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
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
- PY630 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
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: Tue. & Thur. 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
- PY630 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