Our School Counseling program prepares graduates to implement comprehensive school counseling services that facilitate wellbeing in students and families. Instructors combine practical and theoretical teaching with hands-on experience to set the stage for your career in school counseling. Small class sizes and one-on-one interactions allow you to hone your skills in integrating the Christian faith as the context for serving your community.
Students can earn a master’s degree in school counseling within 9* semesters. The program begins with a 7-week summer session (mid-June) which includes a mandatory evening orientation. Fall and spring courses span 15 weeks. Based on enrollment, school counseling specialty courses may be offered in synchronous online modality.
Students will gain knowledge to qualify for licensing and/or school certification exams such National Counselor Exam (NCE) or the Missouri Content Assessment (MOCA). Evangel counseling students qualify to take these exams prior to graduation.
* 7 -semester accelerated plan is available to qualified applicants.
Accreditation:
This program is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling & Related Educational Programs (CACREP) thru October 31, 2027.
Program start date:
- Summer (mid June)
Connect with an enrollment coordinator for more information.
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Faculty
Regular Faculty

Christine Arnzen, Ph.D.
Coordinator of Graduate Counseling Programs
Huba Ray, Ed.D., LPC
Associate Professor

Megan Bearden
Assistant Professor of Counseling

Kristen Kansiewicz, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor

Erica Daniels
Assistant Professor
Adjunct Faculty

Melody Palm, Psy.D.
Adjunct Professor of Counseling
Neva Atteberry, M.S., LPC, NCC
Adjunct Professor

Raquel Morrow, Ed.D., LPC
Adjunct Professor

Leah Wilson, M.A., LPC
Adjunct Professor, Behavioral Health Program Coordinator