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Creating the Next Generation of Christian Counseling Professionals
There are many Professional Counseling graduate programs out there. What makes Southern’s so special?
CACREP Accredited
The Professional Counseling program at Southern is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). What does this mean for you? CACREP is the highest independent accrediting agency for graduate counseling programs, so you know you’ll be getting a high-quality education that will make you a desirable candidate for any potential future employers.
Versatility
What you learn in class is directly applicable to the work you’ll do in the field. Southern’s program equips you with the skill set to work in any environment, whereas other programs may be focused exclusively on specific settings. This versatility allows our graduates to thrive in counseling positions across industry settings.
Faith-Based
Our Christian-based institution allows our students to pursue their passion and answer God’s calling with a curriculum that combines theoretical knowledge, dialogue, research, and practical skills within a Christian framework—though we welcome students of all beliefs and backgrounds.
Affordable
With below-average tuition rates and a strong list of scholarships, grants, and financial aid available, you’ll find that earning your degree at Southern is more accessible than many other graduate programs.
Strong Faculty Relationships
The low faculty-to-student ratio allows our educators to form close relationships with their students, providing guidance, insights, and mentorship that goes beyond the classroom. Whether you’re learning new material or facing important career decisions, our faculty will be a resource in your corner.
Meet Our World-Class Faculty
Our team of clinicians and educators work tirelessly to bring you an academic experience that’s exciting, challenging, thought-provoking, and holistic. While earning your degree, you’ll learn from some of the best clinicians in the field and learn from their years of experience.
“It is exciting to see the passion that my students have for helping others. When I see how eager they are to learn these skills, I know that we’re helping to create the next generation of counseling professionals that will make a tremendous difference in people’s lives.”
Ileanna Freeman, PH.D.
Program Director
Tammy Overstreet
Dean
Ileanna Freeman, Ph.D.
Program Director, Professor
Tron Wilder
Associate Professor
Tami Navalon
Assistant Professor
Ready to Begin Your Journey to a Professional Counseling Degree?
It takes a special person to pursue a service-based career path. Helping people navigate the greatest challenges that life throws their way isn’t easy—but when you get to see their transformation and the impact you’re making in their lives, it all becomes worth it.
Whether you’re a young professional looking to start your counseling career or someone looking to make a career change, earning an MS in Professional Counseling from Southern is the first step that will take you there.
Having that desire to help people is a commendable trait, and as a faith-based program, we share those same values.
Here are some helpful links we put together so that you can get the information you need and decide if this is the right path for you.
