Ranked among the top psychology schools in the nation, Ferkauf offers three doctoral and three master’s programs designed to train the next generation of psychologists, counselors, and educators to create positive change in the lives of others.
Our faculty is made up of compassionate and world-renowned professionals who bring real-life experiences to the classroom. We take a personal approach to education, providing a nurturing academic environment as well as an extensive network of field placement and internship options for our students.
Dr. Roee Holtzer is a Professor of Psychology at Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology and of Neurology at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. His research interests include cognitive aging, dementia and the interplay between cognition, mood and motor function vis-à-vis aging and diseases that affect the central nervous system.
Born and raised in Belize, Dr. Lindsdale Graham earned his undergraduate degree at the University of West Indies in Barbados, his master’s degree at Bridgewater State, and completed his doctoral studies at Idaho State. He teaches classes in Counseling Skills Development and Advanced Issues in Mental Health Counseling at Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology.
Dr. Rosenberg served as a teacher, guidance counselor, and administrator for the New York City Department of Education for more than twenty-five years before becoming a Professor of Education at New York University where she taught both graduate and undergraduate students studying special education. She currently designs and implements special education programs at Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology.
Dr. Jordan Bate received her PhD in Clinical Psychology from The New School for Social Research and a BA in History and Political Science from Williams College. She completed a postdoctoral fellowship in clinical psychology at Lenox Hill Hospital. Her research is broadly focused on applying attachment theory to child and parent-child psychotherapy.
An assistant professor for the Clinical Psychology program since early 2021, Dr. Sala received her BS in Business Administration and Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, her PhD in Clinical Psychology from Southern Methodist University, and her clinical internship training from the Connecticut VA in West Haven. Her research interests focus on understanding the role that mindfulness plays in eating and weight disorders.
Clinical Professor and DirectorParnes Psychology Training Clinic and Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology
"We are filling a needed niche in society by training clinicians to provide essential services to diverse families and couples at this crucial time. In addition, we remain dedicated to ensuring the top-notch education and training which has been the Ferkauf tradition for over 60 years."
"As a testament to our students’ outstanding education, over the past couple of years, the percentage of students matching with internships has averaged around 98%."
Dean, Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology
The Max and Celia Parnes Family Psychological and Psychoeducational Services Clinic is the teaching and training center for students at Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology. For more than 45 years, we have provided low-cost, confidential, state-of-the-art mental health services for children, adolescents, adults, couples and families in our local Bronx community.
See What Students and Alumni Have to Say
"Ferkauf's faculty takes a personal interest in your success. They offer personalized recommendations, guide you towards ideal field placements, and provide continuous support as you pursue your career in therapy."
“I’ve always known I wanted to help people, the question was how. Thanks to the MHC program at Ferkauf, I have found my niche and have obtained a clearer understanding of how I can best utilize my unique strengths and experiences to benefit those around me.”
"Ferkauf's special education program gives me the tools to be the educator that I’ve always dreamed of becoming.”
Scholarships and Financial Aid
Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology automatically considers incoming applicants for internal scholarships upon submission of their completed applications. In addition, we offer students access to a variety of external scholarships and options for financial aid.
Alumni Prove the Value of a Ferkauf DegreeFerkauf graduates are highly sought-after by employers. They go on to become leaders in psychology, counseling, education, and beyond. When you earn your degree from Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology, you open doors to careers in top organizations where you can make your dreams a reality.
Here are just a few of the agencies, institutions, and organizations where our graduates have found work:
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