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Molloy University—Counseling & Human Services

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Molloy University offers several advanced degrees for students who are interested in advancing their careers in human services. Molloy University graduate students can work during the day and take courses in the evening, online, or a blend of online and face-to-face courses.

Overview

School Type

  • Private
  • Catholic

Website: www.molloy.edu

Accessibility

  • Distance education:No
  • Online degrees:No
  • Career services:No
  • Weekend/Evening classes:No
  • Credit for life experiences:No
  • On-Campus day care:No
  • Online library services:No
  • Remedial services:No
  • Master's degrees:No
  • Post-master's certificates:No
  • Doctorate Degrees:No

Military & Veteran

  • Credit for military training:No
  • Dedicated staff member:No
  • Student veteran organization:No
  • Yellow Ribbon Program member:No
  • Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges member:No
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Benefits

Student Experience

Student Experience

  • On Campus Days
  • On Campus Nights
  • On Campus Weekends
  • Hybrid
  • Traditional Semester Timing
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Affordability

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Campus Resources

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Featured Programs & Degrees

Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Social Work
Criminal Justice
Music Therapy
Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

The Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at Molloy College is a New York State Approved counseling program. The 60-credit program includes a 1-semester practicum and 1-year internship. Students have a high placement rate across Long Island and New York. Past students have noted that the program faculty and class environment supportive professional and personal Additionally, the program ascribes to the highest standards and anticipates approval of CACREP accreditation in 2018.

Admissions
Application Deadline
Priority Deadline April 1
Cost
$1,195 per credit hour
Time to Completion
3 Years

A baccalaureate degree of 3.0 or higher, 3 letters of recommendation, current resume, and GRE score are a part of the admissions process. Applications are due April 1 but may be reviewed after this date on a space-available basis. Learn more about the admissions requirements here.

Program Options
Start and Timing
Year Round
Enrollment
Part-Time — Evening Courses
Classroom Type
On Campus

At the current time, classes meet back- to-back one evening a week. During the summer semester, sessions are shorter and more intensive, usually meeting daily, but still in the evenings.   

Contact the Program Director

Dr. Laura Kestemberg
516.323.3842 |  lkestemberg@molloy.edu

Social Work

Master of Science in Social Work

Molloy College offers two flexible study options and two campus locations to earn a graduate degree in Social Work. Students will earn a Master of Social Work  (M.S.W.) through a partnership with Fordham University. Take courses face-to-face at Fordham’s Lincoln Center Campus or take courses that mix online and on campus learning at Molloy College in Long Island.

Admissions

Application Deadline
Rolling
Cost
$1,195 per credit hour
Time to Completion
2 Years

A baccalaureate degree, 1 letter of recommendation, and current resume are a part of the admissions process.

Program Options
Start and Timing
Fall, Spring, & Summer Start
Enrollment
Full-Time — Daytime & Evening Courses
Classroom Type
On Campus & Hybrid

This program can be completed entirely on campus at Fordham University or through a mixture of online and on-campus courses (hybrid) at Molloy College.

Program Contact

Jennifer S. McKinnon, M.S.W., L.C.S.W.
516.323.3884 | jmckinnon@molloy.edu

Criminal Justice

Master of Science in Criminal Justice

The Molloy College Master of Science degree in Criminal Justice has 15 credit hours of core courses, with 18 credit hours of electives that students’ can choose from based on career interest.

Admissions

Application Deadline
Rolling
Cost
$1,195 per credit hour
Time to Completion
1 Year

To be considered for this program students must submit a graduate application and meeting the minimum requirements. Learn more about the admissions process for the graduate program in criminal justice here.

Program Options
Start and Timing
Fall and Spring Start
Enrollment
Full-Time or Part-Time — Evening Courses
Classroom Type
On Campus & Hybrid Courses

This program may be completed part-time or full-time through on campus & hybrid courses.

Program Contact

Dr. John Eterno
516-323-3806 | jeterno@molloy.edu

Music Therapy

Master of Science in Music Therapy

This program is designed for music therapists and experienced musicians who want to be equipped for advanced clinical practice in music therapy and music psychotherapy. This program will prepare students for board certification for music therapy. The credits required to complete the program depends on the student’s previous degree and there are several ways to enter the program in music therapy.

Admissions
Application Deadline
February 15
Cost
$1,195 per credit hour
Time to Completion
2-3 Years

An application to Molloy College and an audition are included in the admission requirements. Applications are due February 15th but may be reviewed after this date on a space-available basis. Learn more about the admissions and audition process and requirements here.

Program Options
Start and Timing
Fall Start
Enrollment
Full-Time or Part-Time
Classroom Type
On Campus

This program may be completed part-time or full-time with courses taking place on campus.

Program Contact

Lora Heller, Music Therapy Special Projects Coordinator
516.323.3336 | lheller@molloy.edu

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Contact Molloy University—Counseling & Human Services

Office of Admission

Faye Hood
Assistant Director Graduate Admissions

(516) 323-4000
admissions@molloy.edu

Main Campus

1000 Hempstead Avenue
Rockville Centre, NY 11571

1-888-4-MOLLOY

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