Bachelor’s + Master’s Program (BS/MA)
151 Bachelor/Master
5 Years
Traditional, On Campus at Lancaster, PA
If you have a desire to partner with and walk alongside adolescents during critical times of transitional development, why not become a school counselor? School counselors provide support to K-12 students and make a direct, tangible impact on their lives.
In LBC’s professional school counseling program, you can earn both your undergraduate and graduate degree in just five years – all while learning from experienced, caring and creative professionals with years of experience in the field.
Our rigorous program gives students the chance to integrate their faith into their studies formally through our Bible classes and informally through one-on-one interaction with our caring and deeply committed Christian professors. Students at LBC also get the chance to practice the skills they learn in the classroom in real-world settings, like internships and practicums, and experience school counseling in both private and public settings. Lancaster Bible College’s school counseling program is uniquely Christ-focused – and that makes all the difference to our students and the students’ they’ll eventually care for.
Our Master’s of Education in school counseling program is a 48-credit program, focusing on student and program development that implements an American School Counselor Association model. Upon graduation, our students are ready to enter the field and will have over 700 internship hours, emphasizing our deeply held belief in the benefits of practical experience. Our program will also assist you with meeting the requirements for licensure in Pennsylvania. At Lancaster Bible College, we’re passionate about training future school counselors to be able to make data-driven decisions to solve real-world problems.
Childhood and adolescence is by definition change-oriented. Help students adjust to these changes by becoming a school counselor.
Course Length
16 weeks (semester)
Program Cost & Financial Aid
Admissions Process
Where LBC Students Have Interned
License, Certification & Credential Information
Can I Transfer Credits?
Yes! Read about LBC’s transfer policy
LBC Foundation Studies Courses 4 Credits
Bible & Theology Core Courses 30 Credits
Arts & Sciences Core Courses 31 Credits
Major Courses 86 Credits
View the Academic Catalog for the complete curriculum plan, course descriptions and complete program details.
Want to learn more about this major or the traditional undergraduate programs at Lancaster Bible College? Consider scheduling an in-person or virtual campus visit to see the campus and talk with our admissions counselors.
The Professional School Counseling degree prepares students for a wide range of technical and/or ministry contexts. Here is a sampling of careers and opportunities this degree affords:
THE 303, 305, 313, or 316
PSY 122 Group Psychotherapy
PSY 143 History & Systems of Psychology
PSY 228 Principles & Techniques of Psychotherapy
PSY 444 Social Psychology
PSY 415 Practicum
PSY 351 Therapy Lab
PSY Cross-Cultural Experience
PSY Electives [2]
CPS 501 Orient. To Prof. CNS Identity, Function, & Ethics
CPS 508 Skills in Helping Relationships
CPS 510 Human Growth & Development Across the Lifespan
CPS 515 Counseling Theory & Technique
CPS 583 Multicultural Foundations of CNS
CPS 531 Psychopathology & CNS
CPS 572 Counseling Addictions
CPS 530 Professional Ethics & Legal Issues
CPS 525 Counseling Assessment I
CPS Electives [2]
CPS 546 Theories of Personality
PSC 601 Prac. & Internship I in School CNS
PSC 602 Internship II in School CNS
CPS 541 Group Counseling Leadership Skills
CPS 505 Research & Program Evaluation
CPS 588 Career & Lifestyle Development
PSC 535 Exceptional Students
PSC 523 Leadership & Advocacy
PSC 526 Collab., Consult., & Coordination