TCA College
Programme Detail: Master of Arts in Counseling
| Language of this entry | English (UK, International) |
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| Name of Programme / Training Resource | Master of Arts in Counseling |
| Type of Training | Programme with multiple subsidiary courses |
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| Description | The Master of Arts in Counseling is a faith-based counselor training program designed to prepare graduate students for the field of counseling both in the public sector and private clinical practice. What sets this program apart is its professionally recognized skill-based curriculum, which is integrated with Christian values, beliefs and worldview. As a student, you will not only acquire and reflect on the knowledge about psychology and theology, but also learn the holistic approach to counseling. This program also provides the opportunity to delve into specific developments and trends in the field of counseling. |
| Keywords | Counseling Master of Arts in Counseling Professional Counseling Pastoral Counseling |
| Languages Programme Available in | English (UK, International) |
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| Country and region where programme is available | Singapore / Countrywide |
| Area of Ministry and Focus | Pastoral Encouragement and Counselling / Pastoral Care and Counselling; Pastoral Encouragement and Counselling / Marriage and Family Guidance; Pastoral Encouragement and Counselling / Children's Ministry; Pastoral Encouragement and Counselling / Youth and Students Ministry; Pastoral Encouragement and Counselling / Men’s Ministry; Pastoral Encouragement and Counselling / Women's Ministry; Pastoral Encouragement and Counselling / Church Growth and Development |
| Residential/Non Residential | Residential |
| Full-time or Part-time | Part-time |
| Level | Masters |
| Cost Range | US$100,000 or more |
| Actual Cost | About SGD19000 for the entire program |
| Bursaries/scholarships available | No |
| Actual Length | Up to 5 years |
| Average hours of study per week | 3 |
| Methods of instruction | Small group, chapel, discussion, reading, lectures and practicum |
| Percentage of time spent in formal learning (e.g. lectures, structured reading, work-books, etc.) | 30 |
| Percentage of time spent on non-formal skill-based learning (e.g. learning on the job and supervised practice, etc.) | |
| Percentage of time spent in informal unstructured learning (e.g. prayer times, teamwork). | |
| Average number of students who take the programme per year (or, if this is a new programme, the number who can be accommodated) | 10 |
| Prerequisite Programmes | You must: - be a Christian believer with a genuine desire for Christian service - be at least 25 years old on the date of admission - have obtained a bachelor’s degree in any field from a recognized university/institution or bible school/college - clear an admission interview If you’re an international applicant you must have obtained a minimum TOEFL score of 80(IBT)/550(PBT) or an IELTS score of 6.5 (or the equivalent). |
| Other Prerequisites | You will need to complete the following modules in the first year of each program as part of the academic requirements: - Christian Ethics (Credit) - Introduction to Psychology (Credit) - Old Testament Survey/Foundation (Audit) - New Testament Survey/Foundation (Audit) |
| Qualifications gained | Master of Arts in Counseling |
| Qualifications this programme is part of | |
| Programme Accredited by | Other Accreditation (see below) |
| Other Accrediting Bodies | Recognized by Singapore Association for Counseling (SAC) and approved for inclusion on the International Registry of Counsellor Education Programs (IRCEP), an international affiliate of Council for CACREP |
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