Faculty members with Christian values provide practical tools/techniques for developing professional counseling skills. This master's degree allows you to train in a career choice that makes a difference by promoting mental and emotional well-being. This program opens doors to work and serve in a wide range of settings. In addition, those completing this program have the choice to proceed further in education with an Ed.S. in counseling.
Chair, Department of Mental Health and Wellness
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.
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 prior to graduation.
Application Requirements
Complete the online application.
Request official transcripts* be sent directly from previous institutions to admissions@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.
Applications should be submitted by the following dates:
Summer term: March 30
Fall term: July 1
Spring term: November 15
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