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The mission of Gannon University’s Community Counseling Program is to educate and train students to become professional counselors who are committed to the wellness of individuals, families, groups, and the greater community. The philosophy of the program focuses on the development of the competencies required of professional counselors. The program is committed to:

1. Enhancing students’ knowledge of counseling theory and concepts;
2. Developing strategies to facilitate human growth and development over the lifespan;
3. Providing skills and training requisite of generalist entry-level counseling practitioners;
4. Developing multicultural competencies;
5. Promoting the development of sound legal and ethical decision-making skills; and
6. Preparing individuals for national certification and professional licensure.

Although students are typically drawn from the regional area, applicants with diverse backgrounds and from outside the region are encouraged to apply. Students are guided to embody and contribute to the spirit of diversity to which the program and profession are committed.