A strength of this major is the interdisciplinary approach which stresses a basic understanding of social welfare, human behavior, and helping skills. All students participate in a semester long internship during the senior year. The Masters of Arts in Counseling provides academic training which prepares students to become Licensed Professional Counselors. Students specialize either in Mental Health Counseling or Marriage and Family Counseling. The curriculum includes courses in Human Development, Counseling Theory and Techniques, Statistics, Research Design, Multi-cultural Counseling, Career Counseling, Group Counseling, Biblical Anthropology and Theology, and Ethics.
All courses stress the integration of knowledge, skills, awareness, and Christian faith.
The field of psychology, counseling, and human services currently is ranked as one of the top ten fastest growing careers in the United States. Students with undergraduate degrees in psychology and human services find employment in private and government agencies, health care, education, criminal justice, and business. Although students readily find employment with a bachelor s degree, those who wish to advance in the field find it advantageous to pursue graduate work in psychology, social work, or counseling. Geneva College also offers a Master of Arts Degree in Counseling with specializations in Mental health Counseling and in Marriage and Family Counseling. There are numerous opportunities for internships in local hospitals, rehabilitation centers, schools, and government and human service agencies.