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February 24, 2006
Harding to offer master's degree in mental health counseling
SEARCY - This fall, Harding University will begin offering a master of science degree in mental health counseling. The two-year, 60-hour program is designed to meet requirements for credentials in licensed professional counseling.
The new program shares much of its curriculum with the Marriage and Family Therapy Program, which has been offered since 1993. Says Dr. Vann Rackley, associate professor, "Since the beginning of the Marriage and Family Therapy Program, we have been training mental health counselors. We wanted to offer this to those who would rule out MFT because they wanted to focus on individual therapy."
Says Dr. Lew Moore, professor and chair of both programs, "So many of our graduates work in mental health settings anyway. To have these two choices would address that group seeking that specific training in mental health counseling."
The Mental Health Counseling Program offers training in basic principles and practices of development, diagnosis, treatment, proper referral, and prevention of mental and emotional disorders. At least 280 hours of face-to-face client contact hours are required for the practicum component.
"One of our goals with this program is to be more flexible," Moore says, adding that students may specialize with an internship practicum relevant to their interests or career goals.
The coursework for both programs - up to the beginning of the practicum - may be pursued on a part-time basis.
Applications with scholarship requests must be received by April 1 for consideration. For more information, call (501) 279-4347.
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Harding Public Relations
Harding University
Searcy, AR 72149-0001
Box 12234
call:
501-279-4316
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