MASTER OF ARTS IN CHRISTIAN COUNSELING
Program Description
The Master of Arts in Christian Counseling is designed for people who are seeking to help people through difficult times in their lives. To earn the degree, students must complete 30 credit hours at $395 per course including a practicum with a pastor or licensed counselor. Tuition for the program will not increase as long as the student maintains continual enrollment.
The program includes the following courses:
Christian Counseling I & II provides foundational knowledge and skills regarding the issues counselors face, and the strategies for providing ethical, Biblically-based care.
Interviewing Skills for Counselors provides and enhances skills needed to understand issues facing clients, and how to elicit the information necessary to diagnose and treat mental health issues.
Diagnosis & Treatment of Mental Health Issues I & II builds upon the skills gained in prior courses to guide the student in diagnosing specific mental health issues and determining the proper treatment of the issue facing the client. Specific issues such as depression, anxiety, OCD, ADHD, etc., will be addressed.
Grief & Trauma Counseling prepares the student to diagnose and treat issues specific to grief, loss, PTSD, and other related conditions.
Marriage & Family Counseling prepares the student to diagnose and treat issues faced by couples, children, and families.
Addictions Counseling prepares the student to diagnose and treat issues related to addictions, including long-term strategies designed to equip clients for success.
The Practicum brings together all of the skills learned in the program to give the student practical, real-world experience as a counselor. The practicum must be completed with a pastor who has responsibility for counseling or under the supervision of a licensed counselor.