Student ID# ______
PROGRAM CHECKLIST: MA Counseling/ Master of Divinity – Pastoral Counseling Track (Portland)Catalog Year 2013-2014
Spiritual formation studies (4credits)CreditsTerm & Year
SFS 502 (2)Practicing Prayer and Other Key Disciplines( )______
SFS 504 (2)Growing into Ethical Maturity( )______
Biblical interpretation studies (16 credits)
DBS 506 (4)Learning to Interpret Scripture ( )______
BLS 501 (4)Interpreting Genesis - Song of Solomon( )______
BLS 502 (4)Interpreting Prophets - Gospels( )______
BLS 503 (4)Interpreting Acts - Revelation( )______
Biblical language studies (14Credits)
NTS 501 (3)Functional Foundations of Greek( )______
NTS 502 (3)Functional Application of Greek( )______
or NTS 508 (3)Introducing Foundation for Greek Exegesis( )______
NTS 509 (3)Greek Reading and Syntax( )______
(Students complete either NTS 501/502 or NTS 508/509)
OTS 501 (3)Functional Foundations of Hebrew( )______
OTS 502 (3)Functional Application of Hebrew( )______
or OTS 508 (3)Introducing Foundation for Hebrew Exegesis( )______
OTS 509 (3)Hebrew Reading and Syntax( )______
(Students complete either OTS 501/502 or OTS 508/509)
NTS 515 (2)Principles of Exegesis( )______
or OTS 515 (2)Principles of Exegesis( )______
Theological studies (16 credits)
THS 501 (4)Knowing the Triune God: Theology I( )______
THS 502 (4)Glorifying the God of Our Salvation: Theology II( )______
THS 503 (2)Living as the Community of the Spirit: Theology III( )______
THS 508 (2)Integrating Ministry and Theology( ) ______
CHS 505 (4)Wisdom from Church History( )______
or CHS 506 (2)Insight and Inspiration from Church History( )______
& CHS 5xx (2)Church history elective( )______
(Students complete either CHS 505 or CHS 506 and a CHS elective)
Ministerial studies (18 credits)
DIS 501 (2)Communicating Christ in Culture( )______
DMS 501 (2)Thinking Theologically about Ministry Leadership( )______
DMS 502 (2)Introducing Theology and Practice of Worship( )______
DMS 506 (2)Developing Godly Leadership for the 21st Century( )______
or PCW 513 (2)Women in Leadership( )______
EMS 505 (2)Growing Disciples Intentionally( )______
PTS 503 (2)Practicing Evangelism and Apologetics( )______
PTS 504 (2)Maximizing the Church's Redemptive Influence( )______
PTS 508 (2)Developing Strong Families( )______
PTS 510 (2)Preparing and Preaching Expository Sermons( )______
Counseling studies (60credits)
CNS 501 (2) Clinical Foundations: Skills/Interventions( )______
CNS 502 (2)Psychological Theory & Techniques( )______
CNS 503 (2)Family Systems Therapy( )______
CNS 504 (2)Psychotherapeutic Systems( )______
CNS 505 (3) Psychopathology( )______
CNS 506 (3)Legal and Ethical Issues( )______
CNS 507 (3)Human Life Span Development( )______
CNS 508 (2)Introduction to Integrative Issues( )______
CNS 509 (2)Advanced Integration( )______
CNS 510 (2)Spiritual Development and Assessment( )______
CNS 512 (2)Group Counseling( )______
CNS 513 (2) Social and Cultural Foundations( )______
CNS 516 (2)Marriage Counseling( )______
CNS 518 (2)Career and Lifestyle Development( )______
CNS 519 (1)Treatment Planning and Outcome Assessment( )______
CNS 523 (2)Human Sexuality( ) ______
CNS 524 (2)Research in Counseling & Family Studies( )______
CNS 525 (3)Tests and Measurements( )______
CNS 526 (1)Psychopharmacology( )______
CNS 528 (1)Neuropsychology & Intro to Psychopharmacology( )______
CNS 529 (2)Counseling Addictions( )______
CNS 530 (2)Counseling Practicum( )______
CNS 531 (2)Internship Case Conference I( )______
CNS 532 (2)Internship Case Conference II( )______
CNS 533 (2)Internship Case Conference III( )______
CNS 534 (2) Internship Case Conference IV( ) ______
CNS 544 (2)Counseling Violence and Abuse Issues( ) ______
CNS 557 (1)Emergency Preparedness: Suicide Prevention( ) ______
CNS 558 (1)Emergency Preparedness: Trauma Counseling( ) ______
CNS 581 (0)Comprehensive Clinical Integration Paper( ) ______
(CNS Electives – 3Credits – Consult with department advisor)
CNS ___ (1-2) ______( ) ______
CNS ___ (1-2) ______( ) ______
CNS ___ (1-2) ______( ) ______
Completed credits at WesternAdvanced placement granted
Transfer credits accepted
Total to date
TOTAL NEEDED FOR GRADUATION:128
Prepared by ______Date Rev: 8/27/13