Overview

Careers include work in mental health programs, substance abuse treatment, veteran’s affairs, college counseling centers, youth support programs and private practice. Pursue a master's degree or bridge program in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Canisius College and help people of all ages.

Key Features

The Master's program is designed to meet the requirements of the New York State License in Mental Health Counseling. You will share a group of core counseling courses with the School Counseling Program and obtain the foundational knowledge that all counselors need.

You will develop practical clinical skills through lab-based courses, and field experiences, which include an internship. At the end of the program you will have completed all academic requirements for the New York State “limited permit."

The Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) accredits both the School and Clinical Mental Health Counseling Programs.

CACREP accreditation offers greater recognition of quality professional preparation within the “job market”, as well as educational opportunities beyond a master’s degree, as well as provides students greater reciprocity for state/territory certifications and license beyond New York State.

Both programs provide a common core, and allows students to specialize in school counseling or mental health counseling. Please contact your advisor if you have any questions.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Trauma, Crisis, and Loss Counseling

Professional Counseling and Ethics

Psychological and Educational Assessment

Career Counseling

Counseling Theories

Group Counseling

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Buffalo, United States

Disciplines

Clinical Psychology Counselling Psychology View 460 other Masters in Clinical Psychology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Required

GMAT

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Online Application

Personal Statement

Resume

Counseling Disposition Rating Form - this form will be on the application where you will rate yourself regarding your potential success in forming effective and culturally relevant interpersonal relationships in individual and small-group contexts

Transcripts from the institution you have, or will be receiving, your degree from - unofficial or in progress transcripts are acceptable to begin the admissions review process

Applications for candidates with less than a 3.0 cumulative GPA will be reviewed by the program director for an admissions decision and may include additional requirements (e.g., personal interview, GRE/GMAT, etc.)

Two Letters of Recommendation - Letters can be professional or academic references.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

28350 USD / year

≈ 28350 USD / year
Out-of-State

28350 USD / year

≈ 28350 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

28350 USD / year

≈ 28350 USD / year

Living costs

Buffalo

United States

920 - 1560 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Key information

Duration

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