Counseling: Psychology/Professional School Counseling (BS/MEd)
Credentials: Bachelor of Science
In a 4+1 program, students work toward the completion of an undergraduate degree while also pursuing a Master’s degree. Graduate-level courses taken during undergraduate studies fulfill both undergraduate elective requirements and graduate program requirements. In the 4+1 program, students are dual-enrolled in LBC and Capital Seminary and Graduate School.
Majors: Psychology & Biblical Studies (BS)
Certification: Pennsylvania School Counseling (K-12)
Location: Lancaster
Program Director: Melissa Lee, EdD
Program Mission Statement: The program will provide training that will give entry level qualifications and grant students the opportunity to seek PA public school certification and state licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). The undergraduate portion of the program alone is not sufficient for LPC licensure.
Program Purpose & Goals:
1. Promote self-awareness and emotional intelligence.
2. Provide students with a robust supervision experience as they practice/apply skills taught in the classroom and transition those pedagogical strategies to enhance professional development as a competent school counselor.
3. Provide opportunities to develop cultural competence, including the knowledge, skills, beliefs, and attitudes to grow as a culturally sensitive counselor.
4. Produce school counselors who take a holistic approach, incorporating wellness, empowering students, advocating for self and stakeholders, and are change agents for the entire system.
5. Provide a framework of learning that promotes critical thinking so that students are able to demonstrate professional evaluation of theoretical content in light of a biblical worldview.
Program Learning Outcomes (CACREP 2016, 5, G): As a result of this program, students will:
1. Recognize the history, development, legislation, government policy, ethics, and professional identity development of school counselors within the field of education.
2. Evaluate theories, models, techniques, and interventions related to a comprehensive school counseling program and from a biblical perspective.
3. Comprehend the administration, interpretation, and application of assessments specific to P-12 education.
4. Develop techniques to foster collaboration and consultation when working with families, personnel, agencies, and all stakeholders within the educational system.
5. Demonstrate an understanding of advocacy required to address institutional and social barriers that impede access, equity, and success for students.
6. Exhibit comprehension of multicultural counseling competencies.
7. Display knowledge of skills related to assessing abilities, interests, values, and personality factors related to college and career readiness.
8. Adherence to ethical standards of professional counseling organizations and a knowledge of credentialing bodies.
9. Identify risk factors and warning signs of students at risk for mental health and behavioral disorders including substance abuse.
10. Utilize data to inform decision-making.
Experiential Learning: The Professional School Counseling BS/MEd program includes two practicums and two internships.
Curriculum Structure and Degree Requirements
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Curriculum Structure
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Credits
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LBC Foundation Studies Courses
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4
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Bible & Theology Core Courses
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30
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Arts & Sciences Core Courses
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31
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Major Courses
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72 |
| Exploration Studies |
3 |
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Program Total
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140 |
The following tables show the scope & sequence to the undergraduate degree in a 4+1 program. Upon graduation from the undergraduate program, the student enrolls in the master's program and completes the remaining master's courses.
LBC Foundations (4 credits)
Bible & Theology Courses (30 credits)
| BTH 101 | Foundations for Biblical and Theological Studies | 3 |
| BIB 103 | Creation & Covenants: OT I | 3 |
| BIB 104 | Israel's Life & Literature: OT II | 3 |
| THE 223 | Christian Narrative I: Creation & Fall | 3 |
| THE 224 | Christian Narrative II: Redemption & Consummation | 3 |
| BIB 203 | Life of Christ: NT I | 3 |
| BIB 204 | Early Church: NT II | 3 |
| Bible Elective - BOT or BNT | 3 |
THE
| Theology Elective | 3 |
| THE 320 | Christianity and Culture | 3 |
Arts & Sciences Courses (31 credits)
| LAN 101 | Academic Writing, Research, and Rhetoric | 3 |
| LAN 104 | Public Speaking | 3 |
LIT
| Literature Core (100/200 Level) | 3 |
HIS
| History Core (100/200 Level) | 3 |
SCI
| Science Core (100/200 Level) | 3 |
SCI
| SCI Lab (100/200 Level) | 1 |
| MAT 217 | Applied Statistics | 3 |
| SOC 203 | Principles of Sociology | 3 |
| Arts & Sciences Elective (300 or 400) level | 3 |
| Arts & Sciences Elective (300 or 400) level | 3 |
| SOC 101/PSY 101 | General Psychology | 3 |
Counseling Courses (72 credits)
| THE 303, 305, 313, or 316 | 3 |
| PSY 122 | Group Psychotherapy | 3 |
| PSY 143 | History and Systems of Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 228/SOC 228 | Principles and Techniques of Psychotherapy | 3 |
| PSY 444 | Social Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 415 | Practicum | 3 |
| PSY 351 | Therapy Lab | 3 |
| PSY 400 | Cross-cultural Experience | 1 |
PSY
| Psychology Elective | 3 |
PSY
| Psychology Elective | 3 |
| PSY 496 | Capstone Thesis I | 3 |
| PSY 497 | Capstone Thesis II` | 1 |
| CPS 501 | Orientation to Professional Counseling Identity, Function & Ethics | 3 |
| CPS 508 | Counseling Skills in Helping Relationships | 3 |
| CPS 510 | Human Growth and Development across the Lifespan | 3 |
| CPS 515 | Counseling Theory and Techniques | 3 |
| CPS 583 | Multicultural Foundations of Counseling | 3 |
| CPS 531 | Psychopathology & Counseling | 3 |
| CPS 572 | Counseling Addictions | 3 |
| CPS 530 | Professional Ethics and Legal Issues in Counseling | 3 |
| CPS Elective | 3 |
| CPS Elective | 3 |
| CPS 546 | Theories of Personality | 3 |
| CPS 541 | Group Counseling Leadership Skills | 3 |
| CPS 505 | Research and Program Evaluation | 3 |
| CPS 588 | Career and Lifestyle Development | 3 |
Exploration Studies (3 credits)
Program Director: Melissa Lee,EdD
Dr. Melissa Lee is the director of the Professional School Counseling program and director of the BS Psychology degree. Prior to coming to LBC she worked 12 years in public education as a middle school and high school counselor, and a supervisor of school counseling services. Melissa believes that school counselors are integral within school districts in meeting the needs of all students’ social emotional development, fostering academic growth, and providing career education services. Melissa believes that the profession of school counseling is a special calling from God, a very rewarding career, and is excited to train the next generation of school counselors. Melissa serves as an associate professor, teaches multiple courses, and supervises and advises future school counseling students. She is currently working on her doctorate in Education. When she is not working she enjoys spending time with her family.
Faculty
Jon Shacklett, MA, LPC, CAADC, ACS
Melissa Lee, MEd
Sean Dougherty, MS, MEd
Day Butcher, EdD, LPC, LCAT, ATR-BC
Adjunct and Visiting Faculty
Abby Keiser, MS
Brittany Ober, MA
Carol Geiger, MA, Med, LPC
Faith Ann Day, MA, LPC
Jessica Todorov, MA
Karen Mummau, MSW, LCSW
Lori DeWald, PhD, NCC, LBS
Tony Byler, MD
Mike Resh, MEd