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MAC
Master of Arts in Counseling
The online Master of Arts in Counseling prepares you to help others through a theologically cohesive, relationally rich, and Christ-centered understanding of the human experience.
Courses are offered in partnership with the Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation (CCEF), an organization with more than 50 years of biblical counseling and teaching experience.
Westminster’s biblical counseling training will prepare you to:
Develop a Christ-centered understanding of people, problems, and change.
Counsel with insight conformed to the authority of Scripture, not culture.
Walk alongside others recognizing our complex identity as saints, sufferers, and sinners.
at a glance
Credit Hours
63
Years To Complete
3–5
Delivery Platforms
on-campus only
online only
Both On-campus & Online
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“As I look at the road ahead of me as a counselor, pastor’s wife, and mother, I have confidence that I will have what I need because of my time in the MAC.”
Ellie McNeal, MAC ’13
biblical training
The Master of Arts in Counseling program combines comprehensive study of theology and counseling practices with practical experience under the guidance of experienced professionals.
Our curriculum is crafted to be cumulatively sequential and thoroughly cohesive.
Each discipline derives its content and methodology from Scripture and therefore necessarily draws on—and informs—all other disciplines.
Core Courses
54 credits
AP 101: Introduction to Apologetics
BT 101: Bible Survey
BT 173: Principles of Biblical Interpretation
CH 141 OR 151: History of Christianity I OR History of Christianity II
NT 143: New Testament Theology for Application
OT 141: Old Testament Theology for Application
ST 611: Union with Christ
PTC 151: Dynamics of Biblical Change
PTC 178: Helping Relationships
PTC 221: Counseling and Physiology
PTC 243: Theology and Secular Psychology
PTC 251: Marriage Counseling
PTC 261: Human Personality
PTC 303: Counseling Problems and Procedures
PTC 358: Counseling Children and Adolescents
PTC 372a: Counseling Observation A
PTC 523: Counseling in the Local Church
Electives
9 credits
Choose one theology elective course and two counseling elective courses.
Students have the opportunity to connect the riches of Westminster’s distinct curriculum with practical experience outside the classroom. Students must secure a practicum location and mentor to complete 100 hours of counseling experience before their final term.
Our faculty are Theology and biblical studies courses are taught by Westminster faculty with Christian counseling courses taught by CCEF faculty.
Lecturing Faculty
Instructors
GET A TASTE OF OUR ONLINE COURSES
Our online courses leverage innovative technology and high-quality production to deliver excellent content in engaging formats.
The Master of Arts in Counseling will prepare you to serve in a wide range of contexts.
MAC STUDENTS & ALUMNI SERVE IN:
Church lay ministry
Counseling centers
Medical professions
Pastoral care
Community social work
K–12 education
AVAILABLE 100% ONLINE
To better equip the global church, Westminster offers the Master of Arts in Counseling fully online.
THE ONLINE EXPERIENCE:
A better way to learn online, for when you need to stay.
Greater flexibility that fits your life.
Engaging and innovative classroom environment.
Easy-to-use technology connects you to a global community.
Immediate application in life and ministry.
FLEXIBLE PROGRAMS THAT FIT YOUR LIFE
Our online programs are designed to fit your schedule. Complete courses at your own pace and start your degree during any of our five entrance terms.
Jan
January Term 2022
9 weeks | January 3–March 5
Mar
March Term 2022
10 weeks | March 7–May 14
June
June Term 2021
10 weeks | June 28–September 4
Sept
September* Term 2021
10 weeks | September 6–November 13
Oct
October Term 2021
10 weeks | October 4–December 11
*Note: CCEF courses are not available during the September term.
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Theological Studies Certificates
Not ready to commit to a full degree? Westminster now offers three distinct certificate options, with each certificate comprising three of our graduate-level courses from the MATS program.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will the MAC prepare me to become a licensed professional counselor?
No, the MAC does not provide the training required by state licensing boards or prepare you for licensure exams. It is designed to improve the counsel you are currently offering in your daily relationships and to equip you for the more formal role of counselor in the context of the local church and other ministry and non-profit settings.
How long does it take to earn an MAC degree?
The degree timing is flexible, but most students finish in 3-5 years
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