Graduate Studies

Master of Science in Counseling - School Counseling (48 hours)

This Master of Science in Counseling emphasis prepares you for school counseling and guidance positions in elementary and secondary schools. Graduates with a teaching license, one year of full-time licensed teaching experience, and a passing score on the PRAXIS examination will be licensed by the Arkansas Department of Education.

Requirements for the Master of Science (M.S.) degree with
emphasis in School Counseling

University Graduate Core (6 hours)
CNL 7013 Statistics and Research
CNL 8033 Christian Foundations in Counseling

Counseling Department Requirements (24 hours)
CNL 7023 Human Development
CNL 7033 Social and Cultural Foundations
CNL 7123 Group Theory
CNL 7133 Theories and Techniques of Counseling
CNL 7313 Career Development Information and Vocational Education
CNL 7613 Family of Origin
CNL 8013 Assessment
CNL 8023 Advanced Psychopathology

Electives – 6 hours from the following:
CNL 8093 Selected Topics in Counseling
BBL 7733 Hermeneutics
CNL 8023 Advanced Psychopharmacology
CNL 7113 Principles of Family Therapy
CNL 8613 Promoting Change Through Brief Therapy

Specialty Area (12 hours)
CNL 8533 Organization and Administration of Pupil Personnel Services
CNL 8633 Practicum I
CNL 8643 Practicum II
CNL 8873 Internship