetts requires specific amounts of group and individual supervision hours. NYU can work with the student to track these hours. |
| Michigan | Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs | Yes | Additional Licensure Requirements: Michigan requires applicants for licensure to complete training in identifying victims of human trafficking. Students may satisfy this requirement by taking the elective course APSY-GE 2500 – Trauma: Theoretical and Clinical Perspectives or through a teleconference or webinar, online presentation, live presentation, or printed or electronic media prior to applying for licensure. |
| Minnesota | Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy | Yes, with certain specifications |
Additional Curricular Requirements: Minnesota requires a course in marriage and/or family counseling therapy (APSY-GE 2684: Marriage, Couple and Family Counseling). This can be taken as an elective without further time or cost. Minnesota requires applicants to graduate from a program accredited by CHEA. NYU is accredited by MPCAC which is, in turn, accredited by CHEA. |
| Mississippi | Board of Examiners for Licensed Professional Counselors | Yes with certain specifications |
Additional Curricular Requirements: Mississippi requires a course in marriage and/or family counseling therapy (APSY-GE 2684: Marriage, Couple and Family Counseling). This can be taken as an elective without further time or cost. |
| Missouri | Committee for Professional Counselors | Online: No Residential: Yes |
Other Licensure Requirements: Missouri requires that online programs be accredited by CACREP. NYU is accredited by MPCAC. |
| Montana | Board of Behavioral Health | Yes | |
| Nebraska | Department of Health & Human Services | Yes with certain specifications |
Additional Curriculum Requirements: Nebraska requires 300 clock hours of direct client contact of which 150 clock hours must be face-to-face in a work setting under the supervision of a qualified supervisor. NYU requires 280 hours, but can work with the candidate to get the additional hours. |
| Nevada | Board of Examiners for Marriage and Family Therapists & Clinical Professional Counselors | Yes | |
| New Hampshire | Board of Mental Health Practice | Yes with certain specifications | Additional Curriculum Requirements: New Hampshire requires a course in Addictive behaviors. Candidate can take APSY-GE 2691: Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders: Theory, Research, and Treatment elective without additional time or cost. |
| New Jersey | Professional Counselor Examiners Committee | Yes | |
| New Mexico | New Mexico Counseling and Therapy Practice Board | Yes | |
| New York | New York State Education Department - Office of the Professions | Yes | |
| North Carolina | Board of Licensed Professional Counselors | No |
Other Licensure Requirements: North Carolina requires CACREP programmatic accreditation for licensure. NYU is accredited by MPCAC. |
| North Dakota | Board of Counselor Examiners | Yes | |
| Ohio | Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board | No |
Additional Curricular Requirements: Ohio requires separate courses in the evaluation, diagnosis, methods of intervention and prevention, and treatment of mental and emotional disorders. NYU does not offer these separate courses as part of our curriculum. Students must take these courses after graduation, which may require additional cost. |
| Oklahoma | State Board of Behavioral Health | Yes with certain specifications |
Additional Curricular Requirements: Oklahoma requires 5 Elective Courses in special areas. Candidates must take the following courses as required courses or electives to meet these specifications: Group Dynamics (NYU requires APSY-GE 2620: Group Dynamics: Theory and Practice); Life style and career development (NYU requires APSY-GE 2634: Dynamics of Vocational Development); Social and cultural foundations (NYU requires APSY-GE 2682: Cross-Cultural Counseling); Addictions Counseling (NYU elective APSY-GE 2691: Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders: Theory, Research, and Treatment); and Marriage/family counseling (NYU elective APSY-GE 2684: Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling). |
| Oregon | Board of Licensed Professional Counselors & Therapists | Yes | |
| Pennsylvania | State Board Of Social Workers, Marriage And Family Therapists And Professional Counselors | Yes | |
| Rhode Island | Department of Health - Marriage, Family and Mental Health Therapy | No | Other Licensure Requirements: Rhode Island requires CACREP programmatic accreditation for licensure. NYU is accredited by MPCAC. |
| South Carolina | Board of Examiners for Licensure of Professional Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, Addiction Counselors and Psycho-Educational Specialists |
No
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Additional Curricular Requirements: Candidates must take a psychopathology and psychopathology diagnostics course. APSY-GE 2038 Abnormal Psychology only meets one of these requirements. South Carolina allows students to remediate missing courses post-graduation prior to obtaining licensure, which may add additional time and expense. |
| South Dakota | Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapist Examiners | Yes | |
| Tennessee | Board for Licensed Professional Counselors, Licensed Marital and Family Therapists and Licensed Clinical Pastoral Therapists | No |
Additional Curricular Requirements: NYU does not offer a separate Use of The DSM course, which is required for licensure. Tennessee permits candidates to remediate missing courses post-graduation, which may require additional time and expense. |
| Texas | State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors | Yes | |
| Utah | Dept. of Commerce - Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing | No |
Additional Curricular Requirements: NYU does not offer coursework in mental status examination and the appraisal of DSM maladaptive and psychopathological behavior, which Utah requires. Students may take courses at another institution, which may require additional time and expense. Utah may issue an extern license to an applicant who holds the required master’s or doctoral degree, but is deficient in specific coursework. |
| Vermont | Board of Allied Mental Health | Yes with certain specifications |
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| Virginia | Board of Counseling | Yes with certain specifications |
Additional Curricular Requirements: Virginia requires two courses, which can be taken as electives without further time or cost: APSY-GE 2691 Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders: Theory, Research, and Treatment and APSY-GE 2684 Marriage, Couple and Family Counseling. |
| Washington | Department of Health | Yes | |
| West Virginia | Board of Examiners in Counseling | Yes with certain specifications |
Additional Curricular Requirements: West Virginia requires two courses, which can be taken as electives without further time or cost: APSY-GE 2691 Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders: Theory, Research, and Treatment and APSY-GE 2684 Marriage, Couple and Family Counseling. |
| Wisconsin | Department of Safety and Professional Services | No |
Additional Curricular Requirements: Wisconsin requires a course in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Diagnosis and Treatment Planning. NYU does not offer this course. Wisconsin may allow candidates to remediate missing courses post-graduation. |
| Wyoming | Mental Health Professions Licensing Board | Yes | |
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| American Samoa | No | ||
| District of Columbia | Board of Professional Counseling | Yes with certain specifications |
Additional Curricular Requirements: District of Columbia requires a course (APSY-GE 2684: Marriage, Couple and Family Counseling) which can be taken as an elective without further time or cost. |
| Guam | Guam Board of Allied Health Examiners | No | |
| Northern Mariana Islands | CNMI Board of Professional Licensing and the Health Care Professions Licensing Board | No | |
| Puerto Rico | Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors | No | |
| U.S. Virgin Islands | Department of Licensing and Consumer Affairs | No | |