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PROGRAM CHECKLIST: M.A. – MFT / MABTS - Dual Degree (SJC/SAC)Catalog Year 2015-2016Spiritual & personal 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 501X (2)Interpreting OT 1: Genesis – 2 Samuel( )______
BLS 501Y (2)Interpreting OT 2: 1 Kings – Song Solomon( )______
BLS 502X (2)Interpreting OT 3: Prophets( )______
BLS 502Y (2)Interpreting NT 1: Matthew to John( )______
BLS 503X (2)Interpreting NT 2: Epistles 1( )______
BLS 503Y (2)Interpreting NT 3: Epistles 2( )______
Theological studies (12 credits)
THS 501 (4)Knowing the Triune God: Theology 1( )______
THS 502 (4)Glorifying the God of Our Salvation: Theology 2( )______
THS 503 (2)Living as the Community of the Spirit: Theology III( )______
THS 508 (2)Integrating Ministry and Theology( ) ______
Option #1 Exegetical Track (22 credits) Note: (Languages are required of students entering the ThM program)
(4 credits of church history is also required for students entering the ThM program)
Biblical language studies (18 Credits)
NTS 508 (3)Foundation for Greek Exegesis( )______
NTS 509 (3)Greek Reading/Syntax( )______
NTS 515 (2)Principles of Exegesis( )______
OTS 508 (3)Foundation for Hebrew Exegesis( )______
OTS 509 (3)Hebrew Reading/Syntax( )______
OTS 515 (2)Principles of Exegesis( )______
NTS/OTS 5xx (2) Exegesis Elective( )______
Restricted electives (4 credits)
(Students complete four credits of restricted electives chosen in consultation with their advisor from BLS, NTS, OTS, CHS, or THS prefixes.)
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Option #2 Theological Track(22 credits)
Theological Studies (4 credits)
(Student complete either CHS 505 or CHS506 + CHS Elective)
CHS 505 (4)Wisdom from Church History( )______
or CHS 506 (2)Insight and Inspiration from Church History( )______
& CHS 5xx (2)Church history elective( )______
Restricted electives (18 credits): With your advisor’s assistance, select from BLS, NTS, OTS, CHS, or THS prefixes.
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Counseling studies (60 credits)
CNS 501(2) Clinical Foundations( )______
CNS 502 (3)Psychological Theory & Techniques( )______
CNS 503 (3)Family Systems Therapy( )______
CNS 504 (2)Psychotherapeutic Systems( )______
CNS 505 (3) Psychopathology( )______
CNS 506 (2)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 (3)Group Counseling( )______
CNS 513 (2) Social and Cultural Foundations( )______
CNS 516 (3)Marriage Counseling( )______
CNS 517 (2)Child and Adolescent Therapy( )______
CNS 518 (2)Career and Lifestyle Development( )______
CNS 523 (2)Human Sexuality( ) ______
CNS 524 (2)Research in Counseling & Family Studies( )______
CNS 525 (3)Tests and Measurements( )______
CNS 526 (2) Psychopharmacology (Sacramento campus) OR
or CNS 527 (2)Physiology and Pharmacology of Addiction (San Jose campus)( )______
CNS 529 (2)Counseling Addictions( )______
CNS 530 (2)Counseling Practicum I( )______
CNS 531 (2)Counseling Practicum II( )______
CNS 532 (2)Counseling Practicum III( )______
CNS 544 (3)Counseling Violence and Abuse Issues( ) ______
CNS 553 (2)Human Services ( ) ______
CNS 559 (2)Emergency Preparedness: Crisis Management( ) ______
Completed credits at Western SeminaryAdvanced standing granted
Transfer credits accepted
Total to date
TOTAL NEEDED FOR GRADUATION:114
Prepared by ______Date Rev: 10/5/15