Master of Art in Counseling
At Cairn, we believe that psychological and spiritual health centers on the restoration of a person’s relationships—with God and with our fellow man. Building on classroom learning, our students practice models and methods for effective counseling using intensive small-group training cohorts. We utilize these small groups not only to provide training, practice and feedback, but also enhance student’s growth in their relationship with Christ. We also focus on small group techniques for healing relationships through weekly labs with an intimate cohort of fellow believers preparing to serve the Great Reconciler, Jesus Christ.
Available In-Person or Online
Why Master of Arts in Counseling?
Your dedication to caring for others is supported by the courses and content our Master of Arts in Counseling supplies. As you seek to be prepared to provide counseling services in a ministry or paraministry context, our MA program will also prepare you as an individual with a worldview rooted in Christ.
This program does NOT lead to licensure.
Program Objectives
- Students demonstrate an understanding of counseling from a Christian perspective.
- Students demonstrate proficient knowledge and skills in:
Clinical mental health counseling
Professional counseling orientation and ethical practice
Counseling adolescents
Counseling theory and helping relationships
Marriage and family counseling
Group counseling and group work
Assessment and testing
Master of Art in Counseling at Cairn
Biblical Integration
The ability to think about persons and their problems from the vantage point of a Christian worldview is especially vital in counseling where the need to engage in dialogue with and a critique of research and applied psychology and psychotherapy defines “Christian” and “non-Christian” counseling. Your professors and peers will share your faith and support learning counseling as a Christian.
Choose Your Learning Style
Our Counseling programs don’t compromise on a quality, personalized education that accommodates your busy schedule; our in-person and online modality options allow you to choose the format best suited for you.
Weekly Labs
Our program design includes weekly labs that build strong networks with your cohort who you will grow with over the entirety of your time in the program. This structure also equips you to learn at a reasonable pace alongside your studies rather than packing all the information into one week-long intensive.
Career Preparation
The MA in Counseling provides students with 30 credits that prepare students with realistic training environments. Students learn basic counseling skills, an individual assessment model, a marriage counseling model, and group counseling through hands-on, trial and error rehearsals that can apply to many ministries and fields.
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Get an inside look at our Counseling (MA) Program
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Required Credits: 45
Curriculum Highlights:
- CSG 611 Psychopathology
- CSG 711 Group Counseling
- CSG 851 Career Development Counsel
- CSG 856 Research Methods/Prog Eval
- Psychiatric technician
- Case manager
- Case worker
- Addictions counselor
- Academic advisor
- Church or parachurch ministry
