Graduate Counseling
One Degree. Three Emphases. Endless Possibilities.
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Empathy has impact.
Counseling is more than a career—it's a world-changing vocation that gives you an opportunity to bring healing and hope to hurting people. As a counselor, you are able to walk with people through life's challenges, making an impact on families and communities.
All graduates from JBU's M.S. in Counseling program will be eligible for licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). Those who choose to add the Marriage and Family Therapy emphasis will also be eligible for licensure as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT).
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Program Length
The M.S. in Counseling is a 60 credit hour program with the option to add one (or more) of our emphases (listed below) for only 9-12 additional credit hours. Degree completion time depends on if a student pursues this degree part-time or full-time.
Course Format
Face-to-face Counseling courses are offered in multiple locations: Little Rock, Rogers, and Siloam Springs. Around one-third of the courses are available online.
Emphases:
- Marriage & Family Therapy: (12 credit hours)
- Play Therapy: (9 credit hours)
- Adventure Therapy: (12 credit hours)
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Why study Counseling at JBU?
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A Degree For Good
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Learn From Experienced Faculty
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Excellent Career Preparation
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Unique Focus on Christian Values
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Designed for You
M.S. in Counseling Emphases
Marriage & Family Therapy
Play Therapy
Adventure Therapy
Kelsey White '19
“I feel like this program not only helps you grow academically, but it helps you grow personally. The teachers here are very intentional about getting to know you and want to help you understand what your counseling style is, and then helping you grow in that.”
Paige Heffron '18
“Learning from a Christian perspective—and having professors and classmates who prayed for me—equipped me spiritually to serve as a school counselor,” said Paige. With internships, classes, and her position as a graduate assistant, the support the JBU community was vital to her success. Even more significant was the encouragement she received from her husband, who was also earning his graduate degree from JBU at the time. “It was challenging, but I had an end goal in mind, and the Lord constantly reminded me to cast my cares upon Him.”
