The Master of Arts in Christian Counseling (MACC) provides graduate-level instruction related to counseling from a biblical framework. This program of study is most useful for persons seeking to focus their education on the interdisciplinary counseling and Christian studies. This program provides students with a biblical and theological foundation that is significant for counseling from a biblical worldview. By taking a full-time load of 9 units each trimester, the program can be completed in two years. Course availability, student load, adherence to student advisement, and other factors may extend or shorten the anticipated completion timeline.

PURPOSE

The MACC degree is primarily designed to prepare students for:

• Counseling within the church or in Parachurch settings where a well-developed understanding of the interplay between faith and counseling is desired;
• Interdisciplinary dialogue concerning such relevant issues as counseling techniques, history of psychology, human development, philosophy and counseling, and ethics in counseling;
• Advanced studies including: Master of Divinity, Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology, Master of Arts in Marriage and Family, and Doctorate of Psychology.

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

Upon successful completion of the Master of Arts in Christian Counseling program students will be able to:

1. Interpret the content of the Old and New Testaments utilizing a literal-grammatical-historical hermeneutic;
2. Demonstrate a graduate-level proficiency on a range of issues related to biblical studies and Christian counseling;
3. Expound Biblical truths in a variety of settings;
4. Apply biblical knowledge for spiritual growth and discipleship; and
5. Demonstrate competencies in counseling from a biblical framework.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

Each candidate for the MACC degree must meet the general graduation requirements and complete 48 unitsof graduate-level courses of which no more than 9 units can be transferred from another institution:

1. Complete 48 units of graduate-level courses;
2. Complete a minimum of 39 units at SCS. Students are urged to follow the recommended curriculum to prevent scheduling conflicts later on;
3. Complete the program curriculum with not less than a 2.0 GPA;
4. Submit a petition to graduate to the Registrar by the deadline in the Academic Calendar.
5. Settle all financial obligations to SCS.
6. Be recommended by the faculty based on demonstrated moral integrity.