Master of Science in Counseling

The Bible is the foundation, focus and filter throughout the entire program, allowing you to competently deal with secular theories without comprising biblical truth.

You will have the chance to watch multiple actual counseling sessions in the on-campus counseling center. Gain valuable experience by working with real clients under the guidance and supervision of a credentialed co-counselor.

You’ll learn to competently provide wise biblical counsel in multiple clinical settings, and you’ll be ready to serve in ministry leadership positions.

After teaching and chairing the undergraduate counseling program since 2002, Buchanan became the chair of the graduate school in 2014. She also speaks regularly at women’s conferences, and she is a National Certified Counselor as well as a Pennsylvania Licensed Professional Counselor.  

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Bible, Clarks Summit University, 1995
• Master of Science in Counseling, Clarks Summit University, 2001
• Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology, Northcentral University, 2016

Fornes coordinates practicums and internships as the director of the clinical field experience. A National Certified Counselor as well as a Pennsylvania Licensed Professional Counselor, she has experience working with special needs children and the elderly, as well as individuals struggling with anxiety and depression.

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Bible, Clarks Summit University
• Master of Science in Counseling, Clarks Summit University
• Doctor of Philosophy in Human Development, Higher Education Administration, Marywood
  University

For 25 years, Marlett served as a church planter and pastor before entering the counselor education field. A licensed professional counselor in Ohio and a licensed mental health counselor in Indiana, he has taught courses at multiple colleges, universities and seminaries. 

Education:

• Associate of Science in Police Science, Cayuga County Community College
• Bible Diploma, Liberty University
• Bachelor of Science in Pastoral Studies, Liberty University
• Master of Arts in Professional Counseling, Liberty University
• Doctor of Philosophy in Professional Counseling, Liberty University

Johnson is a full-time associate professor of counseling and owner of a private counseling practice in Georgia. A licensed professional counselor and a Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor, her clinical interests include grief, depression, anxiety and couples counseling. Her research interests focus on grief and depression in black males and the overall psychosocial health of black males. She has presented on these and other topics at international, national, state and regional professional counseling conferences. 

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, San Jose State University, 1990
• Master of Education in Counseling and Guidance, Howard University, 1995
• Doctor of Philosophy in Counselor Education, University of Arkansas, 2002

Crain is the freedom director at South Bay Church of Riverview, Florida. She works with the staff and congregation to help people find freedom in Christ through support groups, discipleship programs and prayer teams. A Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida, she maintains a private practice caseload in partnership with a Christian counseling center and assists a domestic violence homeless shelter and an adoption agency as a mental health consultant and counselor. Her clinical background includes working in inpatient units, residential treatment facilities, partial hospitals, schools, prevention programs and outpatient therapy settings.

Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Counseling and Bible and Theology, Clarks Summit University 
• Master of Science in Counseling, Clarks Summit University