Master of Arts in Counselling - Singapore Bible College

Master of Arts
in Counselling

The MAC is a recognised degree by the
Singapore Association for Counsellors (SAC)
with effect from 8^th February 2010.

Full-time studies for Master of Arts in Counselling takes two years. Part-time studies can stretch from 2.5 years to five years. It is advisable for part-time students to allot at least two days a week for readings and requirements. Part time studies would take 12 credits or less. Full time studies requires at least 15 credits and follows the required curriculum. The MAC equips one to be spiritually and clinically trained for professional counselling practice in churches, hospitals, schools and other settings.

Prerequisites for Programme Admission

Academic Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University or Bible College

English Language Requirements

‘A’ Level: B4 in ‘AO’ level General Paper or
TOEFL: 550 pts (or 80 iBT) or
IELTS: 6.0

General Requirements

At least 24 years old
Christian for at least 2 years
Evidence of involvement in ministry
Endorsement by church leadership

Graduation Requirements

Completion of 64 credit hours of studies
Completion of 120 client-contact couselling hours, 60 hours of group supervision, 23 hours of individual supervision and 8 hours of personal therapy sessions
Minimum GPA of 2.5

Curriculum from Jul 2021 onwards

First Semester	Credit Hours
OT Survey	3
Christian Spirituality for Counsellors	2
Human Development	3
Introduction to Counselling Theories	2
Counselling Foundations and Practice of Listening Skills	3
Counselling Issues I - Common Problems	3
APA Referencing and Research Writing	AU
	16

Second Semester	Credit Hours
NT Survey	3
Child & Adolescent Therapy	3
Social & Multi-cultural Issues in Counselling	2
Professional Ethics & Ethical Issues	2
Counselling Issues II-Trauma and Crisis Counselling	3
Psychopathology	2
Counselling Practicum M1	1
	16

First Semester	Credit Hours
Doctrine I	3
Engaging World Religions	3
Marriage & Family Therapy I	2
Integration of Psychology & Theology	2
Group Therapy	2
On Being A Therapist	2
Counselling Practicum M2	2
	16

Second Semester	Credit Hours
Doctrine II	3
Therapeutic Approaches	2
Marriage & Family Therapy II	3
Gender & Sexuality: Counselling Perspectives	2
Psychological Assessment: Tests and Interpretation	2
Spiritual Direction & Mentoring	2
Counselling Practicum M3	2
	16

All applicants will undergo psychological assessment and a panel interview with the SOC faculty as part of the entry process.

Blended Learning at SBC

At SBC, we seek to build up our community through blended learning: designing synchronous and asynchronous learning activities using both physical and online platforms. Students may expect to be enriched with a variety of face-to-face and online learning experiences during their studies at SBC.