Clinical Mental Health Counseling

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Complete the online application.
• Request official transcripts* be sent directly from previous institutions to MHW@harding.edu
• Request three letters of recommendation 
• Upload a copy of your Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) immunization record.
• Upload a resume.

*Note: Harding alumni and current students do not need to request Harding transcripts as they are on file.

ADDITIONAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

• Complete a personal interview with the Mental Health and Wellness faculty.
• Limitations understanding signature.

Please direct questions to:

Harding University
Department of Mental Health & Wellness
HU 12254
Searcy, AR 72149-5615

Phone: 501-279-4500
Fax: 501-279-5964
Email: mhw@harding.edu

Applications should be submitted by the following dates:

Summer term: March 30

Fall term: July 1

Spring term: November 15

To earn a Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree, a student must successfully complete the following: (1) core coursework, (2) written comprehensive exams, and (3) an oral interview. Core coursework required specifically for the specialist degree (excluding master’s degree or qualifying credit equivalent hours) must be taken within eight years of graduation. This 68-hour Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree includes a master’s in counseling or a related field with leveling work to meet the core requirements for counseling as defined by CACREP. Prerequisite: Admittance into the Professional Counseling Program.

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Supervisors and students should contact the Mental Health and Wellness office at 501-279-4500 for a direct link to training materials, handbooks and forms. Please contact Dr. Marc Fager for if you have additional questions.

• The Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), a specialized accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), has granted accreditation to the following programs in the Professional Counseling Program in the College of Education at Harding University: Professional School Counseling (M.S.) and Clinical Mental Health Counseling (M.S.)
• Opportunity for EdS in Counseling
• Practical tools/techniques for developing professional counseling skills
• Faculty members with Christian values and real-world experiences
• Current and up-to-date strategies and content
• Training in a career choice that makes a difference through promoting mental and emotional well-being
• Located in Northwest AR, Searcy, AR or Memphis, TN gives you options for graduate school

• CACREP-accreditation signals that a program’s content and quality have been evaluated and meet strict, consistent standards set by the profession. Choosing a CACREP-accredited program also means the curriculum contains the academic knowledge necessary for professional licensure in many states.
• CACREP-accredited programs assure students—and the public they will one day serve—that a program’s curriculum includes appropriate counseling coursework and skill development. It also ensures that the program is stable, both professionally and financially.
• Benefits of graduating from a CACREP-accredited counseling program include:
  • Access to more employment opportunities.
  • An advantage when applying to doctoral degree programs.
  • A streamlined state counseling licensing application process.
  • The skills and credibility to maximize your impact on the counseling profession.
  • The opportunity to sit for the National Counselor Examination (NCE) exam prior to graduation.

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