Program Overview
The Master of Arts in Counseling is a practice-oriented degree designed to equip students with counseling skills for use in ministry, missions or any human services career where counseling is practiced without a professional license. Interpersonal helping skills and counseling models are anchored in a Christian worldview, for the purpose of developing the spiritual, mental, emotional, behavioral, and relational well-being of others.
Program at a Glance
Credential: Master of Arts (M.A.) in Counseling
Total hours: 30 semester credits
Delivery: 100% online
Typical length: 2 academic years
Entry terms: August | January | May
Program at a Glance
Credential: Master of Arts (M.A.) in Counseling
Total hours: 30 semester credits
Delivery: 100% online
Typical length: 2 academic years
Entry terms: August | January | May
Degree Requirements
CO 500. Issues and Ethics in Counseling (3 hours)
CO 510. Counseling & Spirituality Integration (3 hours)
CO 520. Counseling Models & Strategies (3 hours)
CO 530. Counseling Skills & Techniques (3 hours)
CO 540. Group Dynamics (3 hours)
CO 550. Multicultural Counseling (3 hours)
CO 560. Marriage & Family Counseling (3 hours) CO 570. Addiction & Recovery (3 hours)
CO 580. Community & Crisis Counseling (3 hours)
CO 590. Case Management (3 hours)
Career & Next-Step Pathways
Counselor/therapist
Professor
Preparation for a doctorate degree in related fields
What You’ll Learn
Apply Christian ethics and spirituality to helping relationships.
Practice core counseling skills, group facilitation, multicultural competence, marriage / family therapy, and crisis intervention.
Develop case-management plans for community or church settings.
Career & Next-Step Pathways
Counselor/therapist
Professor
Preparation for a doctorate degree in related fields
What You’ll Learn
Apply Christian ethics and spirituality to helping relationships.
Practice core counseling skills, group facilitation, multicultural competence, marriage / family therapy, and crisis intervention.
Develop case-management plans for community or church settings.
Ready to start your journey?
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