The professional counseling clinical mental health and school counseling programs have successfully completed the CACREP accreditation process, and we are thrilled to have those programs accredited through this prestigious counseling organization! It is the gold standard for accreditation nationally, and it allows students to easily license in other states as well as work with military clients. Second, we offer these program on our Memphis, TN, Rogers and Searcy, AR campuses. We also offer about half of the courses on our NLR, AR campus. The 48-hour Masters of Science in Professional School Counseling (M.S.) degree, which can be completed in two years or less depending on your pace. The 68-hour MS/EdS Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree can be completed in three years or less depending on your pace. Within this degree, you do have the option of dual licensure in both clinical and school counseling if desired. The Marriage and Family Counseling/Therapy Program is a 69 hour Masters of Science degree and meets the educational requirements for becoming a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of Arkansas. These educational requirements align with the national training standards for MFT licensure in most states. The program is currently in the process of applying for CACREP accreditation in Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling. The MFC/T program is located on the Searcy campus. We believe all people, if given the opportunity, can learn! We have a responsibility to educate students from all backgrounds, and, here at Harding, we are particularly proud of the our graduates and the lives that they impact every single day. Our graduate programs are known for graduating leaders who are successful counselors and have their sights on providing excellent care.
