M.A. in Pastoral Mental Health Counseling Program Outcomes and Data
Program Data for Fordham University's M.A. in Pastoral Mental Health Counseling (2019 – 2020)
| Program Data | 2019 – 2020 |
|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 19 |
| Number of Acceptances | 17 (89%) |
| Number of Enrolled | 15 |
| Number of Total Students | 33 |
| Number of Total Graduates | 3 |
| Number of Full-Time Faculty | 3 |
| Faculty-to-Student Ratio | 1:11 |
| Courses Taught by Adjuncts | 52% |
Annual Outcome Data for Fordham University's M.A. in Pastoral Mental Health Counseling (2016 – 2020)
| Year | Number of Graduates | Years to Completion Rate (Mean) | Exam Pass Rate | Employment | Percentage Fully Licensed* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 3 | 3 | n/a | 2 in professional counseling field with limited permit | n/a |
| 2019 | 12 | 2.4 | 100% (2 students) 5 students intend to take |
5 in counseling field with limited permit 1 in educational counseling 1 in ministry in USA 1 in D.MIN. 3 international students in ministry 1 other employment |
n/a |
| 2018 | 6 | 2.8 | 100% (3 students) |
3 in counseling 1 in ministry 1 in volunteer work |
50% |
| 2017 | 7 | 3.2 | 100% (2 students) |
2 in counseling 1 in Ph.D. program for counseling 1 in pastoral care 1 in advocacy work 2 international students |
40% |
| 2016 | 3 | 2.8 | 100% (1 student) |
1 in counseling 1 in public health 1 international student |
50% |
*Percentages of graduates with full license does not include international students who were required to return to international countries for work or ministry.
Please note that not all students intend to take the exam or become licensed professional counselors. Some of the students seek to work in ministry or are international students and return to their home countries.