Master of Pastoral Studies / Master of Science in Counseling

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2013-2014 MPS-MS On-Campus Degree Program Course Listing (DPCL)

The Master of Pastoral Studies degree at LIM with a focus area in pastoral care provides theological and spiritual grounding for pastoral care in a variety of local church contexts and other pastoral settings. The Master of Science in Counseling, through the Department of Counseling at Loyola, provides in-depth education on counseling models and meets all educational requirements for state licensure as a professional counselor. Students in this program must be admitted separately to the Department of Counseling, as well as the Institute for Ministry.

Tuition

Currently, LIM students may register for up to 6 credits in the Department of Counseling at the discounted LIM tuition rate. All other counseling courses will be taken at the Department of Counseling tuition rate. Current tuition and fee schedules are available through the Office of Student Finance.

Degree Requirements

The total number of credits for the dual degree is 72 credits. The dual degree allows for courses in one program to count as electives or required courses in the other degree program.

Loyola Institute for Ministry Foundation Courses: 24 credit hours
LIM C703 Introduction to Practical Theology 3 crs.
LIM C711 Jewish Roots of Christian Faith (Old Testament) 3 crs.
LIM C712 Christian Origins (New Testament) 3 crs.
LIM C714 Grace, Christ, and Spirit 3 crs.
LIM C722 Church, Sacraments, and Liturgy 3 crs.
LIM C704 Spirituality, Morality, and Ethics 3 crs.
LIM C849 Introduction to Pastoral Care and Counseling 3 crs.
LIM C863 Family Systems 3 crs.

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Department of Counseling Foundation Courses: 4 credit hours
CNSL 702 Research and Statistical Methods in Counseling 3 crs.
CNSL 704 Research Writing Lab 1 cr.

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Department of Counseling Courses: 44 credit hours
CNSL 725 Lifespan Development 3 crs.
CNSL 776 Measurement and Assessment 3 crs.
CNSL 830 Counseling Theories 3 crs.
CNSL 835 Counseling Practice 3 crs.
CNSL 836 Individual Counseling Skills Lab 1 cr.
CNSL 840 Group Counseling 3 crs.
CNSL 843 Group Counseling Skills Lab 1 cr.
CNSL 841 Vocational Counseling 3 crs.
CNSL 864 Ethics in Individual, Marriage, and Family Counseling 3 crs.
CNSL 854 Child Diagnosis & Treatment 3 crs.
CNSL 855 Adult Diagnosis & Treatment 3 crs.
CNSL 842 Multicultural Counseling 3 crs.
CNSL 863 Fundamentals of Practicum and Internship 3 crs.
CNSL 865 Practicum (with group hours) 3 crs.
CNSL 866 Internship I 3 crs.
CNSL 866 Internship II 3 crs.

Course Sequence

LIM students who enter the joint M.P.S./M.S. degree program should register for CNSL A702 Research and Statistical Methods in Counseling in the Department of Counseling within the first 12 hours of work in counseling.

Students should also take the Loyola Institute for Ministry course LIM 703 Introduction to Practical Theology as early as possible. 

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