Dual-Level B.S. in Bible/M.S. in Christian Counseling

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Students who qualify may enter the dual-level program and earn both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in a reduced amount of time (normally 5 years). Students can apply for the dual-level program after completing 60 credits of undergraduate study (30 of which must be in residence at PBU).

Admission into the program will be limited and based on GPA, extracurricular experience, Christian character, and demonstration of potential to be successful in graduate counseling studies. Students will begin graduate course work in the fourth year. Upon successful completion of the program, the student earns a B.S. in Bible degree and an M.S. in Christian Counseling degree.

Program Requirements - Total Credits: 157

Bible and Theology - Credits: 39

Bible Elective Credits: 3

BIB 100 - Introduction to the Bible Credits: 3
BIB 101 - The Pentateuch Credits: 3
BIB 201 - The Old Testament Credits: 3
BIB 211 - The Gospels Credits: 3
BIB 311 - The New Testament Credits: 3
BIB 401 - Wisdom Literature Credits: 3
BIB 411 - Romans Credits: 3
THE 100 - Introduction to Christian Theology Credits: 3
THE 301 - Church History Credits: 3
THE 311 - The Triune God Credits: 3
THE 312 - The Narrative of Redemption Credits: 3
THE 401 - Apologetics Credits: 3

Arts and Sciences - Credits: 49

Humanities Elective Credits: 3
Natural Science Elective Credits: 3
Social/Behavioral Science Elective Credits: 3

COM 101 - Speech Credits: 3
ENG 101 - English Composition Credits: 3
HIS 211 - World Civilization I Credits: 3
HIS 212 - World Civilization II Credits: 3
HUM 211 - Literature and Arts of the Western World I Credits: 3
HUM 212 - Literature and Arts of the Western World II Credits: 3
MAT 101 - Introduction to Mathematical Thinking Credits: 3
PED 101 - Life Management Credits: 1
PHI 301 - Philosophy Credits: 3
PSY 101 - General Psychology Credits: 3
PSY 321 - Human Development Credits: 3
PSY 421 - Abnormal Psychology Credits: 3
SCI 201 - Introduction to the Natural Sciences Credits: 3
SOC 201 - Sociology Credits: 3

Integration - Credits: 3

INT 100 - The Student’s Life and Calling Credits: 3

Professional - Credits: 27

Social Work Elective Credits: 3
Youth Ministries Elective Credits: 3

CHM 101 - Nature and Purpose of the Local Church Credits: 3
CHM 221 - Spiritual Formation and Disciple-Making Ministries Credits: 3
CSG 121 - Theological Integration in Counseling and Ministry Credits: 3
CSG 221 - Counseling Ministry Credits: 3
CSG 222 - Applied Biblical Counseling Credits: 3
CSG 321 - Moral and Legal Issues in Christian Counseling Credits: 3
CSG 422 - Group Theory and Practice Credits: 3

Electives - Credits: 3

Elective Credits: 3

Graduate - Credits: 36

Christian Counseling Electives Credits: 4
A listing of Christian Counseling elective courses is available in the PBU Graduate Catalog.
MCC 610 - Counseling Theory and Helping Relationships Credits: 3
MCC 611 - Helping Relationships Lab Credits: 3
MCC 612 - Psychopathology: Individual Assessment and Counseling Credits: 3
MCC 625 - Individual Assessment and Counseling Lab Credits: 3
MCC 643 - Seminar on Gender and Cultural Issues in Counseling Credits: 2
MCC 670 - Seminar on Trauma and Grief Counseling Credits: 2
MCC 703 - Marriage and Family Counseling Credits: 3
MCC 704 - Marriage and Family Counseling Lab Credits: 3
MCC 709 - Small Group Dynamics, Development, and Leadership Credits: 3
MCC 711 - Group Leadership Practicum Credits: 3
MCC 730 - Seminar in Professional Orientation to Legal, Ethical, and Clinical Issues in Counseling Credits: 2
MCC 841 - Forgiveness and Conflict Management Counseling Credits: 2

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