The Christian counseling track couples a background of psychology with specific courses in Bible. It is designed for those who wish to practice counseling in a ministry setting.
The following minors are recommended for students in this track: Bible, Biblical Languages, Biblical Text, Christian Service for Women, Human Services, Sociology, and Youth and Family Ministry.
In addition to fulfilling the psychology core requirements (29 credit hours) and other requirements listed under degree requirements, students completing this track must meet the following course requirements (35-38 credit hours).
Christian Counseling progress tracking sheet (used by student and advisor to evaluate degree progress):
Suggested four year schedule for the christian counseling track:
Required Psychology Course Work (18 credit hours):
The following courses are required (6 credit hours):
PSY 242 Group Dynamics (3 credit hours)
PSY 350 Family Systems (3 credit hours)
Students must choose one of the following courses (3 credit hours):
PSY 233 Human Growth and Development (3 credit hours)
PSY 234 Child Development (3 credit hours)
PSY 236 Adult Development & Aging (3 credit hours)
Students must choose three 300- or 400-level PSY courses (9 credit hours)
Required Bible or Religion Course Work (17-20 credit hours):
The following courses are required (8 credit hours):
BIB 211 Marriage and Family (2 credit hours)
BIB 347 Scripture Interpretation (3 credit hours)
BIB 352 Ministerial Counseling (3 credit hours)
Students must choose one of the following courses (3 credit hours):
BIB 343 Old Testament Doctrine (3 credit hours)
BIB 345 New Testament Doctrine (3 credit hours)
BIB 346 Doctrinal Issues (3 credit hours)
Students must choose one of the following two courses (2 or 3 credit hours):
BIB 415 Personal Spiritual Development (2 credit hours)
REL 373 Contemporary Religious Issues (3 credit hours)
Students must choose two Bible textual studies courses (4 to 6 credit hours):
These courses may be 2-credit-hour or 3-credit-hour courses; to determine which courses are classified as textual studies courses, see the Bible program description or the course descriptions of Bible courses in the academic catalog.
