Asian Theological Seminary
Programme Detail: Counseling (Grad Dip)
| Language of this entry | English (UK, International) |
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| Name of Programme / Training Resource | Counseling (Grad Dip) |
| Type of Training | Programme with multiple subsidiary courses |
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| Description | This program is designed for ministers (lay and ordained) who would like to improve their counseling competencies under the mentorship of counselors who are widely recognized and respected in the field. In addition to classroom studies, Graduate Diploma in Counseling students are required to complete 180 hours of internship. This may be taken as a part time or full time student |
| Keywords | Counseling, Pastoral Counseling, Counselor, Family Counseling |
| Languages Programme Available in | English (USA) |
| Other Languages | |
| Country and region where programme is available | Philippines / Manila (National Capital Region) |
| Area of Ministry and Focus | Pastoral Encouragement and Counselling / Marriage and Family Guidance |
| Residential/Non Residential | Mixed |
| Full-time or Part-time | Part-time |
| Level | Diploma |
| Cost Range | Variable according to means |
| Actual Cost | $ 41 per unit (tuition fee only) |
| Bursaries/scholarships available | No |
| Actual Length | varies |
| Average hours of study per week | 6 |
| Methods of instruction | ATS believes in a holistic training for each student in the development of their skills, character and spiritual qualities. There are lectures (with teacher-student, student-student interactions), book studies, actual translations and recitation, assigned readings, mentoring, internship, and team projects. Through care groups and recreational activities among the ATS community, the seminary aims to help in developing unity and social skills among the students. |
| Percentage of time spent in formal learning (e.g. lectures, structured reading, work-books, etc.) | regular class hours |
| Percentage of time spent on non-formal skill-based learning (e.g. learning on the job and supervised practice, etc.) | varies |
| Percentage of time spent in informal unstructured learning (e.g. prayer times, teamwork). | varies |
| 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 | Research & Writing and 1 Care Group |
| Other Prerequisites | Pass ATS Entrance Exam |
| Qualifications gained | Graduate Diploma in Counseling |
| Qualifications this programme is part of | - |
| Programme Accredited by | ATA (Asia) |
| Other Accrediting Bodies | ATESEA |
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