Students who have completed a CACREP master's degree in another counseling specialization, such as school counseling, can earn an Advanced Certificate in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC). The Advanced Certificate in CMHC is 24-credit hours and is typically completed in one year, fulltime on the Queens campus. Within the 24-credits, students are required complete two 300-hour internships in clinical settings during the summer and fall. The program meets New York state education requirements for the license in Mental Health Counseling, when combined with a CACREP master's degree. Graduates of non-CACREP counseling master's programs may be required to complete additional courses. Master's degrees in non-counseling fields such as psychology or social work are not eligible for the Advanced Certificate. Advanced Certificate students start in the spring semester (January) only.