Cannon-Clary College of Education
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Mental Health and Wellness Department
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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.
Entry Level Master's plus Educational Specialist Degrees
- M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (60 hours)
- M.S. in Marriage and Family Counseling/Therapy (60 hours)
- M.S. in Professional School Counseling (60 hours)
- Educational Specialist degrees: An Ed.S. (15 hours) is available for each of the counseling degrees.
Accelerated dual degree B.S. in psychology-M.S. in professional counseling: Qualified students can complete both a Bachelor of Science in psychology and a Master of Science in professional counseling at an accelerated pace by beginning master’s coursework during their senior year of undergraduate study.
Dual licensure is possible by adding an Educational Specialist degree to one of the master’s degrees above.
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)
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.
- GradCAS Transcript Processing Center
- 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
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Additional Resources
www.drugrehab.com/addiction/drugs
TreatmentCenters.Net (local treatment centers)
Equine Therapy:
Suicide:
Crisis:
Organizations:
American Counseling Association
American School Counseling Association
Arkansas Counseling Association
National Board of Certified Counselors
Licensing Boards:
Arkansas Board of Examiners in Counseling
Student Resources:
Veterans/Military Training Info:
MilitaryOneSource.mil offers training on "Treating the Invisible Wounds of War"
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
Want more information about our programs?
Fax: 501-279-5964
Mailing Address:
Harding University
Department of Mental Health & Wellness
Box 12254
Searcy, AR 72149-5615