Why Choose Us?

The Department of Counseling, School and Educational Psychology prepares students to work with individuals, groups and agencies to resolve problems and enhance development. We offer a variety of accredited programs resulting in doctoral and master's degrees in psychology, counseling specialties and research methods.  The flexibility of our programs allows students to work with world-class faculty in the classroom, in the field, on collaborative research and publication efforts. Classes are small, informal and engaging.

Our faculty members are engaged in research that impacts and changes our communities.

With students from across the United States and 115 countries across the world in our classes on campus and online, our department is strengthened by the diversity of backgrounds and global perspectives represented.

As a public school in the SUNY system, the University at Buffalo has a worldwide reputation for excellence, but costs much less than private schools. In addition, the cost of living in Buffalo is well below the national average. Your dollar simply goes further here.

In addition to working with faculty researchers throughout our department and UB, you will benefit from opportunities with our community research partners.  

As a graduate, you will be equipped to find professional employment in:

• colleges and universities (as members of the faculty or counseling center staff)
• community social service agencies
• government agencies
• hospitals
• private industry
• public schools

The Graduate School of Education's Department of Counseling, School and Educational Psychology offers programs accredited by:

• American Psychological Association
• Council for Accreditation of Counseling & Related Educational Programs
• Masters in Psychology and Counseling Accreditation Council
  
• National Association of School Psychologists