How many students are accepted into the Community Counseling program, and what types of students usually enter the program?
Approximately 20-30 students are accepted to the program annually – approximately 10-15 each Fall and Spring semester. The Admissions Committee attempts to maintain a small cohort of students accepted each semester in order to provide individualized attention and a positive learning experience for each student. Students in the Community Counseling program range in age from early to older adulthood (average age approximately 25-30 years old). The majority of student in the program live in or near the Greater Akron area. However, students are from a variety of cultural backgrounds (Euro-American, African-American, Asian-American) and the program is known for accepting international students from a variety of countries (e.g., South Korea, Taiwan, Japan, Nigeria, and European countries). The program encourages applications from diverse student populations and actively attempts to mentor students from underserved ethnic cultures.
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