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Gannon University 
Gannon University offers the Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. All students complete a minimum of 60 semester hours for the degree. This program is founded upon a generalist practitioner foundation of professional counseling. It is estimated that students can complete the program in approximately 8 semesters (3 years). The curriculum offers counselor training designed to provide the skills and knowledge necessary to become a professional counselor. The program prepares graduates to pursue certification as a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC), and licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC).
The program prepares individuals for careers in professional counseling settings such as community mental health, human service agencies, college and university counseling, and residential treatment. Students complete a generalist practitioner curriculum and can also develop additional specializations through structured internship experience. Students will have the opportunity to develop advanced knowledge and counseling skills particularly in areas of counseling children and adolescents, counseling and spirituality, wellness, advanced counseling theories and techniques.
A special transition note
In March 2012, the program changed its name from Community Counseling to Clinical Mental Health Counseling and was accredited as a Clinical Mental Health Counseling program in July 2014. All alumni who graduated from the program between March 2012 and January 2013 were graduated from a Community Counseling CACREP accredited program but their transcript identifies the program as Clinical Mental Health Counseling.
Institution Location
109 University Square
Erie PA, US
16541
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Specialty
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Locations and Delivery Types
Erie, PA and Ursuline Campus of Gannon - Pepper Pike, OH (starting July 1, 2026).
Program Degree
M.S.
Program Website
Accredited Under Standards
2016
- Graduates of this program are considered CACREP graduates beginning January 10, 2013
- Accreditation Start Date: July 10, 2014
- Accreditation Expiration: October 31, 2027
- Accreditation Status: Accredited
Status Information
The program was found to meet all standards in a satisfactory manner.
Program History
On June 30, 2026, Ursuline College was merged with Gannon University and became Ursuline College Campus of Gannon University. The Community Counseling program was initially accredited in July 2009 and has maintained its accreditation. In July 2014, the Community Counseling program was converted to a Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program.