Two Professional Goals

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I have two goals that are both personal and professional. I want to become a licensed professional counselor and pay off my student loans. My goals follow the SMART goals guidelines by being specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time bound. My first goal I would like to achieve it to become a licensed professional counselor. I would like to have this goal completed 2 years after I finish my master’s program here and Southern New Hampshire University. I have made this goal for myself because I want to be able to start my career soon after graduating and start making a difference in the lives of others. I will not be able to start my career as a child/adolescence counselor without becoming licensed. In order to reach my goal, I must

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