Student ID# ______
PROGRAM CHECKLIST: MA Counseling/ Master of Divinity – Pastoral Counseling Specialization (Portland)Catalog Year 2014-2015
Spiritual formation studies (4 credits) Credits Term & 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 (14 Credits)
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 (60 credits)
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 – 3 Credits – 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: 5/14/14