Prerequisites: High School Diploma or Equivalent

The Associate of Arts in Christian Counseling (A.A.C.C.) degree is designed to broaden the understanding of the multi-faceted aspects of Christian counseling.  This program will equip ministry practitioners with necessary skills to counsel from a biblical and Christian perspective and will enhance their effectiveness of ministering to people.

Courses You’ll Complete to Earn Your Degree

• BTH 106 Bible Doctrines
• BNT 100 New Testament Survey
• BOT 111 Old Testament Survey I
• BOT 122 Old Testament Survey II
• BPA 111 Foundations of Faith/Studying for Success
• BOT 230 Old Testament Men and Women of Faith
• BTH 101 Obedience
• BPA 131 Prayer I
• BPA 342 Prayer II
• BTH 260 Fruit and Gifts of the Spirit
• BTH 341 Spiritual Warfare I
• BTH 490 The Blood Covenant
• BPA 232 God’s Authority in the Believer
• CED 111 Life Management
• GBTH 510 The Mind of Christ
• BPA 211 Study Methods
• CCS 101 Christian Counseling 100
• CCS 211 Christian Counseling 200
• CCS 301 Building Strong Marriages and Families
• GCCS 623 Counseling for Change

Each student will be assigned an academic advisor to help him or her throughout this program. (Courses are subject to change at the suggestion of your academic advisor)

A student may substitute up to 5 courses providing that all prerequisites are met. A clear relationship must exist between the selected courses. Students may choose courses from the student catalog.  All course substitutions must be approved by the student's academic advisor.

A total of 60 semester hours are required, with a minimum of thirty semester hours from CBIS. A 2.5 GPA is required on a scale of 4.0. Each course is worth 3 semester hours.

*The completion of CED151 English Grammar and CED251 English I is a requirement for all undergraduate degree programs.*