Master in Professional Counseling, Dual Counseling Specialties

Southern Adventist University, located in Collegedale and founded in 1892, offers an education that integrates academic excellence with spiritual and character development. The university serves a student community focused on holistic learning, combining rigorous degree programs with faith-based values and service opportunities. Southern Adventist provides a supportive campus environment where students grow academically and personally in small-class settings with engaged faculty.

The university offers a broad range of undergraduate and graduate programs across arts, sciences, business, education, nursing and theology, emphasizing experiential learning and community engagement. Facilities support both academic pursuits and campus life, and the institution’s commitment to service and leadership prepares graduates for meaningful careers and civic contribution. Career services, practicum placements and faith-integrated curricula help students translate classroom learning into professional competence and ethical practice.

International students at Southern Adventist University can expect a close-knit community, access to personalized advising and opportunities to participate in service projects and campus ministries. The university’s values-driven approach appeals to students seeking both academic preparation and spiritual growth. Prospective applicants should highlight academic readiness and an interest in community engagement when applying, and can benefit from early contact with admissions and international student services to plan accommodation and orientation.

The Master in Professional Counseling, Dual Counseling Specialties is a Master's degree that gives students two specialties: Clinical Mental Health and School Counseling. This program is taught in English and takes a few years to complete.

The curriculum includes additional courses that help students develop skills like counseling and therapy. Students learn to work with people of all ages in different settings, including schools and clinics.

Graduates can work as School Counselors, Clinical Mental Health Counselors, Professional Counselors, Therapists, or Guidance Counselors. They can find jobs in schools, hospitals, clinics, or private practices.