Program: Mental Health Counseling MS - University at Buffalo

Apr 08, 2025

WORKING 2025-2026 Graduate Catalog

The mental health counseling program, accredited by the Masters in Psychology and Counseling Accreditation Council (MPCAC), focuses on the development of counseling knowledge and skills, supported by research and other empirical evidence. After completing this program, you will meet the requirements for being license-eligible as a mental health counselor in New York State. The program is based on a philosophy that emphasizes personal and professional growth, respect for human diversity, multicultural competence, social justice, client strengths and ethical responsibility.

Required Core (43 credits)

CEP 504LEC - Introduction to Addiction and Substance Abuse Credits: 3
CEP 521LEC - Mental Health Counseling Credits: 3
CEP 532LEC - Understanding Statistical Research Credits: 3
CEP 541LEC - Human Growth & Development Credits: 3
CEP 586SEM - Assess MH Counseling Credits: 3
CEP 615LEC - Legal and Ethical Issues in Counseling Credits: 3
CEP 618SEM - Principles and Practice of Counseling Credits: 3
CEP 629LEC - Family Counseling Credits: 3
CEP 634LEC - Multicultural Counseling Credits: 3
CEP 653LEC - Foundations of Counseling Theory Credits: 3
CEP 664SEM - Process of Consultation - Seminar Credits: 3
CEP 658LLB - Introduction to Group Work Credits: 4
CEP 680LEC - Career Development Credits: 3
CEP 695LEC - Psychopathology Interventions Credits: 3

Electives (5 credits)

Select from:

All graduate level Counseling, School and Educational Psychology (CEP) courses.
Courses outside of CEP with approval from the Director of Graduate Studies.

Culminating Experience: Exam AND Internship (12 credits)

Fall and Spring, 6 credits per semester:

CEP 600TUT - Internship Credits: 0 - 12

Total Credit Hours: 60

3.0 Degree GPA required

SED Statement

This program is officially registered with the New York State Education Department (SED).