A Location and Network that Work for You
Pace's Pleasantville Campus offers small classes and one-on-one interaction with
professors and supervisors, providing you with the confidence and connections to
become engaged, caring, and professional practitioners. Plus, our strong community
of teaching professionals and alumni in the field provide a supportive network that will
help them throughout their careers. The department also offers speaker series and
events on campus with industry professionals that ensure students have the latest
information on research, techniques, and practice.
Work with Top Professionals In and Out of
the Classroom
■ ■ Valuable field work: You'll receive hands-on experience through supervised
introductory mental health counseling practica and counseling internships, which
provide 700 hours in partnering clinical and treatment settings.
■ ■ Real-world experiences with leading institutions: Students work alongside
top clinical professionals in the classroom and at some of the most prestigious
institutions in the New York metropolitan area, including NewYork-Presbyterian
Hospital and Phelps Memorial Hospital Center.
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Our approach to teaching is simple—teach students with
respect. It's the same approach I've found effective in
counseling. At Pace, you learn in intimate settings that allow
you to develop strong relationships with faculty and other
students. You truly become part of a community."
Rostyslaw Robak, PhD, is a professor of psychology and
department chair. He has done extensive research on group
counseling processes, self‑definition, and money and satisfaction.