10 courses with the subject MCNS, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
MCNS 501Issues for Pastoral Counseling ()3
This course equips students with the knowledge and skills necessary for effective pastoral counseling within a diverse and complex world. This course integrates theological foundations, psychological principles, ethical considerations, and evidence based techniques to prepare students for the multifaceted challenges of pastoral counseling. 1. Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the theological foundations of pastoral counseling. 2. Apply principles of human development and psychopathology to pastoral counseling practice. 3. Navigate complex ethical and legal considerations in pastoral counseling. 4. Cultivate cultural competence and diversity in pastoral counseling interactions. 4 5. Apply evidence-based techniques for addressing grief, loss, trauma, and addiction.
This course will introduce the student to basic concepts of counseling with a focus on a biblical approach. Students will learn key terms, processes, and concepts related to the practice of biblical counseling. Ethical and legal issues related to biblical counseling will also be understood and analyzed.
This course is a dynamic and engaging course designed to equip students with the essential knowledge and skills needed to provide effective counseling in diverse cultural contexts. This course explores the intersection of biblical principles, cultural dynamics, and counseling practices, fostering a comprehensive understanding of the complex interplay between faith, culture, and psychology. 1. Understand and analyze key biblical principles relevant to cross-cultural counseling. 2. Develop the ability to identify and understand cultural norms, values, and communication styles and how these influence the counseling process. 3. Apply culturally sensitive assessment and intervention techniques. 4. Demonstrate ethical considerations in cross- cultural counseling. 5. Engage in self-reflection to understand one's own cultural biases and how they might impact the counseling process.
Sexuality and Addictions Counseling is a comprehensive course designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to address complex issues related to human sexuality and addiction from a Christian perspective. Through an integration of 5 biblical principles, theological insights, and evidence-based counseling techniques, this course empowers students to provide compassionate and effective counseling services to individuals and families grappling with issues of sexuality and addiction. 1. Examine the biblical perspectives on human sexuality, relationships, and the nature of addiction. 2. Analyze the theological, psychological, physiological, and social dimensions of addiction, and assess how these factors interact with Christian teachings. 3. Explore various facets of sexual identity and orientation within the context of Christian beliefs. 4. Integrate Christian faith and principles into counseling strategies and interventions, with a focus on healing and growth. 5. Examine evidence-based counseling techniques and therapeutic approaches that align with Christian values and practice their application in addressing sexual and addictive concerns.
This course serves as an advanced exploration into the specialized fields of aging and grief, with an emphasis on the integration of Christian values and perspectives, while pursuing a comprehensive understanding of the complex issues surrounding gerontology and grief counseling. Topics in the course include the ethical and spiritual considerations unique to gerontological care, including end-of-life issues and ethical decision-making, as well as appropriate methods for providing compassionate, ethically sound, and spiritually grounded care. 1. Understand gerontology and aging through a biblical lens. 2. Apply Christian grief counseling techniques. 3. Evaluate ethical and spiritual considerations in gerontological care. 4. Integrate family systems and support. 5. Design comprehensive gerontological counseling plans.
This course is an examination of ethical and legal issues impacting counselors in a variety of contexts and settings. Ethical principles, professional codes of conduct, identifying and resolving ethical dilemmas, ethical decision-making models, and laws governing the profession will be examined.
MCNS 604Counseling Techniques and Treatment Strategies3
This course examines empirically supported counseling techniques and teaches the student how to utilize these approaches with sensitivity to client characteristics, cultural backgrounds, and preferences. Students will consider how theory and research inform counseling practice for these clients with the goal of ethical, effective, and biblically grounded care. Each student in this course will need to join AACC as a student which will give students important information as well as liability insurance. The cost for student membership is approximately $74. (3 credit hours) Prerequisites: None
This course examines the biblical directive for marriage and the family. The place of the family in society is explored in detail along with its historical and cultural implications. Positive and negative familial issues are discussed in detail along with various approaches for a preventative and healing ministry. Some counseling techniques unique to the family will be introduced. (3 credit hours) Prerequisites: None
This course examines counseling in the areas of crisis and trauma by informing the student of the responses and various treatment approaches for trauma survivors. The areas to be explored will include the neurology of trauma, traumatic brain injuries, grief and loss, PTSD, post-traumatic growth, moral injury, and natural and man-made disasters. (3 credit hours) Prerequisites: None
Students will engage in the comprehensive application and synthesis of the advanced pastoral counseling skills and knowledge acquired throughout the program. This capstone course provides a hands-on opportunity for students to apply advanced pastoral counseling techniques in real-world settings while upholding ethical and professional standards. For the culmination of this course, students will either develop a project or write a Master's thesis that addresses a significant organizational issue in pastoral counseling or advances a particular thesis. Through this comprehensive project, students will demonstrate their proficiency in analyzing complex issues and recommending viable solutions, thereby showcasing their
