Master of Divinity + Master of Science, Clinical Mental Health Counseling Dual Degree (MDiv+MSCMHC)

Location(s): West Palm Beach Campus (Evening), West Palm Beach Campus (Day), PBA Online

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117 Credit Hours

Aims and Outcomes

The Master of Divinity and Master of Science, Clinical Mental Health Counseling dual degree program (MDiv + MSCMHC) is for students who wish to combine vocational ministry training with academic and practical preparation for counseling practice. For additional information, see each degree in the relevant section of the Graduate and Pharmacy Catalog.

Structure and Delivery

See each degree in the relevant section of the Graduate and Pharmacy Catalog.

Program Length

Dual degrees allow students to complete two degrees simultaneously with fewer credit hours required than if completing those degrees separately. Dual-degree students can complete the dual-degree requirements in four years (12 credit hours each semester, in addition to Summer courses). At an accelerated pace, it is possible to complete the degree requirements in three years (15 credit hours each semester, in addition to Summer courses), depending on course availability. For additional information, see each degree in the relevant section of the Graduate and Pharmacy Catalog.

Admission

Dual-degree applicants must be accepted into each program independently. The MACS + MSCMHC dual degree program is not available in the MDiv evening/weekend modality. The admission requirements and process for each degree may be found in the relevant Admission section of the Graduate and Pharmacy Catalog.

Degree Requirements

All dual-degree students studying for the MDiv + MSCMHC dual degrees (117 credit hours) will complete the specified MDiv and MSCMHC courses. For the MDiv, dual-degree students will complete the integrated core (36 credit hours), MDiv ministry-training courses (9 credit hours), and biblical languages (12 credit hours). For the MSCMHC, dual-degree students will complete twenty specified courses (60 credit hours). For additional information, including any required prerequisites, see each degree in the relevant section of the Graduate and Pharmacy Catalog.

Below are the specific dual-degree requirements for the MDiv + MSCMHC dual degrees:

MDiv Integrated Core - 36 Credit Hours

BIB 5003 - Genesis 3 Credit Hours
THL 5233 - The Early Church 3 Credit Hours
BIB 5463 - The Book of the Twelve 3 Credit Hours
MLS 5033 - Christian Ethics 3 Credit Hours
BIB 5713 - Psalter 3 Credit Hours
THL 5243 - The Reformation 3 Credit Hours
BIB 5913 - Gospel of John 3 Credit Hours
THL 5803 - Global Christianity 3 Credit Hours
BIB 5513 - Acts of the Apostles 3 Credit Hours
MLS 5513 - Mission of God 3 Credit Hours
BIB 5723 - First Corinthians 3 Credit Hours
MLS 5903 - Worship and Discipleship 3 Credit Hours

MDiv Training for Ministry - 9 Credit Hours

MLS 5713 - Ministerial Care and Leadership 3 Credit Hours
MLS 5313 - Proclamation of God’s Word 3 Credit Hours
MLS 5003 - Apprenticeship: Discipleship 3 Credit Hours

MDiv Biblical Languages - 12 Credit Hours

Students may choose from Hebrew and/or Greek courses at the Elementary, Intermediate, and/or Advanced level: BIB 5033 , BIB 5013 , BIB 5043 , BIB 5023 , BIB 5113 , BIB 5203 , BIB 5123 , BIB 5213 , BIB 6103 , BIB 6233 , BIB 6113 , BIB 6243 . For students without previous biblical languages, it is recommended they take all four courses in the same biblical language.

Students who have completed Intermediate Greek or Intermediate Hebrew courses at the undergraduate level (BIB 3053, BIB 3063, BIB 3183, BIB 3193 or equivalent) satisfy up to 6 credit hours (50%) of the biblical language requirement for the MDIV. These students may satisfy the biblical language requirement with 6 credit hours of Greek or Hebrew courses and 6 credit hours of any graduate-level courses offered within the School of Ministry.

MSCMHC Courses - 60 Credit Hours

COU 5113 - Group Theories and Practice 3 Credit Hours
COU 5133 - Counseling Skills and Characteristics 3 Credit Hours
COU 5413 - Foundations of Counseling 3 Credit Hours
COU 5103 - Counseling Theories and Techniques 3 Credit Hours
COU 5003 - Human Growth and Development 3 Credit Hours
COU 5033 - Research and Program Evaluation 3 Credit Hours
COU 5123 - Legal, Ethical, and Professional Standards 3 Credit Hours
COU 5173 - Faith, Spirituality, and Counseling 3 Credit Hours
COU 5403 - Social and Cultural Foundations of Counseling 3 Credit Hours
COU 5023 - Assessment and Testing 3 Credit Hours
COU 5443 - Career Counseling and Development 3 Credit Hours
COU 5163 - Foundations of Crisis, Trauma, and Disaster Counseling 3 Credit Hours
COU 5263 - Diagnosis and Treatment in Counseling 3 Credit Hours
COU 5433 - Substance Abuse I: Diagnosis, Treatment and Prevention 3 Credit Hours
COU 5323 - Human Sexuality Theory and Counseling Techniques 3 Credit Hours
COU 5333 - Dynamics of Marriage and Family Systems 3 Credit Hours
COU 5703 - Practicum 3 Credit Hours
COU 5713 - Counseling Internship I 3 Credit Hours
COU 5723 - Counseling Internship II 3 Credit Hours
COU XXX3 - Counseling Elective - 3 Credit Hours
* Counseling Skills and Characteristics (COU 5133 ), Faith, Spirituality, and Counseling (COU 5173 ), and Dynamics of Marriage and Family Systems (COU 5333 ) fulfill 9 credit hours of MDiv elective requirements.

** Counseling Internship I (COU 5713 ) fulfills the MDiv Apprenticeship: Ministerial Care (MLS 5013 ) requirement.

Counseling Internship II (COU 5723 ) fulfills the MDiv Apprenticeship: Proclamation (MLS 5203 ) requirement.

Sample Degree Plan:

MDiv+MSCMHC Sample Degree Plan