Alfred University offers master’s degree programs in counseling and master’s and doctoral degree programs psychology through the Division of Counseling and School Psychology (CSP) on the main campus in Western New York. The hallmarks of the CSP graduate programs are rigorous and thorough academic curriculums paired with hands-on experience through field placements that prepare students for professional careers in counseling and psychology. Evidence of the quality of these programs can be found in their recognition from both the NY State Education Department (NYSED) and their respective professional organizations.
The mental health counseling MSED/CAS program is registered with NYSED as leading to licensure as a mental health counselor, while the school counseling MSED/CAS program is registered with NYSED as leading to both initial and professional certification in school counseling. The school psychology MA/CAS program is registered with NYSED as leading to both provisional and permanent certification in school psychology. The school psychology PsyD program is registered with NYSED as leading to licensure as a psychologist.
The mental health and school counseling MSED/CAS programs are accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). The school psychology MA/CAS program is accredited by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) and the school psychology PsyD program is accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA).