120 credit hours
This major combines studies in the Bible and theology with psychology, sociology, counseling and related disciplines. Students learn foundational clinical skills for working with individuals and groups.
Profile of a Graduating Student
A graduating student will:
- increase knowledge of the scriptures and of the theory and practice of ministry;
- integrate principles of psychology and counseling with Christian thought and practice;
- understand the principles of psychology which form the theoretical foundation for the practice of counseling;
- develop individual and group counseling skills for use in human services work environments;
- identify the necessity of receiving supervision, continuing education, and making referrals;
- value and facilitate ethical human services practices.
Career Path Possibilities
Students who have completed this degree are well prepared for entry level positions in a wide range of human service agencies. Currently, graduates of this program are working with youth, adults, and families in a variety of clinical and educational settings: group homes, treatment centres, community youth services, correctional services, mental health support services, addiction treatment agencies, women’s shelters, counseling agencies, and church staff positions.
Future Education Possibilities
Although the primary focus of this program of studies is to prepare individuals for entry level positions in human services, some exceptional graduates have been successful in gaining entry to graduate programs in counseling or other human services fields. Graduate admissions are highly competitive, requiring an undergraduate grade point average of 3.00 or higher.
Course Requirements:
Biblical and Theological Studies (30 credit hours)
- BBL100 Introduction to the Bible (3)
- BBL211 Synoptic Gospels (3)
- BBL220 Pentateuch (3)
- BBL310 Biblical Hermeneutics (3)
- BBL314 Pauline Epistles I (3)
- IDS100 Christian Faith & Practice I (3)
- ICS150 Global Christian Citizenship (3)
- THO300 Salvation and Sanctification (3)
- CSP130 Introduction to Christian Spirituality (3)
- CSPxxx Christian Spirituality Elective (3)*
*indicates an elective of the student's choosing
General Arts (33 credit hours)
- HTH180 Christian Mind (3)
- HTH272 Introduction to World Civilizations (3)
- HTH274 Leadership Principles (3)
- HTH283 Principles of Philosophy (3)
- IDS101 Christian Faith & Practice II (3)
- LNG180 Introduction to Academic Writing & Research (3)
- SSC193 Principles of Psychology (3)
One of:
- SSC284 Social Science Research (3)
- SSC293 Developmental Psychology (3)
- SSC295 Abnormal Psychology (3)
Professional Studies (48 credit hours)
- SSC330 Theoretical Approaches in Human Services (3)
- SSC340 Skills & Techniques in Human Services (3)
- SSC382 Community Based Interventions (3)
- SSC384 Substance Abuse/Related Hlth Iss (3)
- SSC392 Working with Children and Adolescents (3)
- SSC399 Intervening with Families (3)
- SSC495 Senior Research Project (3)
- SSC496 Advanced Practice (3)
- SSC497 Working with Groups (3)
- SSCxxx Social Science Electives(6)*
- SSC499 Counseling Practicum (6)
- LDR100 Discipleship I (3)
- LDR101 Discipleship II (3)
- FE101 Field Education (1)
- FE 201 Field Education (1)
- FE301 Field Education (1)
*indicates an elective of the student's choosing
Practicum - 6 academic credits
In the 4th year of study, a 600 hour practicum is completed in a local human services agency. Under supervision, the student participates in the day-to-day work of the agency, developing valuable skills in the human services profession. The student is charged for these academic credits.