Student Counseling

Traditional Undergraduates

Therapy services include: Individual, Relational, Group, and Pre-Marital counseling services. We also provide seminars, presentations, and student check ins.

Student Counseling & Wellness Center

Within the MNU Counseling and Wellness Center, we believe in the redemptive power of the therapeutic process and the importance of a warm, non-judgmental and confidential environment.

Our hope is that each student will find an atmosphere where they can move toward genuine healing and wholeness: the full and resilient life that God desires for each one of us.

We provide several services to best serve our students and the MNU community. Therapy services include: Individual, Relational, Group, and Pre-Marital counseling services. We also provide seminars, presentations, and student check ins.

Emergencies

If you are in crisis and ON campus, please contact Campus Safety at 913.971.3299. If you are OFF campus and in crisis, please contact local authorities at 911 or go directly to your hospital emergency room.

Request a Counseling Appointment

For Traditional Undergraduate Students

Make an appointment by filling out our request form below or by calling 913.971.3297.

HOURS: Our hours are flexible to meet the needs of our students. The clinical coordinator will work directly with students to coordinate the best time. The Counseling Center is closed during holidays and when school is not in session.

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National Hotlines

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255)

CDC-INFO
Formerly known as the CDC National STD and AIDS Hotline
1-800-CDC-INFO (1-800-232-4636)

Veterans’ Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255), press 1

Treatment Referral Hotline
Substance Abuse
1-800-662-HELP (1-800-662-4357)

National Sexual Assault Hotline
24-hour online hotline: http://online.rainn.org
1-800-656-HOPE (1-800-656-4673)

National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline
1-866-331-9474

National Eating Disorders Association Hotline
1-800-931-2237

Dr. David Spittal

President

EdD; Educational Administration (Higher Education/Public Relations), Ball State University
MSE; Music, Ball State University
BS; Music & Art Education, Ball State University

Dr. David Spittal has been the president of MidAmerica Nazarene University since 2012. Under his leadership, the university is striving to reach the next level of God-honoring excellence.

Prior to coming to MNU, Dr. Spittal served as president of Southern Wesleyan University in Central, S.C., from 1994 to 2011. During his 17-year tenure, the university experienced historic growth and expanded to five campuses and learning centers. His work led SWU to strengthen and build relationships with the local and regional community.

An influential member of the local community, Dr. Spittal serves on various councils and boards including the Council of Advisors of the Olathe Chamber of Commerce and the Board of Trustees for the Kansas Independent College Association and Kansas Independent College Fund. He is a member of the USA/Canada Council of Education of the Church of the Nazarene.

He and his wife Donna have two grown sons and six grandchildren.

University Cooperative Program

Advantages of the MNU & Cleveland University-Kansas City Cooperative Program:

Accelerated pathway to becoming a Doctor of Chiropractic Medicine
Acceptance into Cleveland for all students who complete appropriate coursework at MNU with a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher.
Specialized advisor for students of MNU who intends to pursue professional study at Cleveland.

To qualify for program entry at MNU students must:

Desire to pursue a career in Chiropractic Medicine
Major in Kinesiology

To qualify for program entry at Cleveland students must:

Complete an application to Cleveland 6 months in advance of desired entrance date.
Complete a minimum of 99 hours of an undergraduate degree at MNU.
Maintain a 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA
Complete all coursework as outlined in the agreement between MNU and Cleveland.

Other restrictions and qualifications may apply.

For additional information, contact Leigh Kreshel at lakreshel@873515.com

University Cooperative Program

Advantages of the MNU & Southwest Baptist University Cooperative Program:

Preference points on application into a highly competitive program.
Mission alignment between Southwest Baptist University and MNU.

To qualify for the MNU & Southwest Baptist University Cooperative Program students must:

Have a minimum 3.0 overall GPA.
Complete the GRE
Complete the PT application through PTCAS
Provide documentation of 40 hours observation in physical therapy.
Complete selected prerequisite courses with a minimum of “C” and a 3.25 prerequisite GPA.

Your adviser will work with you to ensure that you take the required prerequisite courses to qualify for this program.

For additional information, contact Leigh Kreshel at lakreshel@873515.com

University Cooperative Program

Advantages of the MNU & Washington University School of Engineering and Applied Science cooperative program:

3+2 Option: Students spend 3 years at MNU and then transfer to WashU for 2 years to earn an undergraduate engineering degree from WashU and a bachelor’s degree from MNU, or
3+3 Option: Students spend 3 years at MNU and then transfer to WashU for 3 years to earn an undergraduate engineering degree from WashU, a bachelor’s degree from MNU, plus a master’s in engineering from WashU.
Combines the best of MNU with the strength of a top engineering school
Students participating in the 3+3 options receive a 50-60% tuition discount at WashU
GRE is not required for admission

To qualify for entry into the program at MNU students must:

Enter the program at MNU at the beginning of the freshman year through the application process
Maintain an overall GPA of 3.25 or better in science and mathematics courses
Meet regularly with the MNU pre-professional committee

To qualify for program completion at WashU students must:

Complete all General Education requirements at MNU
Complete a minimum of 90 credit hours of transferable college credit
Complete the following courses:
- Chemistry: one semester of general chemistry with lab
- Computer Programming: One course or certified proficiency in a high-level language
- English Composition: One course or certified proficiency
- Humanities and Social Sciences: At least 15 hours (see WashU website for specific prerequisites)
- Mathematics: See WashU website for specific prerequisites
- Physics: One year calculus-based physics with lab
See WashU website for department-specific prerequisites

To learn more about program offerings at MNU and degree specific prerequisites, visit engineering.wustl.edu/dualdegree

Other restrictions and qualifications may apply.

For additional information, contact Craig Masters at cmasters@873515.com

Student Counseling

Traditional Undergraduates