Doctor of Philosophy in Christian Psychology and Counseling (PHD 64-credit hours)

Overview

A blended approach Field With Science & Faith More than ever the field of psychology needs influential leaders who integrate science and faith. The Doctor of Philosophy in Counseling & Psychological Studies – Biblical Counseling prepares you for a ministry in the areas of mental health counseling, research, education, and psychological science. You will be positioned as an authority within th

Course Description

Program Objectives: Graduates of the Doctor of Philosophy in Christian Psychology and Counseling (PHD) program will be prepared to: • Demonstrate an advanced understanding and integration of ministry in relation to the biblical, theological, academic, and educational disciplines. • Articulate and apply a comprehensive and critical philosophy of ministry. • Demonstrate advanced competencies in the areas of critical thinking, Research and Writing, Biblical Theology, Biblical Communication, Administration/Education Leadership, and Great Commission Strategies. • Plan, implement, and critically evaluate major undertakings in ministry toward the fulfillment of the The Doctor of Philosophy in Christian Psychology and Counseling (PHD) degree provides individuals with the opportunity to develop advanced research skills using the flexibility and convenience of distance learning aptitude. The curriculum consists of 64-84 hours of study and provides a solid foundation in major business functional areas. Ethical psychological and counseling leadership, information literacy, speaking, writing, and interpersonal skills are emphasized throughout the curriculum. This program is available to qualified PHD candidates both in North American and internationally.

What you will learn

Requirements

Admission Requirements 1. Earned or be within 6 semester hours of a Master’s Degree or its equivalent* 2. Proficient in the English Language. The Admissions Committee considers many factors when reviewing an admissions application. Among those factors are work experience, grade point average (2.75 on a 4-point scale or 6.0 on a 10-point scale) in previous academic work, professional references, and performance in prerequisite courses. For students whose GPA is lower than 2.75 (or 6.0), and who have 5 or more years of professional experience, the Admissions Committee will consider the quality and diversity of work history to determine their eligibility for admission. Application Procedures All applicants to the PHD program must submit the following in order to be considered for admission: 1.A completed http://www. with applicant letter of intent describing personal aspirations and work objectives. A portable document file is available for download. Applicants are encouraged to fill out the form using the form fields. After saving the completed application you may email it to registrar@bibu-edu.us 2. Admission forms can be downloaded from this link http://www. 3. Non-refundable application fee of $75.00 4. Official transcripts and other documents showing completion of a Master’s degree or its equivalent 5. A resume indicating applicant’s work history and at least two professional recommendations. Admission Process Upon receiving the completed application, transcripts and other documents, the graduate admission committee will review your application and make a determination on your admission status as – Regular Status: Students meeting the minimum requirements will be granted acceptance with regular status. Provisional Status: Students who do not meet the above minimum admission requirements may be granted acceptance with provisional status. Students granted provisional admittance may take no more than three post-graduate courses, provided that the students already have the necessary qualification to take the post-graduate courses. They must also achieve a 3.0 GPA during their first three courses. After completion of 3 courses with the required GPA, the students’ status will be changed to regular. Students who do not have a minimum GPA of 3.0 after the completion of the 3 courses will be dismissed from the program. Denial of Admission: Applicants may be denied admission when evidence displays that the applicant: • Is not qualified or is under-prepared to pursue a graduate degree. • Engages in behavior contrary to the codes of the university. • Has submitted fraudulent information or documents. • Displays unstable emotional health. Degree Learning Format The CCU PHD degree is a completely 100% online learning experience. Enrolled students will use the CCU online course management system which allows students to interface online with their professor and other students. Each course lasts approximately 8-12 weeks. During the course students will be expected to read and research materials, participate in online discussion formats, participate in team assignments and projects, complete individual assignments and projects, and complete online assessments. This type of learning will allow professors and students interact in truly global environment. A truly unique aspect of the CCU Online PHD program is the integration of Christian Ethical principles and values into each course. Each week there will be an application of Christian based ethical values and their relation to the topics and learning objectives being covered.