Pre-Requisite Courses for Internship (24 credits)

GCN 502 Theories and Foundations of Counseling (3 credits)
An investigation of the major theories of counseling with an emphasis on integrative approaches to the helping profession.

GCN 503 Research Methods and Analysis (3 credits)
A survey course of the concepts and techniques of hypothesis testing, research design and analysis used in clinical research and program evaluation.

GCN 504 Psychopathology (3 credits)
An overview of the major theories, concepts, issues, and data of psychopathology, including an introduction to the official diagnostic nomenclature.

GCN 601 Principles and Methods of Counseling (3 credits)
This course introduces a variety of methods used in counseling with an emphasis on integrative approaches to the helping profession.

GCN 602 Measurement and Assessment (3 credits)
A survey of basic concepts and tests used in diagnosis and treatment of individual, marriage, and family problems with selective training in the use of several major instruments. Prerequisite: GCN 503, GCN 504 and must view The Standard Deviants: Statistics, Parts 1,2, 3 prior to the start of the semester in which the class is taken.

GCN 603 Counseling and Human Development (3 credits)
An overview of the major theories, issues, and data of developmental psychology covering early childhood through late adulthood.

GCN 604 Group Dynamics and Therapy (3 credits)
An overview of the major theories, issues, and data of the psychology of small groups and group therapy. Topics considered include group communication, leadership, facilitation, decision making, conflict resolution, and focal group counseling. Prerequisite: GCN 502.

GCN 605 Marriage and Family Counseling: Foundations (3 credits)
Examination of marriage and family systems and dynamics, including the causes of conflict and dysfunctional relational patterns, and the understanding of counseling principles and processes designed to aid the counselor in resolving conflict and in the healing of relationships.

Ethics & Internship (12 credits)

GCN 702 Ethics and Professional Issues (3 credits)
An overview of the legal, ethical, and professional issues currently facing counselors. Particular attention is given to matters involving confidentiality, informed consent, conflicts of interest, counselor values, transference and countertransference issues, advertising, and potential church/state conflicts. Prerequisites: GCN 502, GCN 601. Must be taken with GCN 791.

GCN 791 Counseling Practicum (3 credits)
Practical counseling experience in a clinic or other community agency. There will be 1 supervisory hour for each 1.5 client contact hour. Prerequisites:  GCN 502, GCN 601, GCN 602,  GCN 604, GCN 605,. Must be taken with GCN 702.

GCN 792 Counseling Internship (6 credits)
Practical counseling experience in a clinic or other community agency. There will be 1 supervisory hour for each 1.5 client contact hour. Prerequisites: GCN 791

Counseling Curriculum (12 credits)

GCN 501 Perspectives on Counselor Formation (3 credits)
Focuses on the nature of spiritual formation and the various ways that Christians have sought to deepen their relationship with God, with special emphasis given to: integration of the AGSC Core Values, the nature and practice of prayer, self-understanding, educational endeavors, as well as the more intimate and in-depth process of spiritual formation.

GCN 606 Counseling for the Urban Context (3 Credits)
Overview of counseling principles and methods for the cross-cultural urban context.

GCN 607 Domestic Abuse: Interventions and Reporting (3 credits)
An overview of the major theories, issues, and data of the psychology of small groups and group therapy. Topics considered include group communication, leadership, facilitation, decision making, conflict resolution, and focal group counseling. Prerequisite: GCN 502.
GCN 610 Career Development (3 credits)
An in-depth study of the theories, concepts, and issues regarding career counseling including an introduction to various career assessment inventories.
 
Elective Counseling Curriculum (9 credits)

GCN 721 Crisis Counseling (3 credits)
Consideration of crises faced by the counselor and appropriate approaches for helping those in crisis. Crises such as death, debilitating illness, illegitimate pregnancy, child and/or spouse abuse, drug abuse, suicide and accident/disaster trauma are considered.

GCN 719 Marriage and Family Counseling: Theories and Strategies (3 credits)
A continuation of GCN 605 with the focus on the theoretical and practical application of therapy with married couples and families. Prerequisite: GCN 605.

GCN 770 Counseling Seminar (1, 2 or 3 credits)
This course covers topics of interest. Presentations will be made by prominent therapists/professors in the field of counseling.

GCN 718 Addictive Behaviors (3 credits)
An in-depth study of the major theories, concepts, issues, and data in the diagnosis and treatment of addictive behaviors including psychoactive substances, sexual addictions, and other addictive behaviors that focus on objects or persons.

GCN 722 Anxiety and Mood Disorders (3 credits)
An in-depth study of the major theories, concepts, issues, and data in the diagnosis and treatment of the anxiety and mood disorders. Prerequisite: GCN 504.

GCN 710 Counseling Issues and Human Sexuality (3 credits)
An overview of physiological, psychological, and social-cultural variables associated with sexual identity, sexual behavior, and the diagnosis and treatment of sexual disorders.

GCN 716 Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence (3 credits)
An in-depth study of the major theories, concepts, issues and data in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders usually first evident in children and adolescents. Prerequisite: GCN 504.

GCN 723 Personality and Dissociative Disorders (3 credits)
An in-depth study of the major theories, concepts, issues, and data in the diagnosis and treatment of personality and dissociative disorders. Prerequisite: GCN 504.

Required Bible and Theology Curriculum (select 6 credits)

TH 601 Systematic Theology I: God and Humanity (3 Credits)
Examines the foundations of Christian theology, revelation, and Holy Scripture, the nature and work of God, and the nature of humanity and its need.
This is required. In addition, another Theology (TH), Old Testament (OT), or New Testament (NT) course must be taken. Languages and/or exegesis are excluded.

Capstone Course (3 Credits)

GCN 613 Psychology and Theology (3 credits)
An examination of relationships between psychology and theology, and an evaluation of underlying assumptions and purposes. Integrative approaches to various significant issues are explored with the aim of clarifying understanding of human beings. Prerequisites: 6 credits of Bible, GCN 502, GCN 601, GCN 603. ATS students must have 12 credits of counseling courses including CN 610. To be taken the semester of graduation.

CPCE Comprehensive Exam (0 credits)

GCN 799 Comprehensive Examination (0 credits)
Students must satisfactorily pass a comprehensive examination in order to receive the Master of Arts degree in Counseling. There is no credit granted, but students must register and pay the appropriate examination fee during their last Spring semester prior to graduation.