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Houston Baptist University

Master of Arts in Pastoral Counseling (MAPC)

Houston Baptist University, Houston


Overview


The Master of Arts in Pastoral Counseling program is designed to provide graduate coursework to those seeking to work more effectively helping others in their current ministries.

Address

The Graduate School College of Education and Behavioral Sciences
7502 Fondren Rd.
Houston , 77074, United States


Academics

Summary

Areas of study include: addiction & recovery, crisis response, human sexuality, marriage & family, military & veteran care and counseling, and life coaching. The program emphasizes the development of research supported interpersonal skills while encouraging students to reflect on their personal values, and to grow in maturity. This program includes an internship in pastoral counseling. *This program does not lead to licensure in counseling.

Academic Fields
    Christian Studies.
    Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management.
    Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling.
    Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other.
    Pastoral Studies/Counseling.
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Degrees
    Master's, MA , Pastoral Counseling - Addiction & Recovery
    Master's, MA, Pastoral Counseling - Crisis Response
    Master's, MA, Pastoral Counseling – Human Sexuality
    Master's, MA, Pastoral Counseling – Marriage & Family
    Master's, MA, Pastoral Counseling – Military & Veteran Care
    Master's, MA, Pastoral Counseling – Professional Life Coaching
    Certificate or Non-degree, , Certificate in Marriage and Family Studies
    Certificate or Non-degree, , Certificate in Human Sexuality Studies
    Certificate or Non-degree, , Certificate in Addiction & Recovery Studies
    Certificate or Non-degree, , Certificate in General Psychology Studies
    Certificate or Non-degree, , Certificate in Professional Life Coaching
    Certificate or Non-degree, , Certificate in Military and Veteran Studies
    Formats

    Part Time, Full Time, Online or Distance, On-Campus


    Admissions

    Summary
    Application Requirements: •Online application – www.hbu.edu/grad-apply •Transcript(s) •GRE Score – 295 with a 2.5 GPA, 290-294 with a 2.8 GPA; waived with a 3.0 cumulative undergraduate GPA* •Two Recommendation Forms – professional or academic •Resume * This is a minimum we like to see, however you may still be considered for admission if you do not meet this requirement.

    Contacts

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    Lindsay Harger

    HBU Graduate School Admissions Coordinator
    lharger@hbu.edu
    281-649-3744

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    Caroline Fullerton

    cfullerton@hbu.edu