Traditional Undergraduate
Marriage, Couple & Family Counseling
Bachelor’s + Master’s Program (BA/MA)
Credits
150 Bachelor/Master
Course Length
16 weeks (semester)
Delivery Method
Traditional On-Campus, Lancaster
Study Marriage, Couple & Family Counseling at LBC | Capital
All families struggle. Learn how to support them in their times of need.
LBC’s marriage, couple and family counseling degree gives students a deep understanding of marriage and family issues – and equips them to address them head-on.
Throughout our masters in marriage, couple and family counseling program, students examine their own personal experiences and expectations, study the role and importance of marriage and family from a biblical perspective and learn the fundamental skills of effective counseling and therapy. At LBC, you’ll learn how to become a counselor rooted in the truth of Scripture. This unique, 5-year track program allows highly motivated students to build their knowledge and skills in professional counseling, allows them to earn a Master of Arts in Counseling in an accelerated fashion and prepares them for state licensure.
Program Cost
Admissions Process
Where LBC Students Have Interned
- Church Counseling Center Intern
- Private Practice Intern
- Parachurch Organization Intern
License & Certification Information
Can I Transfer Credits?
Yes! Read about LBC’s transfer policy
Bachelor's Program Scope
Biblical Studies (BA)/Marriage, Couple & Family Counseling (MA) (150 Credits)
Bible & Theology Core 43 Credits
Arts & Sciences Core 37 Credits
Counseling Core 70 Credits
View the Academic Catalog for the complete curriculum plan, course descriptions and complete program details.
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Program Distinctive - What makes this program at LBC unique?
- You can receive both undergraduate and graduate degrees in just five years.
- Students who graduate from the program will be prepared for professional licensure.
- You’ll learn and study under experienced Christian professionals who actively work as counselors and therapists.
- Earn your MFT degree from an accredited Bible college.
Career Paths
The Marriage, Couple & Family Counseling BA/MA degree prepares students for a wide range of technical and/or ministry contexts. Here is a sampling of careers and opportunities this degree affords:
- Clinical Case Manager
- Counseling Pastor
- Counseling Psychology
- Marriage and Family Therapist
- Professional Counselor
Program Goals – In this program, students will…
- Recognize the history, development, legislation, government policy, ethics, and professional identity development of counselors within the field of clinical mental health counseling.
- Evaluate theories, models, techniques, interventions related to clinical mental health counseling, and treatment of a broad range of mental health issues from a biblical perspective.
- Learn the application of theories and models in developing case conceptualization, etiology, treatment planning, diagnostic process, referral, and prevention of mental and emotional disorders.
- Comprehend the administration, interpretation, and application of psychological tests and assessments specific to clinical mental health counseling.
- Develop an understanding of scholarly literature and its application within Clinical Mental Health Counseling.
- Enhance clinical and administrative skills necessary to conduct competent cultural treatment at various mental health service delivery modalities within the continuum of care.
- Understand the etiology of trauma, crisis, and addictions and develop the skills to assess its impact on biological, psychological, and neurological mechanisms of mental health.
- Acquire an understanding of ethical principles and application to prospective clinical situations that reflect an open and collaborative approach to resolve legal and ethical dilemmas.
- Synthesize information and knowledge into practice through supervised counseling experiences.
- Understand the classifications, indications, and contraindications of commonly prescribed psychopharmacological medications for appropriate medical referral and consultation.
Core Courses for a Marriage, Couple & Family Counseling Student
- PSY 122 Group Experience & Psychotherapy
- PSY 143 History and Systems of Psychology
- PSY 351 Therapy Lab
- PSY 415 Practicum
- CPS 501 Orientation to Professional Counseling Identity, Function, and Ethics
- CPS 505 Research & Program Evaluation
- CPS 508 Counseling Skills in Helping Relationships
- CPS 510 Human Growth and Development Across the Lifespan
- CPS 515 Counseling Theory & Techniques
- CPS 525 Assessment Techniques in Counseling I
- CPS 530 Professional Ethics in Counseling and Psychotherapy Casework
- CPS 531 Psychopathology & Counseling
- CPS 540 Marriage Counseling
- CPS 541 Group Counseling Leadership Skills
- CPS 550 Family Counseling
- CPS 572 Counseling Addictions
- CPS 575 Counseling Children and Adolescents
- CPS 583 Multicultural Foundations of Counseling
- CPS 588 Career & Lifestyle Development
- CPS 601 Professional Counseling Practicum
- CPS 602 Professional Counseling Internship I
- CPS 603 Counseling Internship II
- CPS Electives
