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Support the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual well-being of college students!
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College of Education Graduate Mental Health and Wellness
Degree Level
Graduate
College
Education
Format
Hybrid
Credit Hours
35 hours
Average Time to Degree
2 years

Student Affairs at Harding

This Master of Science prepares graduates to serve and support students related to their physical, emotional, mental and spiritual well-being within the context of higher education. Coursework covers the areas of human development, ethics, diversity, counseling, crisis, education, research, business and leadership. The program is delivered in a hybrid format, utilizing on-campus and online coursework, and includes field experience to integrate knowledge and skills.

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Why study student affairs at Harding?

Purpose

This 35-hour non licensure program is designed to meet the needs of people currently working in higher education who desire to move into mid-level positions within the college or university.

A Trusted Program

Harding University’s program uses guidelines provided by the Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education (CAS) and those recommended by NASPA, Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education. 

A Christian Perspective

Harding’s Master of Science in student affairs is taught by faculty members with Christian values. They provide practical tools/techniques for developing professional skills.

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Application Requirements

  • Complete the online application.
  • Request official transcripts* be sent directly from previous institutions to admissions@harding.edu.
  • Request three letters of recommendation from persons who can attest to the applicant's professional or academic performance, including one related to professional ability in the degree area to which the student is applying.
  • Upload a resume.
  • Upload a copy of your Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) immunization record.

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

Additional Admission Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree with a cumulative grade point average of 2.50 or more, or 2.75 on the last 60 hours attested by official transcript(s), or a master's degree attested by an official transcript.
  • Complete a personal interview with the mental health and wellness faculty.

This accelerated program allows undergraduate students to take up to 12 hours of graduate counseling credits that will count for their undergraduate minor and also give them a head start on a graduate degree.

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Contact Information


Mental Health and Wellness
501-279-4500
mhw@harding.edu

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