Mental Health and Wellness

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.

Our Programs

 

Entry Level Master's Degrees in Counseling

M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CACREP accredited)

M.S. in Marriage and Family Counseling (CACREP accredited)

M.S. in Professional School Counseling (ADE Approved)

 

Undergraduate Minor in Counseling

This accelerated minor in counseling is for undergraduate students who are wanting to pursue a graduate degree in professional counseling or those looking to develop a well-rounded resume for their intended path. The 18-hour minor is open for all majors, designed to give students an introduction to graduate school in counseling and academic proof of soft skill development. Courses come from the psychology and social work programs as well as the Mental Health and Wellness graduate programs. This minor is great for students who want to work in industries where counseling skills could be beneficial, such as ministry or the medical field. Adding the minor does not guarantee acceptance into a graduate program but does provide an introduction to the program.

 

Educational Specialist in Counseling

The Ed.S. in counseling prepares candidates to become leaders and practitioners in their field. Building on a master's degree, this program is designed to provide advanced training, licensure support and credentialing in a related field separate from the master's degree. Four concentrations are offered:

This degree may provide additional support for professional credentialing as a licensed professional counselor and/or clinical mental health counselor for individuals seeking licensure.

 

Certificate in Counseling Skills

The 18-hour certificate program is fully online and 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.

Church ministers, shepherds and ministry leaders are offered a significantly reduced rate on the counseling skills certificate. The cost is $250 for the first class with a 50% tuition reduction for remaining certificate classes.

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Mental Health and Wellness

Mailing address:
Harding University
Mental Health and Wellness
HU 12254
Searcy, AR 72149-5615

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