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Master of Arts in Counselling

Mission of the Master of Arts in Counselling

The mission of the Master of Arts in Counselling degree programme is to produce graduates with effective counselling skills, committed to responding to spiritual, social, and emotional needs by developing a biblically oriented, theoretical and practical understanding of human nature and counselling techniques.

Programme Overview

The Master of Arts in Counselling is designed to prepare the student for the specialized field of counselling within professional settings, schools, the context of the local church, and church-related agencies. The programme enables the student to integrate the most effective models and theories of counselling, as well as, a sound Biblical and Theological perspective. The programme focuses on the provision of basic intervention and referral strategies for individuals, couples, and families, as well as, assists in the development of specialty areas in the field of counselling. Some of these specialty areas or emphases include: marriage and family counselling, addiction counselling, school counselling, trauma and crises interventions, and forensic psychology.

The programme utilizes a variety of learning models and emphasizes skill development in perception, cognitive and affective integration, practical application, and theological reflection. Students are challenged to integrate theory, practice, experience, theology and spirituality, within a post-modern pluralistic society.

  • MAC 590 Academic Writing and Research Skills – 3
  • MAC 600 Communication & Listening Skills – 3
  • MAC 610 Development of Philosophical Perspective of Counselling – 3
  • MAC 730 Research Methods I – 3
  • MAC 630 Conflict Management and Interpersonal Relations – 3
  • MAC 690 Social and Cultural Foundations of Counselling – 3
  • MAC 740 Advanced Counselling Skills – 3
  • MAC 660 Legal, Ethical & Practical Issues in Counselling  – 3
  • MAC 780 Practicum and Portfolio  – 3
  • MAC 640 Intervention in Behaviour Disorders  – 3
  • MAC 680 Psychopathology  – 3
  • MAC 720 Career Counselling – 3
  • MAC 710 Assessment & Diagnosis – 3
  • MAC 670 Lifespan Counselling  – 3
  • MAC 750 Group Procedures in Counselling – 3
  • MAC 770 Research Methods II – 3
  • MAC 790 Internship and Portfolio – 3