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A 2014 survey has found that graduates from Adelphi's Derner Institute are attaining fulfillment and career opportunities shortly after graduation.

A 2014 survey has found that graduates from Adelphi’s Gordon F. Derner Institute of Advanced Psychological Studies are attaining fulfillment and career opportunities shortly after graduation.

Among the students graduating from the Mental Health Counseling program, 71 percent obtained their first job in the field during their studies or within three months of graduation. For students with a master’s in General Psychology, the number was 76 percent.

Many General Psychology graduates aspire to become doctors in the field, and the survey revealed that an impressive 61 percent of them attain this goal. In addition, 79 percent of graduates have participated in research after their time at Adelphi.

The Derner Institute is giving students the tools they need to understand the human mind and find success.

» Read more about recent graduates and their post-graduation achievements

M.A. in General Psychology

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76% of graduates employed within 3 months of graduation.

61% success rate among graduates who pursue a doctorate.

M.A. in Mental Health Counseling

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71% of graduates employed in the field during their studies or within 3 months of graduation.

Of these jobs…

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21% are leadership positions.

34% are in private practice (full-time or part-time).

24% are teaching positions.


For further information, please contact:

Todd Wilson
Strategic Communications Director 
p – 516.237.8634
e – twilson@adelphi.edu

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