Our advanced certificate in school counseling focuses on training school counselors to assist students in grades K-12 in academic, career and personal/social development. Our program is open to current University at Buffalo graduate students only.
| Academic credential granted | Advanced Certificate (AC) |
|---|---|
| Credits required for completion | 24 |
| Time to completion | 2 full-time semesters |
| Course delivery | On campus |
| Experiential contact hours | 150 hours in schools |
| Application deadline | Priority Deadlines Fall/Summer: April 1, then rolling |
In today’s dynamic professional environment, continuous self-improvement is essential for career success. Advancements, competition and evolving landscapes require professionals to maintain current, industry-relevant knowledge, skills, and competencies. Advanced certificates can complement completed degrees or serve as standalone credentials. Regardless of your chosen path, an advanced certificate offers additional knowledge and opportunities to refine professional skills, facilitating career advancement. They offer a flexible, accessible and cost-effective educational route to pursue career goals and remain competitive.
School counselor in K–12 setting.
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CEP 532 Understanding Statistical Research
CEP 600 School Counseling Internship
CEP 648 Guidance Services: Organization and Administration
CEP 664 Process of Consultation
CEP 504 Introduction to Rehabilitation Substance Abuse & Addiction
CEP 541 Human Growth and Development
CEP 548 Coaching for Health and Physiological Integration (online)
CEP 549 Psychology of Women
CEP 553 Self-care in Service (on campus and travel course; alternating years)
CEP 560 Psychology of Learning and Instruction
CEP 566 Evidenced-based Interventions for Wellness and Engagement (online)
CEP 588 College Counseling for High School Students
CEP 611 The Mindful Therapist
CEP 615 Legal Aspects of Counseling
CEP 617 Advanced Group Counseling Theory and Techniques
CEP 629 Family Counseling
CEP 649 Rehabilitation Foundations
CEP 650 Behavior Therapy
CEP 689 Brief Solution Focused Therapy
CEP 750 Yoga for Health and Healing
You must have a master's degree in school counseling from an accredited institution and be seeking permanent certification as a school counselor in New York State.
Submit your completed online application, which includes:
Admission Interview: An interview is required to be considered for admission to this program.
Former/Maiden Name: Please provide us with your former/maiden name if you have one. When requesting transcripts, please ask the sending institution to indicate your current name and former/maiden name.
Admissions Decision: The admissions decision will be communicated to you as soon as review is complete. The decision is based on a number of factors and is the result of a thorough and deliberate process. All decisions are final and cannot be appealed.
In order to qualify for the in-state residency tuition rate, you are required to provide residency documentation indicating you have lived in New York State (NYS) 12 months prior to your semester start date.
If accepted, you will need to upload 3 documents to qualify for the in-state tuition rate. See Required Documents for Residency Application for more information.
All financial forms and supporting documentation with required signatures must be uploaded with your application, and must be dated within one year of your intended enrollment date.
