Student Opportunities
On top of the major components of the MA Counseling Programs (coursework and clinical training), another key feature of the program is providing students with the opportunity to gain knowledge and skills in networking and service.
We encourage students to consider each of the activities listed below as an integral part of your professional development and socialization. These activities will help you to begin to establish important network ties. All of these can be critical to your future marketability and job success.
Student Counseling Association (SCA)
Student Counseling Association (SCA) was created in Fall 2010. Whether you’re on track in the Counseling for Mental Health and Wellness program or the School Counseling Program and enrolled as either a part-time, full-time, online, first or second-year student -this group is your voice in the department and works to improve your professional development.
More specifically, our mission is to provide all students in the NYU Steinhardt counseling programs an avenue through which their thoughts, feelings, opinions, and ideas can be heard and proactively presented to the administrative and educational professionals who lead our programs.
We also aim to create professional development opportunities to aid you in building the ultimate resume for your post-NYU career. Equally important, we want everyone to create connections and build their network. Preparing for and beginning your career is definitely hard work, but it should be fun and invigorating at the same time.
Email the e-board at sca.cmhw@nyu.edu for more information.
Graduate Study Abroad
Students in the Applied Psychology graduate programs can take part in short‑term, faculty‑led global learning opportunities offered through the Office of Global Affairs, exploring psychological theory, research, and practice in diverse cultural and community settings. Learn More
Meet Our MA Counseling Team
Da-Nisha Banton, MA
Learn more about MA Advisor Da-Nisha Banton
Kimberly Bassalian, MA
Learn more about our MA Advisor Kimberly Bassalian
David Del Mundo, MS
Learn more about MA Advisor David Del Mundo
Patricia (Trish) Engelhardt, MA
Learn more about MA Advisor Trish Engelhardt
Erika Jackson, MA
Learn more about our Assistant Director of Student Success and Advising Erika Jackson
Amanda Lorencz, MA
Learn more about Fieldwork Coordinator Amanda Lorencz
Natalia Mora, M.A.
Learn more about Fieldwork Admin Aide Natalia Mora
Alyssa Nittolo-Harris, MA
Learn more about our Assistant Director, Program Operations and Field Placement