A CHRISTIAN CLINICAL COUNSELING CURRICULUM INTENDED TO MAKE YOU BETTER QUALIFIED THAN A SECULAR PSYCHOLOGIST! OUR MAIN COURSE OF STUDY: [Note--We suggest obtaining used copies from such outlets as Amazon.com or visiting your public Essential Psychopathology and Its Treatment, Second Edition, Revised for DSM IV Trauma and Recovery, by Judith Herman, M.D., Basic Books, (2002) AM I BAD? Recovering from Abuse by Heyward B. Ewart, III, Ph.D. (2007) Gentling: A Clinician's Guide to Treating PTSD in Abused Children Author: Krill, William E. (order through Loving Healing Press: Lovinghealing.com) Good Grief by Granger E. Westberg (Hardcover - Sep 30, 2004) Desk Reference to the Diagnostic Criteria From DSM-IV-TR (Desk Reference To The Diagnostic Criteria From The DSM-IV-TR) (Spiral-bound) by American Psychiatric Association (Student need only develop a familiarity with usage of this reference book.) Research Methodology: A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners by Ranjit Kumar (Paperback - Jul 15, 2005) Divided Staffs, Divided Selves: A Case Approach to Mental Health Ethics by Stanley Joel Reiser, Harold J. Bursztajn, Paul S. Appelbaum, and Thomas G. Gutheil [40 of 90 graduate credits] MASTER'S DEGREE AWARDED -THE DOCTORAL REQUIREMENTS- Master the scoring of Personality Assessment Inventory, Leslie Morey, Ph.D. Psychological Assessment Resources, Inc. A research paper, publishable book, or project demonstrating excellence. Double-spaced, referenced, and indexed. Must be an important contribution to the field of Christian counseling. [30 credits] THE ABOVE REQUIREMENTS PROVIDE ANOTHER 50 CREDITS, FOR A TOTAL OF THE 90 CREDITS NEEDED FOR YOUR DOCTORATE. YOU HAVE EARNED A PH.D. IN CHRISTIAN CLINICAL COUNSELING THAT YOU CAN BE PROUD OF FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE
[CERTIFIED AS A "PREMIER" ACADEMIC INSTITUTION BY THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF CHRISTIAN THERAPISTS FOR TWO CONSECUTIVE YEARS]
The entire program, master's and doctorate: $2,450
plus texts self-purchased. .
[or ten consecutive monthly payments of $250]
[Those holding a master's degree can pursue the Ph.D. only. Tuition: $1,250]
[or ten consecutive monthly payments of $130.00]
THE PRELIMINARY REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS PROGRAM ARE:
1. A bachelor's degree or equivalent. Your work experience and existing knowledge may help qualify you. Unaccredited degrees and course work are acceptable depending upon content and scope.
2. A firm personal belief that you have been called and gifted for this vocation.
Application fee is $45, refundable if we are unable to admit you. (See our "Applications" and "Donations" pages.)
Upon acceptance, the student is required to hear the following audio CD teachings by Fr. Ewart (See "Podcasts" tab.):
"The Bread of Life"
"Finding Your Purpose and Your Self"
"Marriage..A Second Chance at Life"
"Radio Interview on book AM I BAD? Recovering from Abuse"
"As a Little Child"
Submit a three or four sentence summary of each of the above, just to demonstrate that you have heard and understood the message.
--NEW OPPORTUNITY, NOT REQUIRED--
The University of North Florida has offered our graduate students admission in the
Conflict Transformation Certification Program.
The studies are offered online.
Application Form:http://www.unf.edu/graduatestudies/pdf/Graduate%20Application.pdf
An examination demonstrating understanding of each of the texts listed below, studied in the order listed. Contact your curriculum advisor as you begin and complete each text.
or local university library. The following, however, have been carefully
selected for value and cost.]
Jerrold S. Maxmen, Nicholas G. Ward
Essential Psychotherapies, Second Edition: Theory and Practice
Alan S. Gurman, Stanley B. Messer
Essential Skills in Family Therapy: From the First Interview to Termination (Hardcover)
by JoEllen Patterson (Author), Lee Williams (Author), Claudia Grauf-Grounds (Author), Larry Chamow (Author)
Essentials of Psychological Testing by Susana Ubina, Paperback July 26, 2004
Selected articles by Bishop Ewart (order when ready by email)
Alcoholics Anonymous; A.A. World Services (The "Big Book"); available from Amazon.com
Alcoholics Anonymous and the Diabolical Twelve Step Programs, by Michelle Fleming order from Canisius Books (See "Favorite Links" page. [Note: Although this book is written from a strictly Catholic point of view, the contents are of great value to all Christians]
HUMAN NATURE AND CONDUCT: An Introduction to Social Psychology (Cosimo Classics Philosophy) by John Dewey (Hardcover - Dec 1, 2007)
Note that two areas usually ignored by secular programs are included:
abuse/trauma and addictions.
Frequent telephone contact with your curriculum advisor, and every time you begin treating a new patient.
Subscribe to Recovering the Self: A Journal of Hope and Healing (http://www.recoveringself.com/)
Order and retain free copy of the Psychological Assessment Resources catalog.
Documentation of 1,000 clock hours of counseling experience. You must meet weekly with a counselor near your home but he or she must be pre-approved by Fr. Ewart. This requirement can be fulfilled while you are completing your text assignments. [20 credits]
HOW TO PROCEED
Go to "Applications" page. Then go to "Donations" page to send your application fee.
If you have any questions, email our president, Bishop Heyward Ewart, Ph.D. (See HOME PAGE).
Tuition is due upon acceptance unless other arrangements have been made.
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