Credit Breakdown by Year

Year 1: Advanced Certificate: 44 credits

Year 2: Diploma/ Associates: 44 credits

Year 3: Bachelor’s Degree: 44 credits

Year 4/5: Master’s Degree: 56 credits

Year 5/6: Doctorate (Ph.D.): 30 credits

Year 1: Advanced Certificate (44 Credits)

Foundations of Psychology and Biblical Principles

Module 1: Introduction to Psychology

Module 2: Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology

Module 3: Introduction to Biological Bases of Behavior

Module 4: Introduction to Developmental Psychology

Module 5: Introduction to Cognitive Psychology

Module 6: Introduction to Social Psychology

Module 7: Introduction to Personality Theories

Module 8: Introduction to Abnormal Psychology

Module 9: Introduction to Counseling and Psychotherapy

Module 10: Introduction to Cross-Cultural Psychology

Module 11: Introduction to Integrative Christian Psychology

Year 2: Diploma/Associates (44 Credits)

Intermediate Psychology and Spiritual Growth

Module 1: Recapping Research Methods

Module 2: Intermediate Neuropsychology

(From Module 3, focus is no longer combined, but we split focus between secular and spiritual elements)

Module 3: Intermediate Lifespan Development 

Module 4: Intermediate Cognitive Neuroscience

Module 5: Intermediate Health Psychology

Module 6: Intermediate Positive Psychology

Module 7: Intermediate Industrial and Organizational Psychology

Module 8: Intermediate Family Psychology

Module 9: Intermediate Trauma and Resilience

Module 10: Intermediate Educational Psychology

Module 11: Intermediate Counseling Techniques

Year 3: Bachelor’s Degree (44 Credits)

Specializations and Applied Psychology with Biblical Integration

Module 1: Advanced Psychopathology

(From Module 2, focus on scriptural connections are strengthened)

Module 2: Advanced Forensic Psychology

Module 3: Advanced Substance Abuse Counseling

Module 4: Advanced Counseling Special Populations

Module 5: Advanced Psychotherapy Approaches

Module 6: Advanced Community Psychology

Module 7: Advanced Health Promotion and Behavior Change

Module 8: Advanced Cross-Cultural Counseling (Counseling Across Cultures)

Module 9: Advanced Crisis Intervention and Trauma Response

Module 10: Advanced Psychology of Religion and Spirituality

Module 11: Advanced Professional Ethics and Practice Management

Year 4/5: Master’s Degree (56 Credits)

Advanced Psychological Practice and Biblical Insights

Module 1: Positive Psychology

Module 2: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Module 3: Dialectical Behavior Therapy 

Module 4: Life Coaching

Module 5: Psychological Healing of Trauma

Module 6: Building Self-Worth through Cognitive Restructuring

Module 7: Cognitive Mastery and Emotional Resilience

Module 8: Temperament and Behavioral Transformation

Module 9: Cognitive Renewal for Personal Development

Module 10: Soul Care and Mental Wellness

Module 11: Neuropsychological Approach to Mental Illness and Grace

Module 12: 

• Minimum of 200 hours of counseling experience, verified and signed off by a qualified counselor, pastor, or office manager. A contactable reference must be provided for verification.
• Dissertation – Counseling module of your choice utalising case studies from your 200 hours (or)
• Critical evaluation of existing modules, identifying errors or areas of disagreement, and offering well-researched alternatives.

Year 5/6: Doctorate (Ph.D.) (30 Credits)

• Additional 200 hours of counseling experience: verified and signed off by a qualified counselor, pastor, or office manager. A contactable reference must be provided for verification.
• Thesis: Bridging Theology and Psychology