Anna Edgeston
Assistant Dean, Graduate Counseling Programs
Biography
Dr. Anna Edgeston serves as an assistant dean for the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at Grand Canyon University. Dr. Edgeston is a Licensed Professional Counselor with Mental Health Service Provider designation (LPC-MHSP) in the state of Tennessee. For over 25 years, Dr. Edgeston has worked in the mental health field gaining experience in working with diverse populations locally and internationally. Dr. Edgeston received her doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision and master’s in Professional Counseling from Argosy University, and a bachelor's degree in Psychology from Freed-Hardeman University. Dr. Edgeston’s research interests include acculturation strategies of international students, multicultural counseling and development, and the role of spirituality in counseling and supervision.
Education
  • Master of Arts in Professional Counseling
  • Doctor of Education in Counselor Education and Supervision
Programs Taught
  • Bridge (Doctor of Philosophy in Counselor Education and Supervision - Qualitative Research)
  • Bridge (Doctor of Philosophy in Counselor Education and Supervision - Quantitative Research)
  • Master of Education in School Counseling (Leads to Initial Licensure)
  • Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with an Emphasis in Childhood and Adolescence Disorders
  • Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with an Emphasis in Christian Counseling
Classes
  • CNL-500: Theories and Models of Counseling
  • CNL-501: Substance Use Disorders and Addictions
  • CNL-509: Counseling the Culturally Diverse
  • CNL-545: Abuse, Crisis, and Trauma Counseling
  • CNL-644: Assessment of Mental and Emotional Health Status
Licenses / Certificates
  • Licensed Professional Counselor-Mental Health Service Provider and Approved Supervisor
Awards
  • Emerging Graduate Student Leader Award - 2013
  • President's Award for Excellence in Teaching - 2015
  • Middle Tennessee Mental Health Counselor of the Year - 2017
  • Emerging Leader Award - 2014
  • Hope Award - 2018
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