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BA in Christian Counseling: Addiction Emphasis
Prepare for a vital ministry in recovery through our Christ-centered approach to addiction counseling. This program integrates clinical excellence with spiritual truth, empowering you to facilitate holistic healing for individuals and families struggling with substance use and behavior disorders.
Program Requirements
Academic Merit
Maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA in core counseling coursework, demonstrating mastery of recovery models and intervention techniques.
Theological Foundation
Completion of 18 credit hours in Biblical Theology and Christ-centered recovery principles to align clinical practice with scripture.
Clinical Readiness
Successful completion of supervised practicum hours within a ministry or recovery setting to ensure practical application of skills.
Launch Your Career
- Ministry Roles: Church recovery program director, pastoral care specialist, faith-based outreach coordinator.
- Clinical Recovery: Addiction recovery specialist, residential treatment coordinator, support group facilitator.
- Counseling Services: Behavioral health technician, Christian counseling assistant, case manager for recovery services.
Required Hours & Curriculum
General Education
English Composition, Mathematics, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences, Humanities, and Fine Arts.
36 Credits
Biblical & Theological Core
Old Testament Survey, New Testament Survey, Systematic Theology, Hermeneutics, and Worldview Foundations.
30 Credits
Professional Counseling Core
Introduction to Christian Counseling, Psychology of Personality, Ethics in Counseling, and Developmental Psychology.
36 Credits
Addiction Counseling Emphasis
Substance Abuse Recovery, Biblical Foundations of Recovery, Family Systems and Addiction, and Crisis Intervention.