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

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The dual-level counseling program leads to a master’s degree in addition to a bachelor’s degree. A master’s degree has become a required credential for many counseling-related jobs. Admission into the program is limited and is based on GPA, extracurricular experience, Christian character, and demonstrated potential for success in graduate studies. Students may apply for admission after completing 60 credits of undergraduate study (30 credits of which must be in residence at PBU). If accepted, graduate work begins in the student’s 7th semester. 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.
CSG 601 - Counseling Theory and Helping Relationships Credits: 3
CSG 602 - Helping Relationships Lab Credits: 3
CSG 611 - Psychopathology: Individual Assessment and Counseling Credits: 3
CSG 612 - Individual Assessment and Counseling Lab Credits: 3
CSG 621 - Social and Cultural Foundations of Counseling Credits: 2
CSG 622 - Orientation to Legal, Ethical, and Professional Issues in Counseling Credits: 2
CSG 701 - Marriage and Family Counseling Credits: 3
CSG 702 - Marriage and Family Counseling Lab Credits: 3
CSG 711 - Small Group Dynamics, Development, and Leadership Credits: 3
CSG 712 - Small Groups Lab Credits: 3
CSG 721 - Forgiveness and Conflict Management Counseling Credits: 2
CSG 722 - Seminar on Trauma and Grief Counseling Credits: 2

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