Trinity Graduate School

The Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology (MA/CP) program is designed to enable students to understand the nature and needs of human beings through the application of Biblical truth, helping individuals move towards spiritual, mental and emotional wholeness. The program emphasizes:

• Familiarity with the methods and conclusions of psychology
• Development of strong counseling skills
• Integration of faith in counseling theory and practice

The MA/CP program provides the opportunity for students to prepare professionally for a career in counseling within a Christian context.

The MA/CP program combines a theoretical foundation, biblical perspective, and practical counseling skills to prepare the student to work effectively as a counselor in the mental health or educational counseling fields.

Select From Two Concentrations:

All MA/CP students take a core course sequence in counseling as well as Bible and theology. Based on their professional goals, students then elect one of two concentrations: Mental Health Counseling or Guidance and Counseling. The MA/CP program is 54-60 credit hours, depending on the concentration selected.

MA/CP Program of Study (54-60 hours)
All students must take the following core courses in addition to the courses in their chosen concentration:

Core Bible and Theology Courses (6 hours)
Foundations of Integrative Thought (3)
Foundations of Cultural Engagement (3)

Core Counseling Courses (27 hours)
Counseling Skills Training (3)
Group Counseling (3)
Psychology and Theology (3)
Counseling Theories (3)
Career Counseling (3)
Human Growth and Development (3)
Psychological Research Methods (3)
Ethics and Issues in Counseling (3)
Psychological Testing (3)

Concentration Courses (21-27 hours)

For a complete description of the concentrations within the MA/CP program, please click on a link below:

Mental Health Counseling

Guidance and Counseling