Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology (MACP)

 

The MACP program integrates psychological science with Christian faith perspectives to prepare students for counseling ministry and mental health practice. Coursework covers counseling theories, psychopathology, assessment, group therapy, marriage and family counseling, and supervised clinical practicum.

Program Goal

Integrative Competency: Develop the ability to combine Evangelical Theology with Clinical Psychology.
Contemporary Counseling Application: Familiarize with and apply Christian Counseling Psychology theories relevant to the needs of the present time.
Communication Development: Strengthen communication skills to engage effectively with multi-generational, multi-cultural, and multi-ethnic groups.
Transformational Counseling Leadership: Develop Christian counselors who bring positive change to families, local churches, and local communities.

Quick Facts

Credits: 48
Duration: 2 Years
Format: On-campus / Blended
Acceditation: ATS,ABHE

Contact Admissions

Dalsung Jung
Director of MACP
Phone: 562.926-1023 (EXT 310)
Email: macp@cpu.edu
Office Hours: Mon-Fri 9AM-5PM

Education Process

Professional Core Courses

24 units
  • CP650 Integration of Theology and Psychology
  • PY500 Counseling Theories and Practices
  • PY530 Cross-Cultural Psychology
  • PY540 Human Growth and Development
  • PY511 Theories of Marriage and Family Therapy
  • PY633 Law, Ethics, and Professional Issues in Counseling
  • PY640 Crisis and Suicide Risk Intervention
  • PY660 Alcohol and Substance Use Disorder

Elective Courses
Choose 4 courses

12 units
  • CP644 Child and Adolescent Counseling
  • PY630 Premarital and Marital Counseling
  • PY543 Community Mental Health
  • PY570 Child, Spousal & Partner Abuse
  • PY620 Dependent Adult and Elder Care
  • PY621 Group Dynamics & Counseling

Capstone Project

3 units
  • PY670 Capstone Project

Any Three Biblical Elective Courses

9 units
  • Biblical Course 1
  • Biblical Course 2
  • Biblical Course 3