Master of Arts in Christian Marital, Family, and Individual Counselingᵈˡ

Master of Arts Core - 30 Hours

Intro to Seminary

1. SEM 5000

   Introduction to Seminary Education

   As published: “Introduction to Seminary Education 0 credit hour(s).”

Biblical Studies (12)

1. NTS 5110

   New Testament Introduction and Interpretation I: Jesus and the Gospels

   As published: “New Testament Introduction and Interpretation I: Jesus and the Gospels 3 credit hour(s).”
2. NTS 5120

   New Testament Introduction and Interpretation II: Acts, Epistles, and Revelation

   As published: “New Testament Introduction and Interpretation II: Acts, Epistles, and Revelation 3 credit hour(s).”
3. OTS 5110

   Old Testament Introduction and Interpretation I: Pentateuch and Former Prophets

   As published: “Old Testament Introduction and Interpretation I: Pentateuch and Former Prophets 3 credit hour(s).”
4. OTS 5120

   Old Testament Introduction and Interpretation II: Latter Prophets and Writings

   As published: “Old Testament Introduction and Interpretation II: Latter Prophets and Writings 3 credit hour(s).”

Theological Studies (6)

1. THE 6110

   Christian Theology I

   As published: “Christian Theology I 3 credit hour(s).”
2. THE 6120

   Christian Theology II

   As published: “Christian Theology II 3 credit hour(s).”

Christian History (3)

1. HIS 5130

   Baptist History: Identity, Heritage, and Polity

   As published: “Baptist History: Identity, Heritage, and Polity 3 credit hour(s).”

Hermeneutics (3)

1. BTI 5100

   Hermeneutics

   As published: “Hermeneutics 3 credit hour(s).”

Ministry Studies (6)

1. EVA 5150

   Disciplemaking: Personal Evangelism and Discipleship

   As published: “Disciplemaking: Personal Evangelism and Discipleship 3 credit hour(s).”
2. MIS 5100

   Christian Missions: Principles and Practice

   As published: “Christian Missions: Principles and Practice 3 credit hour(s).”

Christian Marital, Family, and Individual Counseling - 49 Hours

Biblical Counseling (18)

1. BCO 6000

   Foundations for Counseling

   As published: “Foundations for Counseling 3 credit hour(s).”
2. BCO 6500

   Counseling Theory & Methods

   As published: “Counseling Theory & Methods 3 credit hour(s).”
3. BCO 6551

   Counseling Individuals with Problematic Emotions

   As published: “Counseling Individuals with Problematic Emotions 3 credit hour(s).”
4. BCO 6552

   Trauma & Abuse Counseling

   As published: “Trauma & Abuse Counseling 3 credit hour(s).”
5. BCO 6560

   Marital and Pre-marital Counseling

   As published: “Marital and Pre-marital Counseling 3 credit hour(s).”
6. BCO 6570

   Counseling Parents and Children

   As published: “Counseling Parents and Children 3 credit hour(s).”

Counseling Practicum for Licensure (10)

1. BCO 7500

   Practicum Preparation Lab

   As published: “Practicum Preparation Lab 1 credit hour(s).”
2. BCO 7601

   Counseling Practicum I for Licensure

   As published: “Counseling Practicum I for Licensure 3 credit hour(s). Requires 60 hours of “clinical contact.””
3. BCO 7602

   Counseling Practicum II for Licensure

   As published: “Counseling Practicum II for Licensure 3 credit hour(s). Requires 60 hours of “clinical contact.””
4. BCO 7603

   Counseling Practicum III for Licensure

   As published: “Counseling Practicum III for Licensure 3 credit hour(s). Requires 60 hours of “clinical contact.””
5. ^Students in this degree will complete 10 hours of personal counseling with a counselor that has a least a Master’s degree in counseling, is appropriately credentialed, and has at least 5 years of counseling experience. Students should verify that their counselor satisfies these requirements, prior to beginning their counseling, by submitting their counselor and their qualifications for approval by the counseling program coordinator. Upon termination of counseling, a letter of completion by their counselor must be submitted to the counseling program coordinator. This letter of completion must be submitted in order to register for Practicum III (which ideally is the student’s last semester).

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Family Systems (6)

1. BCO 6620

   Family Systems: History and Theory

   As published: “Family Systems: History and Theory 3 credit hour(s).”
2. BCO 6630

   Family Systems: Contemporary Approaches to Family Therapy

   As published: “Family Systems: Contemporary Approaches to Family Therapy 3 credit hour(s).”

Marital, Family, and Individual Counseling Selectives (15)

1. REMINDER: Courses transferred into this program from outside Southeastern are not guaranteed to satisfy the requirements for state licensure boards. Please refer to the https://www.ncbmft.org/licensure/license-application website for NC or to your desired state’s posted licensure requirements for a thorough description of all the requirements for licensure before making course selections. Select five of the following courses:

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2. BCO 6610

   Clinical Research for Marriage and Family Counseling

   As published: “Clinical Research for Marriage and Family Counseling 3 credit hour(s).”
3. BCO 6640

   Counseling Issues of Gender and Sexuality

   As published: “Counseling Issues of Gender and Sexuality 3 credit hour(s).”
4. BCO 6860

   Cross-Cultural Counseling

   As published: “Cross-Cultural Counseling 3 credit hour(s).”
5. BCO 6890

   Developmental Issues Across the Life Span

   As published: “Developmental Issues Across the Life Span 3 credit hour(s).”
6. BCO 6891

   Child and Adolescent Development

   As published: “Child and Adolescent Development 3 credit hour(s).”
7. BCO 6950

   Psychopathology: Assessment and Diagnosis

   As published: “Psychopathology: Assessment and Diagnosis 3 credit hour(s).”
8. BCO 7120

   Ethical and Professional Issues in Family and Individual Counseling

   As published: “Ethical and Professional Issues in Family and Individual Counseling 3 credit hour(s).”
9. BCO 7130

   Evidence-Based Practices for Counseling

   As published: “Evidence-Based Practices for Counseling 3 credit hour(s).”