Department of Clinical Pastoral Counseling
Our graduate-level Master of Arts in Clinical Pastoral Counseling is designed for counselors, chaplains, and ministry leaders who provide spiritual care in clinical, congregational, and community settings and who seek deeper theological insight and advanced ministry training. The courses emphasize research, critical thinking, and the practical application of biblical truth.
Department of Clinical Pastoral Counseling
Master of Arts Degree Curriculum
(63 Credit Hours)
Spring Semester (12 Credits)
THE 160 – Doctrine of Christ (3.0)
THE 161 – Weaning of the Soul I
(Merismos) (3.0)
CPC 560 – Introduction to
Counseling (3.0)
CPC 561 – Developmental
Counseling
and Mental Health (3.0)
Fall Semester ( 12 Credits)
THE 164 – Weaning of the Soul II
(Merismos) (3.0)
CPC 562 – Social and Cultural
Foundations in
Counseling (3.0)
CPC 563 – Theories of
Counseling
Psychotherapy (3.0)
CPC 564 – Professional and
Ethical Issues in
Counseling (3.0)
Spring Semester ( 12 Credits)
CPC 565 – Facilitative Skills
in Counseling (3.0)
CPC 566 – Principles of
Clinical Mental
Health (3.0)
CPC 567 – Psychopathology and
Psychopharmacology (3.0)
CPC 568 – Marriage and Family
Counseling (3.0)
Total Credit Hours: 36
Department of Clinical Pastoral Counseling
Master of Arts Degree Curriculum
(63 Credit Hours)
Fall Semester (12 Credits)
CPC 569 – Crisis Intervention
and Suicide Assist (3.0)
CPC 570 – Lifestyle and Career
Development (3.0)
CPC 571 – Group Theory and
Practice (3.0)
CPC 572 – Spirituality in
Counseling (3.0)
Spring Semester ( 6 Credits)
CPC 573 – Psychological
Testing and
Appraisal (3.0)
CPC 574 – Research and
Evaluation (3.0)
Fall Semester ( 9 Credits)
CPC 575 – Counselor Education
Practicum and
Internship (9.0)
Total Credit Hours: 27
GPA: A minimum grade point average of 2.3 (C) or higher is required for all courses.
NOTE: This study material belongs to the Department of Clinical Pastoral Counseling (DCPC) at Mississippi Life University (MLU). MLU owns the copyrights to all courses of study and related materials. Any request for use must be submitted in writing and approved by the DCPC, the MLU Chancellor, or the MLU Provost.