The program is practice oriented with the emphasis on developing specific skills, and understanding the theoretical roots of these skills. History The Graduate Program in Counseling began in 1966 and has graduated over 600 students since that time. Gannon graduates have used the degree in counseling to move into a variety of career fields and positions of leadership. Graduates are presently working in human service agencies, the mental health system, public and private school system, colleges and universities, the criminal justice system, and industry. The majority of students are full-time working professionals and bring a variety of experiences to the classroom.
Students can begin to develop additional specializations through the internship experience.
Students will have the opportunity to develop skills particularly in the areas of psychological assessment, behavior modification, cognitive therapy, and marital and family therapy. The full-time faculty members and most adjunct faculty are licensed psychologists and are engaged in the practice of psychology. All students receive the Master of Science in Community Counseling, and take the same Core Curriculum of forty-eight credits which emphasize foundations of human behavior and the development of assessment and intervention skills within the counseling profession. Students interested in becoming eligible to be certified as Elementary or Secondary School Counselors may take additional course work to prepare for this certification. All students complete 150 hours of supervised practicum experience and 600 hours of supervised internship.