Mental Health & Wellness Department

Our Purpose

The mission of the mental health and wellness programs is to prepare counselors to provide caring, compassionate and competent counseling services in a variety of settings to diverse populations. To that end, students will be provided with a current, practical, and ethical education consistent with Harding’s Christian foundations equipping them to be effective counselors/therapists capable of facilitating healthy change, growth and development.

Three Entry Level Specialty Areas

Certificate in Counseling Skills

The 18-hour certificate program is designed to equip preachers, youth ministers, family ministers, women’s ministers, church leaders, missionaries and lay leaders with the tools necessary for working with and helping those dealing with addictions, marital issues, parenting difficulties and other mental health concerns within a church or ministry related context.

Online delivery
One-week residency on the Memphis campus

Master of Science in Student Affairs

This non-licensure program is designed to meet the needs of people currently working in higher education who desire to move into mid-level positions within the college or university. Harding’s Master of Science in student affairs will be taught from a Christian perspective. Any student with a bachelor’s degree in any field will be considered.

Three Locations

Courses are offered at one or more of these locations:

Memphis
Northwest Arkansas (Rogers)
Searcy (main campus)

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Admission Requirements

Beginning Summer 2020, the Harding University College Education will use GradCAS - a common application.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Complete the CAS application and submit appropriate fee.
Request official transcripts from all colleges attended and have them sent to GradCAS
- GradCAS Transcript Processing Center
  PO Box 9217
  Watertown, MA 02471
- Note: An alumnus of Harding University does not need to request an HU transcript; records are on file. You can bypass this requirement in the Academic History quadrant.
Upload current educator license (if applicable).
Request official test results from MAT or GRE and have them sent to Harding University.
Request three letters of recommendation be sent through the CAS recommender portal.
Upload a copy of your MMR/immunization record.
Upload a resume.

When to Apply

Applications should be submitted by the following dates:

Summer term: March 30

Fall term: July 1

Spring term: November 15

Academic Catalog

Course Schedules

Spring

Summer

Fall

Additional Resources

Drug Addiction & Abuse Info:

Addiction Help Today

AllTreatment

www.drugrehab.com/addiction/drugs

Addiction Center

Drug Dangers

Rehab Spot

TreatmentCenters.Net (local treatment centers)

Equine Therapy:

www.stablechange.weebly.com

Suicide:

The Jed Foundation

Crisis:

Try Nova

Organizations:

American Counseling Association

American School Counseling Association

Arkansas Counseling Association

Chi Sigma Iota - Exemplar

National Board of Certified Counselors

Licensing Boards:

Arkansas Board of Examiners in Counseling

Arkansas Board of Education

Student Resources:

How to Sleep When Stressed

Pearson eText Student FDOC Video

Veterans/Military Training Info:

MilitaryOneSource.mil offers training on "Treating the Invisible Wounds of War"

Military and Government Counseling Association

Internships and Practicums

Supervisors and students should contact the Mental Health and Wellness office for a direct link to training materials, handbooks and forms. Please contact Dr. Marc Fager for if you have additional questions.

Mission Statement & Annual Report

Harding University Mission can be found at harding.edu/about/mission

College of Education Mission Statement:: “Touching hearts and challenging minds through Christ by preparing professionals for Christian service to children, families, and communities.”

Professional Counseling Program Annual Report 2019-2020

Professional Counseling Program Annual Report 2018-2019

Professional Counseling Program Annual Report 2017-2018 pdf

Professional Counseling Program Annual Report 2016-2017 pdf

Professional Counseling Program Annual Report 2015-2016 pdf

Professional Counseling Program Annual Report 2014-2015 pdf

Professional Counseling Program Annual Report 2013-2014 pdf