M.S. in Christian Counseling

Specialization Track in Professional Counseling

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The MSCC degree can be extended to 60 credits by completing 12 credits of elective courses in Professional Counseling. This track is designed to give advanced training to students who are preparing for positions that specialize in professional and/or clinical settings and who may desire to seek professional licensing or certification. Completion of this degree program does not guarantee that licensing or certification will be granted by psychological associations or governing agencies.

• MCC 638 - Assessing and Treating Sexual Problems Credits: 2
• MCC 761 - Career Development Counseling Credits: 2
• MCC 814 - Advanced Psychopathology: Treating Depression, Anxiety, and Impulse Control Disorders Credits: 2
• MCC 852 - Psychological Development & Intervention Across the Lifespan Credits: 2
• MCC 867 - Counseling, Physiology, and Psychopharmacology Credits: 2
• MCC 869 - Comparative Theories of Personality and Psychotherapy Credits: 2
• MCC 881 - Psychological Research and Evaluation Credits: 2
• MCC 882 - Psychological Measurement and Diagnosis Credits: 2
• MCC 883 - Professional Counseling Internship Credits: 4

Specialization Track in Marriage and Family Counseling

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The MSCC degree can be extended to 60 credits by completing 12 credits of elective courses in Marriage and Family Counseling. This track is designed to give advanced training to students who are preparing for positions that specialize in providing leadership, counseling, guidance, and training in family living. It is the recommended track for students who are preparing to serve as marriage and family specialists in churches, ministry organizations, social services institutions, or counseling centers. Completion of this degree program does not guarantee that licensing or certification will be granted by psychological associations or governing agencies. 

• MCC 737 - Domestic Violence and Abuse in Family Counseling Credits: 2
• MCC 801 - Family Life Education and Enrichment Programs Credits: 2
• MCC 802 - Parent/Child Problems in Family Counseling Credits: 2
• MCC 827 - Advanced Marriage & Family Counseling: Special Problems in Counseling Couples Credits: 2
• MCC 828 - Marriage and Family Counseling Internship Credits: 2
• MCC 852 - Psychological Development & Intervention Across the Lifespan Credits: 2
• MCC 855 - Counseling and Communicating with Contemporary Youth Credits: 2