M.S. in Mental Health Counseling

See how impactful you can be with a Fisher M.S. in Mental Health Counseling.

Fisher's CACREP accredited mental health counseling program gives you the knowledge and skills you need to serve adults and children with emotional, mental, and physical challenges. The program prepares you for work in several settings including community agencies, clinics, hospitals, managed behavioral health care organizations, and more.

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Join us for a virtual information session to learn more about the M.S. in mental health counseling program offered by the Wegmans School of Nursing at Fisher, and get your questions answered.

Upcoming Sessions

• Monday, June 9 at 5 p.m. | Register for the 6/9 session
• Thursday, July 10 at 12 p.m. | Register for the 7/10 session
• Wednesday, August 6 at 5 p.m. | Register for the 8/6 session

Program Objectives

The curriculum is designed to prepare students to:

• Demonstrate professional skills and personal qualities required for working as an effective counselor in an integrated setting;
• Utilize a variety of differential diagnostic assessment skills consistent with the most current diagnostic manual;
• Apply a diverse range of evidence-based intervention strategies;
• Develop appropriate intervention plans based upon knowledge of culturally relevant variables in client care including ethnicity, religion, socioeconomic levels, gender, sexual orientation, and disability status; and
• Exhibit professional behavior consistent with ethical guidelines of mental health counseling professional organizations and regulatory agencies.