DOCTOR OF CHRISTIAN PSYCHOLOGY AND COUNSELING (CPSYC.D. 48 CREDIT HOURS)
With Cornerstone Christian University Doctor Degree in Counseling Psychology program, you can specialize in Pastoral Care and Counseling Psychology, children and Family. This program can provide you with advanced knowledge of counseling and pastoral care to work in private practice and ministry settings. CCU Doctor of Christian Psychology in Counseling – Pastoral Care and Counseling program could be the perfect choice if you hold a seminary degree and are ready to further your work in the field.
Purpose
The purpose Doctorate of Biblical Counseling (CPSYC.D) program is to provide the candidate with an advanced competencies and biblical insights through the teaching, preparation and observation for those actively involved in vocational Christian ministry of education.
This program provides the biblical, theological, and practical education required to provide leadership in a church-counseling center or in an independent lay counseling ministry. It is not intended to prepare individuals for a State Licensure but will qualify the candidates for organizational professional licensed counseling credential.
Program Objectives:
Graduates of the (CPSYC.D) program will be prepared to:
- Demonstrate an advanced understanding and integration of ministry in relation to the biblical, theological, academic, and educational disciplines.
- Articulate and apply a comprehensive and critical philosophy of ministry.
- Demonstrate advanced competencies in the areas of critical thinking, Research and Writing, Biblical Theology, Biblical Communication, Administration/Education Leadership, and Great Commission Strategies.
- Plan, implement, and critically evaluate major undertakings in ministry toward the fulfillment of the Great Commission and the Great Commandment.
- Evaluate personal, spiritual, and professional development and design a plan for lifelong learning.
COURSE #
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COURSE TITLE
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CREDITS
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HEM703
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Hermeneutics
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3
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THE713
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Christian Apologetics
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3
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PSY723
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Psychology, Theology
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3
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CON733
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Crisis and Trauma Counseling
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3
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PSY743
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Introduction to Psychology and Counseling
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3
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PSY753
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Psychology and Christianity
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3
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CON764
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Christian Counseling
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4
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CON773
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The Premarital Counseling
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3
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CON783
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Marriage and Family Counseling
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3
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PSY793
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Psychology and Religion
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3
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CET803
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Christian Ethic
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3
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CET813
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Counseling Ethics and Decision
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3
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CON823
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Counseling Troubled Teens and Their Families
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3
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PSY833
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Developing Mind
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3
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PSY843
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Psychology of Religious Behaviour
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3
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CON53
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Understanding Counseling
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3
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PUS863
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Public Speaking
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3
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SOS873
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Human Relations
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3
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PSY874
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Principal of Social Psychology
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4
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MFT883
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Treating Infidelity and Sex Addiction
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3
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MFT884
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Principles of Sociological
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4
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SOC894
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Sociology
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4
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CPSY900
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Dissertation Research
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18
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