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Master of Arts - PCC (Clinical Track)

The Master of Arts in Pastoral Care and Counseling (Clinical Track) provides academic and professional training needed in order for persons to provide ministerial support and counseling to individuals, couples and families within diverse settings. In conjunction with The Center for Religion and Psychotherapy of Chicago the program provides the academic course work and clinical practicum required to sit for licensure as a professional counselor in the state of Illinois.

Broadly, the degree program is designed to equip students with the skills necessary to effectively integrate theology and pastoral education (inclusive of, but not limited to the study of human development, crisis intervention and counseling, and pathology) into their ministerial practice.

Admission

Admission Requirements:

Graduation from an accredited college or university;
A grade point average of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
Proficiency in the English language. Applicants for whom English is not their first language will be required to give evidence of such competence (demonstrated by a TOEFL score).

A completed application consists of:

Application Form
Personal Statement
3 Additional Essay Questions
3 letters of reference
In-person interview
Transcripts from all institutions attended
$75 application fee
Background check (conducted by the seminary, may take up to two weeks to complete)
Additional financial and church documents are required of international students in order to satisfy internal and federal requirements.

Unlike our other master programs, we only accept applications for the Clinical Track for fall matriculation. Applications are due January 15. Additionally, an interview is required in early March. Students who are not admitted into the clinical track, may be offered acceptance into the Master of Arts in Pastoral Care and Counseling.

Graduation

MA Pastoral Care and Counseling Degree - 60 semester hours
MAPCC - Degree Grid

Designated Field Courses - 20 Semester Hrs
Bible	8 Hrs
Church History	3 Hrs
Theology & Ethics	6 Hrs
Theory & Practice of Ministry	3 Hrs

Pastoral Care and Counseling - 24 Semester Hrs
Pastoral Care and Counseling

Clinical Training (Taken at CRPC) - 18 Semester Hrs
Pastoral Care and Counseling

Integrative Courses - 1 Semester Hr
Integrative Seminar	1 Hr
Clinical Pastoral Education	0 Hr

Open Electives - 6 Semester Hrs

Cross-Cultural Education
Students live in a world of differences, cross-cultural in terms of ethnicity, language, socio-economic status, religion, ideology, gender, and nationality. Cross-cultural dimensions are intrinsically part of the whole curriculum at Garrett-Evangelical. Students complete a cross-cultural requirement both to gain a deepened awareness of the cultural and religious world of ministry and a heightened awareness of their own cultural context and personal identity. Students may meet this requirement through a variety of means (courses, travel courses, field education, independent studies, and/or exchange programs).

Continuing Evaluations
In consultation with advisors, students develop, update, and review a portfolio that cumulatively expresses student development through the curriculum. It includes a variety of materials (e.g., written course materials, external evaluations, field education reports, interviews, examinations) appropriate to expected degree learning outcomes.

Center of Religion and Psychotherapy

For licensure, students must complete work at The Center for Religion and Psychotherapy. Students are encouraged to concurrently apply to Garrett-Evangelical's MAPPC (Clinical Track) and CRPC's program. While students can do each program independently, both must be completed for licensure.

The CRPC is a not-for-profit organization offering psychotherapy and pastoral counseling for adults and adolescents, individuals and couples, since 1965. It is fully accredited as a clinical and educational site by the American Association of Pastoral Counselors. Staff members are licensed by the state of Illinois, and have been trained both in psychodynamic psychotherapy and in the engagement of the spiritual and religious dynamics of human experience.

Plus Program

The Plus Program, an executive education program specifically for religious leaders, is a distinct collaboration between Garrett-Evangelical and Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management. Through academic rigor, professional relevance for religious leaders, and the flexibility you need to succeed, the Plus Program equips you to effectively lead your ministry for the 21st Century. This two-year program is taught by senior faculty and practitioners at Kellogg School of Management and Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary.

To learn how you can be a part of this cutting-edge program visit the Plus Program webpage now.