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Apr 28, 2024
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2023-2024 Graduate Catalog
Mental Health Counseling Advanced Certificate
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The mental health counseling program, accredited by New York State, 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.
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Required Core (15 credits)
*One or both may be waived or substituted with an alternate course based on student’s prior coursework background - must have earned grade B or higher.
Licensure Required Courses
Clinical Experience (12 credits)
A minimum of 600 hours of site experience is required with at least half of those hours delivering direct services to clients.
Upon admission, previous internship courswork will be evaluated. Students who may have previously completed an acceptable intership that meets current NYSED Office of Professions guidelines may have up to 6 credits of internship waived.
Total Credit Hours: 27
3.0 GPA required
Instruction Method
- Online (100 percent of the degree requirements can be fulfilled online)
Program Contact
Renad Aref
366 Baldy Hall
Buffalo, NY 14260
Email: gseinfo@buffalo.edu
Phone: 716-645-2110
SED Statement
This program is officially registered with the New York State Education Department (SED).
Online programs/courses may require students to come to campus on occasion. Time-to-degree and number of credit hours may vary based on full/part time status, degree, track and/or certification option chosen. Time-to-degree is based on calendar year(s). Contact the department for details.
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