
Counseling
Messenger College provides a residential learning platform for students to gain knowledge and experience in counseling. The Counseling program prepares students for relational ministry in the world and the church. This degree focuses on preparing students for counseling in a pastoral setting, and further graduate work in the professional field of school counseling, social work, marriage and family therapy, or mental health care counseling.

Sample Study Sequence
Semester One: Academic Success, English Comp 1, Humanities Elective, Old Testament History and Literature, Christian Worldview, Spiritual Formation
Semester Two: Biblical Interpretation, English Comp 2, General Psychology, New Testament History and Literature, Marriage and Family
Semester Three: Math Elective, American Government, Survey of Church Ministries, Essentials of Leadership, Major Course
Semester Four: Speech, Life of Christ, Major Course, Major Course, Major Course, Apologetics
Semester Five: Theology 1, Science Elective, History Elective, Major Course, Major Course
Semester Six: Theology 2, Romans, Major Course, Major Course, General Elective
Semester Seven: Language 1, Theology of Ministry, Intro to Philosophy, History of the Pentecostal and Charismatic Movement, Major Course, Field Practicum
Semester Eight: Language 2, Senior Seminar, Person and Work of the Holy Spirit, Major Course, Major Course
Notice Concerning Counseling Degree and Licensure:
The Bachelor of Arts in Counseling is not intended to lead to licensure/certification.

What can I do with this major?
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Pastoral Counselor
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Graduate Student (Social Work, School Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Rehabilitation Counseling, Mental Health Counseling, etc.)
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Director of Student Services
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Human Resource Assistant
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Travel and Hospitality Liaison
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Communications Facilitator
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Client Advocate
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Mental Healthcare Technician
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Social Work Technician
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Case Management Assistant
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Vocational Rehabilitation Assistant
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Non-profit Worker
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Career Counselor
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