17 courses with the subject PAC, 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.
PAC 501Foundations and Ethics for Pastoral Counseling and Spiritual Care (3) Introduces the theological
spiritual, formational, and ethical foundations of pastoral counseling and spiritual care in ministry, congregational, chaplaincy, and community contexts. Examines biblical anthropology, theological understandings of persons, suffering, healing, and hope, and the relationship between theology, psychology, and pastoral counseling. Addresses the identity, role, and pastoral/spiritual authority of the pastoral counselor. Covers professional codes of ethics and interdisciplinary collaboration.
PAC 505Professional Ethics in the Human Service Fields (3) Provides an overview of professional ethics for
human services fields. A brief survey of the professional codes in the mental health fields and other relevant guidance in applied ethics pertinent to human services work and roles. Cross-listed with HSC 505.
PAC 513Issues in Counseling (3) Pragmatic and psycho-spiritual components related to the organization
administration and operation of counseling related services within the context of the local church and other ministry environments. Examines the practical application of ministry-oriented counseling for commonly addressed problems. Addresses various legal, ethical and liability issues, and discusses specific treatment issues. Consideration to thorough assessment and referral functions in each of these areas. Examines the impact of small group ministry. Cross-listed with HSC 513. PAC 524 Helping Skills & Techniques (3) A survey and experiential application of interviewing, reflective listening and helping skills. Techniques and practices derived from professional counseling and other human service fields will be covered with an emphasis on demonstrations, modeling, practice, and evaluation. Cross-listed with HSC 524 PAC 530 Christian Counseling (3) An overview of the theology, theory, and practice of diverse forms of Christian Counseling including integrative, biblical counseling, Nouthetic counseling, and Christian psychology approaches. Will feature the work of influential contributors to the Christian counseling movement. A focus on practical Christian counseling skills and cases will be incorporated. Cross-listed with MHPS 630 and HSC 530. PAC 535 Addictive Behaviors & Substance Abuse (3) Explores issues related to addictive disorders in individuals and families from assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning and interventions throughout the stages of misuse, abuse and dependency. Students gain a basic understanding of the skills and concepts needed for working in the area of substance abuse. Cross-listed with HSC 535. PAC 544 Marriage & Relationship Counseling (3) Overview of marriage and adult relationships. Analysis of one’s own marriage and/or family of origin will facilitate deeper understanding. Examine systems theory, life span, and issues associated with marriage counseling such as premarital counseling, marriage enrichment, sexuality, and divorce/remarriage. Presents a multicultural focus pertaining to marriage, adult relationships and ministry. Cross-listed with HSC 544.
PAC 561Community & Crisis Counseling (3) Continuation of Models & Strategies with advanced lay counseling
intervention strategies, techniques, and care-giving activities. Examines grief and loss, forgiveness, responding to critical incidents and crisis counseling, community trauma and disaster, chaplaincy issues, stress/burnout, and compassion fatigue issues. Presents a multicultural focus relating to intervention strategies and ministry. Cross-listed with HSC 561 and MHPS 761.
Certificate of Graduate Studies (CGS) The School of Psychology & Counseling offers a Certificate of Graduate Studies (CGS) in Trauma, School Counseling, Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Marriage, Couple & Family Counseling. The CGS is designed to give students who have earned, or who are in the process of earning a 60 credit Master’s level degree in counseling, the opportunity to complete the additional coursework they need to pursue career opportunities, state licensure, or specialty certification. The requirements for state licensure and specialty certification vary by state. Students should research the requirements for the specialty that they are interested in pursuing to determine if the CGS will meet their needs. It is possible to earn an M.A. in Counseling degree (60 credits), and a Certificate of Graduate Studies at the same time. Student may earn as many certificates as they choose; however, if a student pursues more than one certificates, the courses for each certificate must be unique. Students who earn an M.A. in Counseling through the SPC cannot earn a CGS in the same subject as their major. For example a student in the M.A. in Counseling program with a major in School Counseling cannot also earn a CGS in School Counseling. Students are not eligible for federal financial aid for course work beyond the 60 credit hours required for the M.A. in Counseling degree. Students should budget financial resources to fund the additional coursework required for the CGS. A student who is not currently enrolled in the SPC who wishes to complete a Certificate of Graduate Studies must apply as a non-degree student through our admissions office. All courses must be taken at Regent University. Courses cannot be transferred in to the CGS programs. All requirements for the Certificate must be completed within a five- year period.
