Overview

The School Counseling program from Canisius College is designed to meet all of the academic requirements for professional certification in New York State and qualifies you for initial certification in most other states as well. You will share a group of core counseling courses with the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program. Courses provide the knowledge and skill that you will need as a school counselor.

What you'll learn

You will focus on developing practical skills and learn first-hand through lab-based courses, and field experiences, which include an internship. You can complete the program in as little as five semesters and you will be prepared to help students with the social and cultural issues they face in school today.

Accreditation

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

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Trauma, Crisis, and Loss Counseling

Psychological and Educational Assessment

Career Counseling

Counseling Theories

Social and Cultural Issues in Counseling

Family and Couples Counseling

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 30 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Buffalo, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

GRE^®

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.

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Non-residents

22680 USD / year

≈ 22680 USD / year
Out-of-State

22680 USD / year

≈ 22680 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

22680 USD / year

≈ 22680 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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Overview

What you'll learn

Accreditation

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Living costs

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Funding

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