Overview

Offered by the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, this Master of Science in Christian Counseling of Substance Use and Addictive Disorders degree is an intensive survey of psychological theory and counseling practices, presented within a biblical framework that expands upon the Christian worldview. Students explore the cultural, familial and sociological influences on people with addictions. There is an emphasis on character formation, stages of spiritual growth and personal spiritual health for the counselor.A master’s degree is an eligibility requirement for pursuing counseling licensure in many states. This Master of Science in Christian substance abuse counseling program may prepare graduates to seek licensure in Arizona as an addiction counselor. The courses are designed to align with the national academic requirements established by the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC).Immerse yourself within Grand Canyon University’s welcoming and supportive learning environment as you expand your knowledge of Scripture and biblical truths. Benefit from the diverse perspectives of your peers and fully qualified instructors as you work through the curriculum online or on-campus. All students are encouraged to develop their communication skills and qualities of servant leadership, as well as to think analytically about matters of professional ethics.

Careers

Prepare to serve and lead others in God’s name as you work toward becoming a Christian substance abuse counselor. Professionals in this field often find it personally fulfilling to effect positive change in individuals, families and their communities. This master’s degree may prepare students to pursue counseling positions in any of the following settings:

Private practices

Hospitals and substance abuse clinics

Inpatient and outpatient recovery programs

Jails, prisons and juvenile detention centers

Social service agencies

Faith-based organizations

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biblical Foundations for Counselors: The Story of God

Spiritual Formation: Becoming a Healthy Practitioner

Integration of Scripture with Counseling Theory

Psychopharmacology and Addictions

Co-Occurring Disorders

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 2 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-03 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-01-06 00:00:00

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More details

Rolling admission

Language

English

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Credits

48 SCH

Delivered

Online

Disciplines

Christian Studies Counselling Psychology View 243 other Masters in Counselling Psychology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.8

GRE^®

Required

GMAT

500

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Graduate applicants may be accepted at GCU with an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or program that has been approved by Grand Canyon University (GCU), with a 2.8 GPA or higher.

All students must submit baccalaureate bearing college transcripts to meet the admission requirements of the University.

Additionally, if students cannot meet the GPA requirements with their transcripts, but have a test score that meets admissions requirements, students will be eligible for full admission. If both the degree-bearing transcript and the test scores do not meet admissions requirements, students may be eligible to be admitted based on the Standards for Admission with Specification.

Tuition Fee

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International

28320 USD/full

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 590 USD per credit during 2 months.
National

28320 USD/full

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 590 USD per credit during 2 months.
In-State

28320 USD/full

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 590 USD per credit during 2 months.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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