Master of Arts in Family Ministry and Master of Arts in Professional Counseling

The dual Master of Arts in Family Ministry and Master of Arts in Professional Counseling degree program provides Christ-centered graduate-level education to prepare servant leaders for family-ministry leadership by integrating a strong foundation in Christian Education and professional Christian counseling services in a variety of community and ministry-related settings. After completion of the Master of Arts in Professional Counseling, the graduate is eligible to apply for state LPC licensure. The Master of Arts degree in Professional Counseling prepares graduates to become Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCS) in the State of Texas. Becoming an LPC allows graduates to render counseling services in a variety of settings such as community counseling centers, drug and alcohol treatment facilities, college and university counseling centers, Christian counseling centers, private psychiatric hospitals, domestic violence shelters, churches, rehabilitation centers, and private practice. The burgeoning interest in professional counseling and the growing disillusionment with a morally neutral approach to counseling indicates the need for a graduate program that will apply biblical presuppositions as the starting points and goals in a counseling approach. Presently, all classes leading to the MA in Professional Counseling degree are taught in the evening and on the weekend.

A Bachelor's degree from an institution accredited by an Institutional Accrediting Agency approved by the US Department of Education
Evidence of sound moral character and compatibility with DBU's mission, A likelihood of academic success as demonstrated by a GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale in all previous course work

Official IELTS (International English Language-Testing System) overall band score of 6 with no individual band lower than 5.5.

Official TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score results must be submitted for the applicant to be considered for admission: an internet-based test score of 79 must be attained on the TOEFL. Provide an official Pearson PTE with a minimum score of 53.