Professional Counseling/Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program (BS/MA)
Degree: Bachelor of Science, Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Majors: Biblical Studies, Professional Counseling, Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Major Mission: The Clinical Mental Health program will provide training that will give entry level qualifications for opportunities in professional mental health counseling and state licensure.
Major Outcomes - Students will:
- Evaluate theory and use formal measurements to accurately assess the client's context, learning, development, personality, motivation, and character.
- Develop clinical skill necessary to conduct individual therapy for those with serious mental health conditions.
- Integrate specific knowledge and skill necessary to counsel effectively those with various diagnoses, vocational need, and diverse cultural backgrounds.
- Conduct critical thinking skills to evaluate theory and practice from a biblical perspective.
- Synthesize information and knowledge by means of supervised counseling experiences.
- Acquire sufficient knowledge of scientific research and literature to be prepared to investigate specific areas of need in mental health counseling.
- Apply ethical principles to prospective clinical situations that reflect an open and collaborative approach to resolve ethical dilemmas.
Additional Requirements needed for Pennsylvania Licensure
Curriculum
Freshman Year
Fall Semester
| LBC 101 | Engaging Faith & Life | 3 |
| THE 105 | Prelude to Biblical & Theological Studies | 3 |
| LAN 101 | College Composition and Research | 3 |
| PCN 122 | Group Experience & Self Evaluation | 3 |
| PCN 123 | Introduction to the Counseling Profession | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Spring Semester
| BIB 105 | Biblical Hermeneutics | 3 |
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| Bible/Theology Focused Elective (BIB, BOT, BNT, THE) | 3 |
| LAN 104 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| SOC 101 | General Psychology | 3 |
| PCN 201 | Systems of Counseling I: Christian | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Winterim/Summer
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| Arts & Sciences Elective | 3 |
Sophomore Year
Fall Semester
| CSV 201 | Christian Service I | 0 |
| BIB 103 | Creation & Covenants: OT I | 3 |
| THE 223 | Christian Narrative I: Creation & Fall | 3 |
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| Arts & Sciences Elective (300 Level) | 3 |
PHE ____
| PHE Elective | 1 |
| SOC 228 | Principles & Techniques of Counseling | 3 |
| PCN 212 | Systems of Counseling II: Psychology | 3 |
| PCN 351 | Therapy Lab I | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 17 |
Spring Semester
| CSV 202 | Christian Service II | 0 |
| BIB 104 | Israel's Life & Literature: OT II | 3 |
| THE 224 | Christian Narrative II: Redemption | 3 |
HIS ____
| HIS Core (100/200 Level) | 3 |
LIT ____
| LIT Core (100/200 Level) | 3 |
| MAT 216 | Statistics for the Social Sciences | 3 |
PHE ____
| PHE Elective | 1 |
| PCN 352 | Therapy Lab II | 1 |
PCN ____
| Elective | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 18 |
Winterim/Summer
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| Arts & Sciences Elective (400 Level) | 3 |
Junior Year
Fall Semester
| BIB 203 | Life of Christ: NT I | 3 |
| SOC 203 | Principles of Sociology | 3 |
SCI ____
| SCI CORE (100/200 Level) | 3 |
| PCN 458 | 5-Year PCN Field Seminar | 3 |
| CPS 501 | Orientation to Counseling and Psychology | 3 |
| CPS 508 | Counseling Skills in Helping Relationships | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 18 |
Spring Semester
| BIB 204 | Early Church: NT II | 3 |
BOT ____
| Bible Old Testament Exegetical Elective | 3 |
PCN ____
| Elective | 1 |
| CPS 510 | Human Growth and Development across the Lifespan | 3 |
| CPS 530 | Professional Ethics in Counseling & Psychology Casework | 3 |
| CPS 541 | Group Counseling Leadership Skills | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Winterim/Summer
| CPS 525 | Counseling & Psychological Assessment Techniques I | 3 |
Senior Year
Fall Semester
BNT ____
| Bible New Testament Exegetical Elective | 3 |
| PHI 201 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
PCN ____
| Elective | 1 |
| CPS 515 | Counseling Theory and Techniques | 3 |
| CPS 531 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| CPS 572 | Addictions Counseling | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Spring Semester
THE 320
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| Bible/Theology Focused Elective (BIB, BOT, BNT, THE) | 3 |
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| Bible/Theology Focused Elective (BIB, BOT, BNT, THE) | 3 |
| CPS 505 | Research Design & Stats for Counselors | 3 |
| CPS 546 | Theories of Personality | 3 |
| CPS 583 | Cross-Cultural Counseling | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 18 |
Winterim/Summer
CPS 555
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| Counseling Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
5th Year
Fall Semester
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| Counseling Elective | 3 |
| CPS 551 | Counseling Assessment II | 3 |
| CPS 601 | Professional CNS Practicum | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Spring Semester
| CPS 575 | Counseling Children and Adolescents | 3 |
| CPS 602 | Professional CNS Internship | 3 |
| CPS 588 | Career and Vocational Counseling | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Summer
| CPS 603 | Professional CNS Field Service | 3 |
Notes:
CPS 501, CPS 508, CPS 510, CPS 530, CPS 541, CPS 525, CPS 515, CPS 531, CPS 572, CPS 505, CPS 546, CPS 583, CPS 555, CPS 551, CPS 601, CPS 575, CPS 602, CPS 588, CPS 603, Counseling Elective: Graduate School Course