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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. " 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.