Department of Psychology and Counseling
Department of Psychology and Counseling
Study the science of human behavior and learn to act as an advocate—for future clients, students, and your community.
Whether you’re just starting out or seeking to add skills and credentials, you’ll find expert teaching, an active research environment, formative clinical experiences, and practical, flexible program options that fit your schedule. Students in the Department of Psychology and Counseling at New York Tech graduate ready to excel in a variety of clinical, educational, social, industrial, and research careers or pursue advanced professional training.
Undergraduate and Dual Degree Programs
Build a foundation for a career where knowledge of human behavior empowers compassionate care and more effective solutions to social challenges. Choose a major or combine studies in psychology with other areas for expanded opportunities. With our 4+1 and combined programs, earn your bachelor’s and master’s in just five years as you prepare for a career in school counseling. Or start taking graduate courses in your junior year and speed your way to becoming a Licensed Mental Health Counselor.
Graduate Programs and Advanced Certificates
Gain the professional training you need to prepare for licensure as a mental health or school counselor. You’ll learn to offer transformative support to diverse populations in a variety of settings. You can also enrich your practice with advanced training in counseling or student behavior management with certificates that require just three courses and are offered in flexible blended or online formats.
Experiential Learning
Hands-on investigation starts in our psychology labs and extends to internships and externships with New York-area schools and organizations.
Student Research
From observing the impact of COVID-19 on career readiness to addressing the mental health crisis in schools, our students help design experiments for faculty-led projects and present their own discoveries.
Internships and Practicums
In supervised clinical settings, both undergraduate and graduate students hone their diagnostic skills and explore the real-world applications of psychology and counseling theories.
SOURCE
Share your insights and research with others at our annual student symposium. Recent presenters have touched on social media and mental health, body positivity, and anxiety in group work.
Student Voices
New York Tech’s School Counseling program provided me with a strong academic foundation so I can serve my students as a transformed counselor in practice.
Kyeshah Hines (M.S. ’18)
School Counseling
About Our Faculty
We graduate individuals who are dedicated to improving the quality of life for others through the intersection of behavioral health, human services, and technology. Explore our work and the talented faculty driving innovation.
Faculty
Our faculty excel as teachers, researchers, and practitioners who mentor students for professional success. Review their bios and read about their areas of research.
Faculty Research
What do eye movements tell us about a person? How can VR/AR tech enhance student learning? How does childhood attachment connect with adolescent deviancy? Discover how our faculty and students are working together to find the answers.
Department News
Explore recent news from the Department of Psychology and Counseling.
An Alumnus Takes Down Barriers to Eye Care
Optometrist Dean Hart, OD (B.S. ’82), dedicates his time to service and humanitarianism, donating his resources to provide eye care for those in need.
Finding His Place
Alex Menachery once hated the idea of studying medicine. Now, he is pursuing a B.S./D.O. in life sciences/osteopathic medicine and serving as president of the Long Island Student Government Association.
Alumni Profile: Linda Stasi
Linda Stasi (B.F.A. ’70), got her first taste of the hustle and bustle of the newsroom writing for the Campus Slate. She ultimately landed jobs at major media outlets and has since transitioned to novelist.
Highlighting Faculty Tenures, Promotions for 2024-2025
As New York Tech prepares for the 2024-2025 academic year, several faculty are recognized for outstanding teaching, scholarship, and service.
Faculty Profile: Robert Alexander
In his research, Assistant Professor of Psychology and Counseling Robert Alexander, Ph.D., focuses on eye movements and the role they play not just in vision but also perception and cognition.
Congratulations to the Class of 2024!
On May 19, New York Institute of Technology celebrated its 63rd commencement.
Accreditation
The Master of Science in School Counseling is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). Learn more about CACREP accreditation.
Keep Exploring
Through an applied, tech-focused study of behavioral health, you can help advance what we know about the human mind and prepare to empower communities close to home and across the globe.