The Community Counseling Program offers professional programs for the person desiring to develop core helping skills which can be used in a variety of settings. The philosophy and objectives of the Community Counseling Program are directed toward the development of the competencies required of professional counselors. The program includes concepts pertaining to the counselor as an individual and their sensitive roles in assisting other persons, and emphasizing areas of knowledge that contribute to their effectiveness in these relationships. Inherent in the Community Counseling Program is a study of the dynamic interaction between person and environment with emphasis upon developmental factors that facilitate and enhance growth. 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.