Overview and Objectives
Perelandra College’s Master of Arts in Counseling Program is designed to benefit the student presently involved or intending to become involved in a helping, care-giving and/or counseling activity. Program objectives are based on current knowledge of individual, family and community needs in our increasingly diverse society. The first six courses have strong emphasis on theory and the second six courses focus on practical application of counseling and care-giving skills.

Program Objectives:
As a result of participation in Perelandra College’s Master of Arts in Counseling program students will:
• learn about the counseling profession and how it benefits clientele in community and/or professional settings;
• practice ethical principles in all aspects of their counseling activities;
• participate in a practicum experience that includes personal counseling, counseling clients under supervision, and networking to build a support and referral system;
• increase willingness to understand attitudes, beliefs, issues and behaviors of diverse populations and the influence these have in the counseling context;
• become competent in applying appropriate counseling theories and techniques to specific interventions;
• gain proficiency in identifying the needs of clients at each developmental season of life and deliver services accordingly;
• skillfully practice assessment and diagnosis;
•  understand the unique dynamics associated with couples, family, child and group counseling;
• critically analyze research related to the counseling profession;
• integrate counseling theory and principles with their personal spiritual worldview for the purposes of enriching meaningful and empathetic exchange with their clients.

For details about the Counseling program