Overview

A graduate degree in Mental Health Counseling at South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary will equip you with the knowledge and skills that are critical for effectively counseling families and individuals in a variety of agency, church, and para-church settings. The SFBC&TS Mental Health Counseling program curriculum is representative of state licensure and certification requirements.

Program Highlights

Goals

Upon completion of the Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling program, the graduate should be able to:

Evaluate and implement Christian counseling theories and practices.
Produce scholarly research papers pertaining to theological and theoretical basis for counseling
Critique and apply human growth and development theories in context of Christian counseling.
Critique and apply the principles of diagnosing in the treatment of psychopathology considering Biblical worldview on mental illness.
Conduct comparative analysis of Biblical worldview and the secular as it pertains to issues of human sexuality, diversity, legal and ethical considerations, and professional standards through scholarly papers and/or projects.
Critique and apply group theories and practice in the context of Christian counseling.
Demonstrate proficiency in the analysis and application of different modes of counseling assessments.
Develop mock programs and methods of evaluations for common social issues.
Demonstrate the ability to assess cases and provide appropriate modes of counseling in community settings.

Demonstrate the ability to assess for substance abuse and implement appropriate counseling practices

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Career Development in Counseling

Social and Cultural Diversity

Marriage and Family Counseling Theories

Counseling in Community Settings

Diagnosis and Treatment of Psychopathology

Couples Counseling

Psychotherapy and Substance Abuse

Human Sexuality

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-12 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-01-06 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Florida City, United States

Disciplines

Counselling Psychology View 773 other Masters in Counselling Psychology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Other requirements

General requirements

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and the U.S. Department of Education (USDE).
A minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale.

Application for admission
$75 nonrefundable application fee
Official transcripts from all institutions leading to and awarding the applicant’s bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and all postbaccalaureate study
Recommendation form. The reference letter should serve as a pastoral or ministry reference, outlining program responsibilities, character, and work ethic.
Interview. All applicants will undergo an interview to learn more about them and confirm suitability for the Masters program.
Other evidence of potential for leadership the applicant may want to include

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

10950 USD / year

≈ 10950 USD / year
Out-of-State

10950 USD / year

≈ 10950 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10950 USD / year

≈ 10950 USD / year

Living costs

Florida City

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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