About HIS

HIS University: Educating and Training
HIS Family Ministry Specialists

Our aim is to endow each student with a vision of world mission based upon a fundamental knowledge of biblical principles in family ministry. We create a learning environment, which cultivates devoted leaders who will develop healthy families and improve the quality of people’s lives. With skills for developing positive human relationships and cross-cultural education experience, students will be equipped to counsel individuals and families facing problems or in a crisis.

HIS University learning outcomes below are characteristically descriptive of our graduates. They are:

• 1. trained Family Ministers and Missionaries capable of communicating that all people are created in God’s image and skillful in explaining that His desire is for everyone to belong to His family. Graduates acquire a Christian worldview and articulate how faith in God empowers their ability in the ministry of restoring marriage and family relationships;
• 2. professional Family Counselors who can skillfully counsel individuals and families and who are able to adapt their training in order to teach others in local and international churches, schools, and Christian or secular organizations;
• 3. capable Family Educators with a strong biblical background who can teach others in various stages of life.

Special Characteristics of HIS University

While Korean is the primary language of instruction, some classes are in English with a Korean translator and a few MFT classes are in English. Some textbooks are in Korean while others are in English.

Korean language proficiency is determined by a pre-enrollment oral interview. English proficiency for the MFT Program is required. A translator may be provided for students for a fee. See the Registrar’s office for more information.

Marriage and Family Therapy graduates are prepared for the California state exam for obtaining a license as a Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) administered by the California State Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) upon graduation. While most of the MFT classes are taught in Korean, the BBS Licensing Exam is in English, thus the MFT Program has an English Proficiency requirement.

Students participate in experiential learning in the classroom.

Accreditation Status

HIS University is a member of the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools (TRACS) [15935 Forest Road, Forest, VA 24551; Telephone: (434) 525-9539; e-mail: info@tracs.org], having been awarded Accredited status as a Category IV institution by the TRACS Accreditation Commission on October 26, 2020. This status is effective for a period of five years.

TRACS is recognized by the United States Department of Education (ED), the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), and the International Network for Quality Assurance Agencies in Higher Education (INQAAHE).

RESOURCES

• Link to Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools Web site.
• Link to Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education Web site.