Counseling Certificate for Pastors & Church Leaders

Applicants who are church ministers, shepherds or serve in other leadership or ministry capacity are eligible for savings. The cost of the first class is $250 with a 50% discount for remaining counseling skills certificate classes.

Contact the Mental Health & Wellness Office for more details at 501-279-4500 or mhw@harding.edu.

Admission Requirements

Complete the online application.
Request official transcripts* be sent directly from previous institutions to admissions@harding.edu.
*Note: Harding alumni and current students do not need to request Harding transcripts as they are on file.
Request one letter of recommendation.

Bachelor’s degree from an institution accredited by an agency nationally recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
Applicants will also be required to complete a virtual interview with the faculty prior to admission

Please direct any 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

When to Apply

Applications should be submitted by the following dates:

Summer term: March 30

Fall term: July 1

Spring term: November 15

Curriculum Plan & Course Schedule

COUN 6020: Techniques in Counseling

COUN 6100: Group Counseling

COUN 6110: Multicultural Counseling

COUN 6120: Addictions Counseling

COUN 6130: Human Sexuality and Counseling

COUN 6140: Relational Counseling

Total of 18 hours

501-279-4500

Mailing address:

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

Certificate in Counseling Skills