Diploma In Counseling

62 credit hours

This program gives the student the opportunity to expand his or her counseling skills.

Course Requirements:

Bible/Theology (15 Credits)

• BBL100 Introduction to the Bible (3)
• BBL211 Synoptic Gospels (3)
• BBL220 Pentateuch (3)
• CSP130 Introduction to Christian Spirituality (3)
• IDS100 Christian Faith & Practice I (3)

General Arts (18 Credits)

• HTH180 Christian Mind (3)
• HTh374 Leadership Principles (3)
• IDS101 Christian Faith & Practice II (3)
• LNG180 Academic Writing & Research (3)
• SSC193 Principles of Psychology (3)
• SSC284 Social Science Research (3)

Professional Studies (29 Credits)

• ICS150 Global Christian Citizenship (3)
• SSC293 Developmental Psychology (3)
• SSC295 Abnormal Psychology (3)
• SSC330 Theoretical Approaches in Human Services (3)
• SSC340 Skills & Techniques in Human Services (3)
• SSC299 Diploma Practicum (3)
• FE101 Field Education I (1)
• FE201 Field Education II (1)

        Three of the following:

• SSC335 Dealing with Grief & Loss (3)
• SSC382 Community Based Interventions (3)
• SSC384 Substance Abuse & Related Health Issues (3)
• SSC392 Working with Children & Adolescents (3)
• SSC399 Intervening with Families (3)
• SSC497 Working with Groups (3)

Profile of a Graduating Student

A graduating student will:

• grow in understanding and application of scripture to life;
• learn the principles and skills of life-long personal spiritual formation and growth;
• advance principles and skills in the fields of counseling and psychology and identify how one can enhance Christian ministry;
• Integrate principles of psychology with Christian thought and practices with a focus on providing counseling services in both church and community settings.

Career Path Options

This program is designed to develop strong individual and group counseling skills at the para-professional level.

Future Education Possibilities

Graduates can apply these credits toward future studies at RMC if desired.

Bachelor of Arts in Human Services: Counseling Major

120 credit hours

This major combines studies in the Bible and theology with psychology, sociology, counseling and related disciplines.  Students learn foundational clinical skills for working with individuals and groups.

Profile of a Graduating Student

A graduating student will:

• increase knowledge of the scriptures and of the theory and practice of ministry;
• integrate principles of psychology and counseling with Christian thought and practice;
• understand the principles of psychology which form the theoretical foundation for the practice of counseling;
• develop individual and group counseling skills for use in human services work environments;
• identify the necessity of receiving supervision, continuing education, and making referrals;
• value and facilitate ethical human services practices.

Career Path Possibilities

Students who have completed this degree are well prepared for entry level positions in a wide range of human service agencies. Currently, graduates of this program are working with youth, adults, and families in a variety of clinical and educational settings: group homes, treatment centres, community youth services, correctional services, mental health support services, addiction treatment agencies, women’s shelters, counseling agencies, and church staff positions.

Future Education Possibilities

Although the primary focus of this program of studies is to prepare individuals for entry level positions in human services, some exceptional graduates have been successful in gaining entry to graduate programs in counseling or other human services fields. Graduate admissions are highly competitive, requiring an undergraduate grade point average of 3.00 or higher.

Course Requirements:

Biblical and Theological Studies (30 credit hours)

• BBL100 Introduction to the Bible (3)
• BBL211 Synoptic Gospels (3)
• BBL220 Pentateuch (3)
• BBL310 Biblical Hermeneutics (3)
• BBL314 Pauline Epistles I (3)
• IDS100 Christian Faith & Practice I (3)
• ICS150  Global Christian Citizenship (3)
• THO300 Salvation and Sanctification (3)
• CSP130 Introduction to Christian Spirituality (3)
• CSPxxx Christian Spirituality Elective (3)*

*indicates an elective of the student's choosing

General Arts (33 credit hours)

• HTH180 Christian Mind (3)
• HTh372 Introduction to World Civilizations (3)
• HTh374 Leadership Principles (3)
• HTh383 Principles of Philosophy (3)
• IDS101 Christian Faith & Practice II (3)
• LNG180 Introduction to Academic Writing & Research (3)
• SSC193 Principles of Psychology (3)

