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Canisius University 
Canisius University is located in Buffalo, NY and has an excellent reputation and working collaborations with area professionals. The program aligns with the Jesuit tradition of care of the whole person and has a tradition of being practitioner oriented. Faculty provide a responsive, collegial relationship with students. Faculty welcome students from diverse cultures. In addition, faculty bring experience from the field and other professional work that informs their teaching. The community counseling program is a 60 hour program that leads the license in mental health counseling in NYS. Since it is a 60 hour program, there is general portability across states.
Institution Location
2001 Main Street
Buffalo NY, US
14208-1098
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Specialty
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Locations and Delivery Types
Buffalo, NY
Program Degree
M.S.
Accredited Under Standards
2016
- Graduates of this program are considered CACREP graduates beginning January 15, 2012
- Accreditation Start Date: July 15, 2013
- Accreditation Expiration: October 31, 2033
- Accreditation Status: Accredited
Status Information
The specialized practice area was found to substantially meet the standards with some minor standards-related deficiencies for which the Board requires further information.
Additional information is required for the following standards:
Standard 1.X
The Counselor Education Program needs to address the core faculty identity and engagement requirements.
Program History
The Community Counseling program was initially accredited in January 2009 and has maintained its accreditation. In July 2013, the Community Counseling program was converted to a Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program.