Mental Health Counseling University at Buffalo

Overview

The Mental Health Counseling programme at University at Buffalo provides students with a robust foundation in clinical assessment and therapeutic consultation. This Master of Science degree is designed to prepare graduates for professional licensure while emphasizing social justice and respect for human diversity in clinical settings.

Students benefit from a curriculum that blends theoretical knowledge with extensive practical application. The programme is fully accredited by the Master’s in Psychology and Counseling Accreditation Council, ensuring that the training meets high national standards for effectiveness and professional relevance in the mental health field.

Why Mental Health Counseling at University at Buffalo?

University at Buffalo maintains long-standing partnerships with various non-profit mental health centres, hospitals, and substance abuse treatment facilities. These connections provide students with diverse internship opportunities that deliver essential hands-on experience in real-world clinical environments.

The institution offers modern facilities and a supportive learning community that encourages both personal and professional growth. Students are mentored by expert faculty members who contribute to significant research in areas such as childhood wellness, family dynamics, and evidence-based interventions.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: USD 12870 per semester
• National fee: USD 12870 per semester
• Local fee: USD 5655 per semester

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

The curriculum requires the completion of 60 credit hours and includes a comprehensive 600-hour clinical internship. Modules may include:

• Rehabilitation of Substance Abuse and Addictions
• Mental Health Counseling
• Statistical Research
• Human Growth and Development
• Assessment in Mental Health Counseling
• Legal and Ethical Issues in Counseling
• Counseling Practice
• Family Counseling
• Multicultural Issues in Counseling
• Counseling Theories
• Groups
• Process of Consultation
• Career Development
• Psychopathology and Evidence-Based Interventions

Elective options allow students to specialise in specific areas of interest. Modules may include:

• Coaching for Wellness
• Self-Care in Service
• Wellness and Engagement
• Grief Counseling and Issues in Grief and Loss
• Counseling Children and Adolescents
• School Counseling
• Medical and Psychosocial Aspects of Disability
• Vocational Placement Process

Careers with Mental Health Counseling

Graduates are prepared to pursue licensure as mental health counsellors, specifically meeting the educational requirements for the New York State LMHC credential. The programme also readies students for the National Clinical Mental Health Counseling Examination required for professional practice.

Employment opportunities for graduates are found across a wide range of healthcare and community settings. Common career environments include hospitals, state government agencies, community mental health centres, and specialised substance abuse treatment facilities.