One of:

• SSC194 Principles of Sociology (3)
  SSC195 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (3)
• SSC284 Social Science Research (3)
• SSC293 Developmental Psychology (3)
• SSC295 Abnormal Psychology (3)

Professional Studies (48 credit hours)

• SSC330 Theoretical Approaches in Human Services (3)
• SSC340 Skills & Techniques in Human Services (3)
• SSC382 Community Based Interventions (3)
• SSC384 Substance Abuse/Related Hlth Iss (3)
• SSC392 Working with Children and Adolescents (3)
• SSC399 Intervening with Families (3)
• SSC495 Senior Research Project (3)
• SSC496 Advanced Practice (3)
• SSC497 Working with Groups (3)
• SSCxxx Social Science Electives(6)*
• SSC499 Counseling Practicum (6)
• LDR100 Discipleship I (3)
• LDR101 Discipleship II (3)
• FE101 Field Education (1)
• FE 201 Field Education (1)
• FE301 Field Education (1)

Electives (9 credit hours)

*indicates an elective of the student's choosing

Practicum - 6 academic credits

In the 4th year of study, a 600 hour practicum is completed in a local human services agency. Under supervision, the student participates in the day-to-day work of the agency, developing valuable skills in the human services profession. The student is charged for these academic credits. 

Bachelor of Arts in Human Services: Child & Youth Care Major

120 credit hours

Child and youth care counselors are involved in providing support services to at-risk children, youth, and their families through a broad range of social service agencies. This major combines studies in Bible and theology with courses that prepare graduates for positions in group homes, treatment centres, youth centres, therapeutic foster care programs, community based programs, and family support programs. Knowledgeable and skilled graduates in this field are in demand across Canada and the United States.

Course Requirements:

Biblical and Theological Studies (30 credit hours)

• BBL100 Introduction to the Bible (3)
• BBL211 Synoptic Gospels (3)
• BBL220 Pentateuch (3)
• BBL310 Biblical Hermeneutics (3)
• BBL314 Pauline Epistles I(3)
• IDS100 Christian Faith & Practice I (3)
• ICS150  Global Christian Citizenship (3)
• THO300 Salvation and Sanctification (3)
• CSP130 Introduction to Christian Spirituality (3)
• CSPxxx Christian Spirituality Elective (3)

General Arts (36 credit hours)

• HTH180 Christian Mind (3)
• HTH372 Introduction to World Civilizations(3)
• HTH374 Leadership Principles(3)
• HTH383 Principles of Philosophy (3)
• IDS101 Christian Faith & Practice II (3)
• LNG180 Introduction to Academic Writing & Research (3)
• SSC193 Principles of Psychology (3)

       One of:

• SSC194 Principles of Sociology (3)
  
• SSC195 Introduction to Culural Anthropology (3)
• SSC284 Social Science Research(3)
• SSC293 Developmental Psychology (3)
• SSC298 Adolescent Psychology (3)
• SSC383 Canadian Aboriginal Culture (3)

Professional Studies (54 credit hours)

• SSC282 Social, Environmental & Disabling Issues in Development (3)
• SSC285 Professional Foundations of Child & Youth Care (3)
• SSC330 Theoretical Approaches in Human Services(3)
• SSC340 Skills & Techniques in Human Services (3)
• SSC382 Community Based Interventions (3)
• SSC384 Substance Abuse/Related Health Issues(3)
• SSC392 Working with Children and Adolescents (3)
• SSC399 Intervening with Families(3)
• SSC480 Assessment/Treatment Milieu (3)
• SSC481 Treatment Planning/Interventions (3)
• SSC496 Advanced Practice (3)
• SSC497 Working with Groups (3)
• SSC389 Child & Youth Care Practicum I (3)
• SSC489 Child & Youth Care Practicum II (4)
• LDR100 Discipleship I (3)
• LDR101 Discipleship II (3)
• FE101 Field Education I (1)
• FE201 Field Education II (1)
• Electives (3 credit hours)

Field Education (1 unit = 100 hours)

Field Education requirements ensure practical experience in the student’s area of study. Field Education units do not have academic credit value but are required for graduation. Tuition is not charged for Field Education units. One unit is required in the second year of the program.