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 in school counseling in 9* semesters. The program begins with a 7-week summer session which includes a 3 day on campus, mandatory residency in mid-June. Courses extend over 15 weeks during the fall and spring semesters and 7 weeks for summer sessions. In addition to asynchronous weekly assignments, students will engage in synchronous learning (live) on a weekly basis.
Students will gain knowledge to qualify for licensing and certification exams such as the National Counselor Exam (NCE) and Missouri Content Assessment exam (MOCA). Evangel counseling students qualify to take these exams prior to graduation. Required courses are consistent with most education requirements for state licensure or certification. To determine whether the program meets your state requirements, contact Dr. Christine Arnzen at arnzenc@evangel.edu. Or peruse the state certification requirements at (add the link that is on the current page).
*7 semester accelerated plan available to qualified applicants.
This program is accredited by the Counseling for Accreditation of Counseling & Related Educational Programs (CACREP) through October 31, 2027.
Program start date: Summer (mid-June) with 3-day mandatory on-campus residency.
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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