MA in Counseling Ministries
The Master of Arts in Counseling Ministries allows students the flexibility to design their own curriculum using elective options, which combine biblical and psychological principles. This flexibility allows students to tailor their education to their ministerial needs or goals. Please note that this program will not qualify a student for licensure by the state of Colorado (if you are interested in licensure, please refer to the Master of Arts in Counseling degrees).
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The MA in Counseling Ministries is excellent preparation for goals such as:
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Counseling in church or parachurch settings that do not require licensure
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Crisis counseling environments, both Christian and secular, that do not require licensure
Structure
In addition to the MA core, the MA in Counseling Ministries involves 20 hours of required Counseling courses plus 12 hours of counseling electives:
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Required counseling courses (20 hrs): Counseling Theories, Human Development and Counseling, Psychopathology and Diagnosis, Therapeutic Communication, Group Experience, Professional Orientation, Social and Cultural Foundations in Counseling, Integration of Counseling and Theology, Community-based CPE
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Choice of Counseling Electives (12 hrs): Special skills and target populations (any Counseling course except practicum and internship)
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