Counseling Degree Program
YOU ARE CALLED
Messenger College's academic programs affirm that God is calling you to impact the world around you! The Counseling degree specifically aims to equip students to offer emotional and spiritual support in a variety of ministry and community settings.
B.A. in
Counseling
Format
Online
Total Credits
120
Completion Time
4-5 years
Accreditation?
Yes, TRACS
Program Overview:
We believe that students are not just called to make a difference in the future, but that they can make a difference NOW! The Counseling program focuses on preparing students for counseling in relational and pastoral settings by providing educational opportunities that foster compassion, wisdom, and discernment. Thus, students develop the skills needed to support emotional and spiritual well-being for a variety of settings.
Furthermore, MC's Counseling Program develops an academic foundation for further graduate work required for careers in fields such as school counseling, social work, marriage and family therapy, or mental health care counseling. ​​​​
"I love teaching and hope that the students also love learning and use the knowledge they gain at Messenger College to grow in their service to the Lord."
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MEREDITH IVY,
COUNSELING PROGRAM CHAIR
Goals & Outcomes:
1)
Evaluate major concepts of psychology and counseling and their relationship to faith.
2)
Display progressive competency in the major concepts of counseling.
3)
Demonstrate academic competence in preparation for advanced study.
4)
Successfully apply and assess, and adapt if needed, the knowledge and techniques of
counseling in a supervised field practicum.