Overview

If you're looking for premier training in preserving marriage and strengthening families, you've come to the right place.

Overview

Our 60-hour Master of Science in Marriage and Family Counseling at Harding University is aimed at preparing students to think and practice counseling from a systemic perspective. Throughout the curriculum, students are trained to address mental health concerns and family dynamics with direct experience in family violence, sexual abuse and substance-related issues that affect the system and subsystems. (This program is seeking CACREP accreditation.)

While many training programs offer online degrees and part-time opportunities, our program is a full-time, cohort experience that provides all of your clinical and supervisory hours, so you don't have to create your own. Being a part of a cohort, you have a sounding board that aids self-reflection, you have consistent study partners, and you are able to consult on cases together. The program begins once a year in August, so you will join a group of students who you will get to know in each of your classes and through your practicum placements spanning the entirety of the program.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Psychology

Cognitive Science

Marriage and Family dynamics

Marriage
Family Therapy

Counseling

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Searcy, United States

Disciplines

Family & Consumer Science Counselling Psychology View 208 other Masters in Family & Consumer Science in United States

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Academic requirements

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete the online application.
Request official transcripts be sent directly from previous institutions to MHW@harding.edu.
Request three letters of recommendation
Upload a copy of your Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) immunization record.
Upload a resume.

Request official test results from the MAT or GRE and have them sent to Harding University.
Complete a personal interview with the Mental Health and Wellness faculty.
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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

18300 USD / year

≈ 18300 USD / year
Out-of-State

18300 USD / year

≈ 18300 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

18300 USD / year

≈ 18300 USD / year

Living costs

Searcy

United States

870 - 1263 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Searcy

Funding

Scholarships Information

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