Department of Graduate Counseling

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Burton, Cornett, Cowell, Dinger, Hull (department chair), Lampton, A. Martin, Okai

(SYMBOL: CNL)

Mission

The Department of Graduate Counseling provides Christ-centered counselor training that promotes personal development, academic excellence, and clinical competency.

Purpose

The Department of Graduate Counseling prepares program graduates for professional counseling practice in community mental health agencies, inpatient and outpatient hospital settings, residential treatment programs, private and non-profit practices, human and social services, marriage and family counseling ministries, school-based mental health programs, and wilderness/adventure settings.

Professional Licensure

The Arkansas Board of Examiners in Counseling and Marriage & Family Therapy has approved the Department of Graduate Counseling curricula as meeting educational requirements for professional licensure (Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) in the state of Arkansas.

Accreditation

JBU’s Master of Science in Counseling degree program is in the application process for accreditation with the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Education Programs (CACREP), https://www.cacrep.org/, (703) 535-5990.

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