Counseling, Psychology, and Education

Fordham’s programs in psychology, social work, counseling, and education prepare you to serve others with compassion and expertise. As a military-connected student, you’ll build on your lived experience to lead and support communities in meaningful, impactful ways.

Make a Difference in the Lives of Others

At Fordham, we believe the heart of education and mental health work is service. Our programs in psychology, social work, school counseling, and education prepare you to support individuals, families, and communities with knowledge, compassion, and clarity. Whether you want to become a therapist, school psychologist, social worker, or educator, you will be trained to lead with empathy and evidence-based practice. For veterans, active duty members, military spouses and dependents, these fields offer a powerful way to continue serving—this time in civilian life. You bring lived experience, resilience, and a deep understanding of people in transition. We help you build on that foundation, offering rigorous academic preparation alongside a strong support system, professional mentorship, and access to hands-on field experiences.

Career Paths

Our counseling, psychology, and education degrees open the door to a wide range of meaningful, people-centered careers. Whether you’re drawn to clinical settings, schools, public service, or nonprofit work, your degree from Fordham equips you to step into a role where your impact is both personal and lasting. Career paths include:

  • Mental Health Counselor
  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • School Psychologist or School Counselor
  • Special Education Teacher
  • General Education Teacher
  • Behavioral Health Specialist
  • Community Program Coordinator
  • Case Manager
  • Youth Services Professional
  • Rehabilitation or Crisis Intervention Specialist
  • College or Career Advisor
  • Educational Administrator or Program Director
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These careers are about more than employment. They offer the chance to create stability, promote healing, and empower others—often when they need it most.

COMPLETE YOUR MISSION

IN THE CITY BUILT FOR AMBITION

Degree Programs & Certificates

Social Work, B.A.S.W.

With a Bachelor of Arts in Social Work (BASW) degree from Fordham University, you’ll graduate with the skills and knowledge you’ll need to promote human rights, social justice, and individual and community well being.

Social Work, M.S.W.

A Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) degree is a graduate degree that prepares students to serve populations as a professional social worker and also pursue state licensure. Students take coursework for credit and perform field education requirements—getting on-the-ground exposure to what social workers do and how they serve communities.

School Counseling, M.S.Ed.

This program prepares graduates to work in a variety of K-12 school settings as professional school counselors. Throughout the program, students develop the knowledge and skills required to effectively meet the academic, socio-emotional, and college/career development needs of all students.

Mental Health Counseling, M.S.Ed.

This program prepares graduates to work in diverse settings such as mental health clinics, hospitals, university counseling centers, social agencies, corporations, and private practice.

Counseling Psychology, Ph.D.

This program prepares professionals for positions in counseling psychology, school counseling, and mental health counseling.

Which College Should I Apply To?

There are four undergraduate schools and colleges at Fordham, each offering a different experience and some with different majors and class formats. No matter which college you choose, your Fordham University diploma can open doors to a bright future.

Professional & Continuing Studies (PCS)

While students may apply to any college at Fordham, most veterans, reservists, national guardsmen, active duty servicemembers and spouses choose Fordham’s School of Professional and Continuing Studies (PCS). Here’s why:

Generous Transfer Credit Policy, including military credits

Rolling admissions

Flexible class format

Competitive tuition

Credit for life experience

Adult pedagogy

Tuition discounts for local residents, NYPD and FDNY:

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