Dual Degree Program M AST E R O F ARTS IN
Counseling Ministry M AST E R O F S CIEN CE IN
Counseling Psychology
California Baptist University
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College of Behavioral and Social Sciences
“You are a change maker and want to bring hope, healing and restoration to those who are suffering, oppressed and burdened. The College of Behavioral and Social Sciences is the premier college where you will receive the education, training, networking and mentorship to live your purpose and be the difference in your neighborhood and throughout the world. We are a diverse community united in a deep commitment to our Christian faith and excellence in our professional fields.” Jacqueline N. Gustafson, Ed.D. Dean, College of Behavioral and Social Sciences
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Program Distinctives
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Qualify for Licensure
The M.S. in Counseling Psychology program aligns with the degree and coursework requirements for licensure as a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) in the state of California, and as a Professional Clinical Counselor (PCC), as set forth by California’s Board of Behavioral Sciences.
Integrate Theory and Faith
Faculty teach from a biblically rooted perspective, enabling students to become compassionate and ethical therapists dedicated to promoting their client’s quality of life. This focus on the Christian worldview combined with rigorous training equips students to serve their communities with the highest standards of ethical professionalism.
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Apply Foundational Knowledge to Clinical Practice
Students are given the opportunity to put theory into practice in real-world clinical settings through the completion of a required practicum experience. The program maintains over 100 well-established organizational relationships with a diverse range of settings, including community mental health, school and church-based healthcare and more.
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Program details at a glance.
Program Length
Program Cost*
Program Start Term
90 units
$65,835
Fall (September)
3 years, full time
$695 per unit
(part-time option available)
$365 per semester general fee $400 residency fee
Class Format
Accreditation
Hybrid or evening on-campus and live/synchronous online
WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC)
*Based on current academic year. Subject to change.
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Program is approved by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) to meet academic requirements for Marriage & Family Therapy (MFT) licensure and with the additional 6 units of coursework, Professional Clinical Counselor (PCC) licensure
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Be the difference one culture, one community, and one person at a time.
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College of Behavioral and Social Sciences
About the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences The College of Behavioral and Social Sciences (CBSS) is widely recognized and highly respected by public, private and faith-based agencies throughout the Inland Empire community. As one of the oldest and largest colleges at California Baptist University, the CBSS is well known for its variety of program offerings, research and scholarship, practicum and training sites and service to the community. The vision of the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences is to develop quality graduates that are equipped to face the challenges of the world and serve at the highest caliber in their fields. Our distinct philosophy includes a significant student-professor interaction, an intentional integration of a mature, biblical worldview, a holistic, interdisciplinary approach and an emphasis on sound academic instruction to prepare students to compete with others in academia and in the job market. As a faculty, we strive to exemplify the cooperative, relational aspect of our field as behavioral scientists in order to best model successful integration and cross-disciplinary partnership. Our vision is to graduate students of strong, mature faith who are academically and professionally prepared for real-world application of their skills. One of the greatest advantages of training
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at the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences is undoubtedly the holistic method with which we approach learning and application. While theoretical frameworks are explored alongside historical perspectives of each discipline, it is the direct application of knowledge that sets us apart from other programs. The College of Behavioral and Social Sciences offers students many opportunities to put their skills into practice in a setting that provides individual attention and faculty guidance.
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Faculty Spotlight Nathan Lewis, Ed.D. Director, Counseling Ministry
I’ve been drawn to both counseling and ministry
Though I was trained as a professional counselor,
since I was a teenager. But what really sold me on
I’m particularly interested in researching topics that
the importance of people within church helping
bring together the best of both Christian theology
each other is the experience my wife and I had with
and the behavioral sciences in ways that help
a church we were part of while in grad school. Our
churches become more effective in ministry to the
marriage needed serious help. The real community
whole person and families, including:
in that church of people who took the Bible seriously and genuinely loved us helped to heal our troubled marriage. That was 40 years ago. I’ve been a believer in the power of a healing relationship within a faith community since. That is the heart of counseling ministry. I am convinced that the Bible offers practical help for problems in living. The Bible teaches relational principles that, if churches practiced, would create healing communities. I’ve experienced real spiritual community for more than 40 years. Besides myself, I’ve witnessed hundreds of lives changed by it.
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• The Bible and Mental Disorders • Biblical Perspectives on Human Development • Integration of Biblical Theology and Behavioral Sciences • Congregations as Healing Communities • Biblical Wisdom and Human Behavior My passion is to help churches develop the kind of relational culture that will effectively help bring healing to hurting people.
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Degree Requirements M.S. in Counseling Psychology
60 Units
M.A. in Counseling Ministry
30 Units
PSY 500 Diversity Issues in Counseling Psychology
3
CBS 505 Theology as a Behavioral Science
3
PSY 501s Professional Practice Seminar I
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CBS 510 Law & Ethics for Church Based Counselors
3
PSY 502s Professional Practice Seminar II
2
CBS 520 Human Dev Through the Biblical Life Cycle
3
PSY 505 MFT Counseling Theory
3
CBS 530 Congregation as a Healing Community
3
PSY 510 Human Growth and Development
3
CBS 535 Marriage & Family Ministry in the Congregation
3
PSY 511 Couples Therapy and Intimate Partner Violence
3
CBS 540 A Theology of Helping People
3
PSY 515 Human Sexuality
3
CBS 545 Survey of Church Based Counseling
3
PSY 520 Human Communications in Group Process
3
CBS 546 Relational Counseling Techniques
3
PSY 530 Advanced Research Methodology
3
CBS 566 Pathology, Abnormality and Sin
3
PSY 534 Pre-Practicum
1
CBS 570 Church Based Counseling Application I
1
PSY 535 Advanced Psychopathology
3
CBS 571 Church Based Counseling Application II
1
PSY 540 Psychodiagnostics
3
CBS 572 Church Based Counseling Application III
1
PSY 545 MFT Counseling: Child and Adolescent
3
PSY 555 Practicum I
3
Optional Concentrations
PSY 560 Professional Ethics and Law
3
Professional Clinical Counselor
6
PSY 570 Practicum II
3
Forensic Psychology
18
PSY 580 Family Therapy I
3
PSY 585 Family Therapy II
3
PSY 590 Christian Perspective on Professional Counseling 2 PSY 595 Psychopharmacology
3
PSY 598A Addictions Counseling
3
PSY 598C Aging and Mental Health
2
Total 90 Units
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Admissions Requirements Application for admission with a $45 application fee Official transcript from an accredited college or university reflecting the completion of a baccalaureate degree. 2.75 or last 60/90 unit GPA. Additional opportunities may be available for a student to overcome an unsatisfactory GPA. Written statement of purpose OR in-person/virtual program interview (student’s choice). Written statement (500-word maximum) or interview will address: - Purpose for entering the program - Experiences that have directed your interest toward becoming a therapist - Religious background and the relationship between your faith and professional goals - Influences that have shaped your present values and approach to life - Reasons for choosing to study at CBU Additional requirements may be requested
Prerequisites Prerequisites* (required if bachelor’s degree is not psychology): General Psychology (preferred) OR Lifespan Development *Outstanding prerequisite coursework must be completed within the first semester of graduate enrollment.
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How to Apply
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Submit a graduate application at
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Send official college or university transcripts.
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Provide any supplemental documents required.
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Application Deadline Fall Priority
May 15
Standard
August 1
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