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The MA in Counselling is a two-year full-time programme for University degree holders or applicants with a Bachelor of Theology (BTh) degree from an academically recognized institution.

YEAR COURSE 1st SEMESTER CR COURSE 2nd SEMESTER CR
  CO 501 Intro to Psychology (Interterm/Normal Sem)** 2 NT501 NT Survey 2
1st NT 421 Bible Interpretation & Study Methods 3 TH 501 Systematic Theology I 3
OT 502 OT Survey 4 CO 505 Human Development* 3
CO 502 Theory & Practice of Counselling* 3 CO 506 Integration of Psychology & Theology* 1
CO 503 Pastoral Counselling* 3 CO 507 Professional Ethics & Ethical Issues* 2
PT 535/CO 504 Building Strong Families* 3 CO 508 Counselling Issues* 3
      CO 509 Therapeutic Approaches* 2
16/18 16
2nd CO 510 Marriage & Family Therapy* (Interterm) 2 NT 591/PT 591 NT/PT Elective 3
PT 501 Christian Spirituality 2 PT 517 Spiritual Direction 2
TH 502 Systematic Theology II 3 CO 513 Gender & Sexuality: Counselling Perspectives* 2
OT 593 OT Elective 3 CO 514 Personality Assessments* 2
CO 511 Psychopathology * 2 CO 515 Social & Multi-cultural Issues in Counselling* 2
CO 512 Child & Adolescent Therapy * 3 CO 516/CO 522 Group Theory & Practice* orCounselling Elective* 2
CO 520 Counselling Practicum* 1 CO 517/ CO 523 On Being A Therapist* or Counselling Elective* 2
        CO 521 Counselling Internship* 1
16 16
* Concentration / Elective courses (max. 42 units) Total Units for this Degree 64/66
** Introduction to Psychology is a prerequisite for students without background in psychology.
Students are required to complete 120 hours of counselling and 30 hours of supervision through practicum and internship.
* BTh graduates of SBC or academically recognized institutions and BA (Psychology/Social Work) may be granted advanced standing for the courses they have taken. They may also, however, be required to taken a certain number of alternative courses/electives (including Directed Studies) as directed by the Dean of the School of Counselling. Examples of elective courses or “mini-specialization”: Addictions, Gerontology, Youth at Risk, Work Psychology, Advanced Marital Therapy, Divorce & Blended Families.

Admission/Academic Requirements

A Bachelor Degree from a recognized University or Bible College/Seminary

English Language Requirements

‘A’ Level: B4 in ‘AO’ level General Paper or
TOEFL: 550 pts (or 213 for computer-based test) or
IELTS: 6.0 (Academic Candidate)

General Requirements

  • At least 24 years old

  • Christian for at least 2 years

  • Lay ministry experience

  • Endorsed by church/organization leadership

Fees

  • Tuition: $100 per credit (to be paid each semester)

  • Application Fee: $50

  • Orientation Fee: $20

  • Clinical Fee (including Personality Tests, Personal Therapy & Supervision) : $1200

For details of other expenses please refer to Expenses.

Application Procedure

The applicant should write to the Registrar for a catalogue/admissions package. The application form, application fee and all supporting documents must arrive at SBC before the dates below:

To begin studying in July (Semester I),

- 15 February (international applicants); 15 April (local applicants)

To begin studying in January (Semester II)

- 15 August (international applicants); 15 October (local applicants)

In addition, applicants must take a Personality Test and have a personal interview with the Dean of SOC. For international applicants where a personal interview may not be possible, you will have to fill in a special “Written Interview Form” in the admissions package.

Special Graduation Requirements

In addition to the completion of credits (as listed and required in the curriculum/ programme) with a GPA of 2.5, MAC students are also required to complete 120 hours of practicum and 30 hours of supervision.
Last Updated ( Wednesday, 30 April 2008 )
 
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