Doctor of Philosophy

Program Description

The Doctor of Philosophy degree in Family Ministry is designed to equip highly competent professionals to conduct research, publish and teach. The degree emphasizes family ministry components of education and places a strong emphasis on family ministry leaders’ training.

Graduation Requirements

A student must complete 60 units of the Ph.D. program curriculum to be eligible for graduation.
(A maximum of 12 transfer units is allowed.) Prior to graduation approval, the student must also:

• 1. Complete 60 required curriculum units with a GPA of 3.3 in all coursework.
• 2. Complete all units within a seven (7) year time span from date of entry.
• 3. Pass a comprehensive exam.
• 4. Fulfill all financial requirements.
• 5. File an application for intent to graduate with the school office 6 weeks prior to graduation to certify that all graduation requirements have been met.
• 6. Orally defend and submit an approved dissertation.
• 7. Submit the required copies of the bilingual dissertation

Specific semester units required for the Doctor of Philosophy in Family Ministry Studies

Core Program Requirements Semester Units Total Units for Graduation (60)

Electives (16)

NOTE: Applicant must have completed at least three years of full-time ministry experience with evidence of leadership gifts and abilities.

Prerequisite Course Requirements - A minimum of 12 units in counseling and 12 units in Biblical studies is required including the following courses

Doctor of Education

Program Description

The Doctor of Education Program trains students to be effective professionals who can initiate and develop Christian educational and family counseling ministries within Christian organizations in support of national and international churches, schools, and communities.

Education / Counseling (60 Units)

Major

Electives(10)

Prerequisite Course Requirements - A minimum of 12 units in counseling and 12 units in Biblical studies is required including the following courses

MA in Marriage and Family Therapy

Program Description

The Master in Marriage and Family Therapy program prepares students to serve as culturally and socially responsive therapists in both public and private sectors. Students will demonstrate an ability to address a range of challenges including relationship stressors, family dysfunction, and behavioral difficulties in individuals, couples and families. Upon completion of the program, students will be eligible to obtain licensure in California as a Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT).

Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy (67 Units) / 73 Units (including Prerequisites)

Major

Electives(3)

Practicum Hours : 300 hours (Supervised, direct, in-person contact practicum)

Prerequisite Course Requirements

MA in Christian Counseling

Program Description

The primary goal of the Master of Arts in Christian Counseling is to train students to serve as counselors capable of integrating Christian faith and psychotherapy.

Master of Arts in Christian Counseling (48 Units)

Major

Electives(3)

MA in Christian Education

Program Description

The primary goal of the M.A. in Christian Education is to provide students with education that trains them to combine Christian faith with contemporary knowledge of the development of spiritually healthy family living.

Master of Arts in Christian Education (48 Units)

Major(42)

Electives(15)

Electives

BA in Counseling

Program Description

The counseling major will have opportunity to identify and integrate a broad spectrum of issues concerning human nature and the function of a distinctly Christian worldview. The student will acquire an ability to communicate various aspects of research and theories of counseling, qualifying them for graduate studies in the field.

Bachelor of Arts in Counseling 3, 4(60 units)

Major(42)

Electives(18)

Biblical Studies

Electives

AA in Counseling

Program Description

The counseling major identifies a broad spectrum of foundational issues concerning human nature and behavior. Students become capable of applying this broad set of courses in the research and theory of counseling. This foundation qualifies graduates for further education in the field of counseling

Associates Degree in Counseling - 60 units

General Education as Foundation Courses 18 Semester Units.

Interdisciplinary Course Work 5 Semester Units

Professional Course Work 31 Semester Units

Peer Christian Counseling Diploma

Program Description

The primary purpose of the Diploma in Peer Christian Counseling is to train students for an effective ministry of integrating Christian faith and counseling.

Diploma in Peer Christian Counseling (24 Units)

Core Program Requirements - 15 Semester Units

Electives - Choose three of the following courses as an elective - 9 Semester Units