Human Services Counseling (M.A.) - Christian Ministries
Important: This degree plan is effective for those starting this degree program in fall 2023 through summer 2024. This degree plan will remain in effect for students who do not break enrollment or who do not change degree programs, concentrations, or cognates.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| HSCO 500 | Introduction to Human Services Counseling 1 | 3 |
| HSCO 502 | Human Growth and Development | 3 |
| HSCO 506 | Integration of Spirituality and Counseling | 3 |
| HSCO 508 | Studies in Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| HSCO 509 | Multicultural Issues in Human Services | 3 |
| HSCO 511 | Group Dynamics | 3 |
| Total Hours | 18 | |
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HSCO 500 Introduction to Human Services Counseling (3 c.h.) is a required first entry course for all students in this degree
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Christian Ministries Cognate | ||
| COMS 542 | Communication in Christian Ministry | 3 |
| HOMI 601 | Foundations of Expository Teaching and Preaching | 3 |
| LEAD 620 | Mission, Vision, and Strategic Planning | 3 |
| Choose three credit hours of the following: | 3 | |
| Developing a Philosophy of Youth Ministry | ||
| Organizing Youth Ministries | ||
| Integrating Youth Ministry into the Home and Church | ||
| Contextualization of Evangelism and Discipleship in Youth Ministry | ||
| Total Hours | 12 | |
All applicable prerequisites must be met
Graduation Requirements
- Complete 30 hours
- A maximum of 50% of the program hours may be transferred if approved and allowable, including credit from an earned degree from Liberty University on the same academic level
- 2.5 GPA
- No grade of D or below may be applied to the degree (includes grades of D+ & D-)
- Liberty University course work that is more than 10 years old may not be applied towards this degree. Students are required to repeat the course if it has exceeded the age limit
- Degree must be completed within 5 years
- Submission of Degree Completion Application must be completed within the last semester of a student’s anticipated graduation date
Program Offered in Online Format
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Hours | |
| COMS 542 | Communication in Christian Ministry | 3 |
| HSCO 500 | Introduction to Human Services Counseling 1 | 3 |
| HSCO 502 | Human Growth and Development | 3 |
| HSCO 508 | Studies in Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| HOMI 601 | Foundations of Expository Teaching and Preaching | 3 |
| HSCO 506 | Integration of Spirituality and Counseling | 3 |
| HSCO 509 | Multicultural Issues in Human Services | 3 |
| HSCO 511 | Group Dynamics | 3 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Second Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| LEAD 620 | Mission, Vision, and Strategic Planning | 3 |
| YOUT Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Total Hours | 30 | |
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HSCO 500 is a required first entry course for all students in this degree
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Choose one of the following courses: YOUT 510, 520, 615, or 630