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Grand Rapids Theological Seminary Cornerstone University Counseling Ministries 1001 East Beltline NE Grand Rapids, MI 49525 US   Phone: 1-800-697-1133 Fax: 1-616-254-1623   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's M.A.- Counseling Ministries (for state licensure); ;M.Div.- Counseling Ministries (not for state licensure) On Campus   The Master of Arts in Counseling Ministries is designed to develop basic skills in biblical and theological interpretation, competency in the foundational skills essential to the practice of counseling, and the academic base for state licensure. The Master of Arts in Counseling Ministries is a 72-semester-hour degree program consisting of a 33-hour core in Bible and theology, and a 39-hour concentration in Counseling Ministries. The counseling concentration includes counseling philosophy and theory, techniques and skill development, and participatory learning through a practicum and internship. The Bible and theology core includes a 9-hour Cognate specialization (Youth Ministries, Women’s Ministries, Adult Ministries, Bible, Theology or Interdisciplinary). A thesis is also optional for the individual intending to pursue advanced study at the doctoral level. Applicants for this degree should possess a minimum 2.5 cumulative undergraduate grade point average from an accredited baccalaureate institution. For the student planning to enroll full time, the table below provides a detailed and specific curricular path. Those intending part- time enrollment will find valuable insights from this information for planning your ideal course sequencing.     Accreditation Information: Association of Theological Schools and the Higher Learning Commission  # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution is required. Major does not need to be in Bible or theology.  Pre-Requisite Courses None  International Student Requirements 1) Pre-Application 2) Official Application 3) Financial Support Form 4) Transcripts 5) TOEFL Examination Scores 6) Tuition Deposit 7) Student Visa  Requirements Qualifying Exam: None Required Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: 2.5 English Proficiency: Yes Research Competency: Yes Clinical Internship: Yes   Work Experience None  Volunteer Experience GRTS students serve each semester in a local church or parachurch ministry.  Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Master of Divinity: Hebrew & Greek M.A. Old Testament: Hebrew M.A. New Testament: Greek  Other Requirements Consult www.grts.us for specific requirements for the M.A. Counseling Ministries program.    Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time: 332  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 121  Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit: $370  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition: $8880  Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience: Less than 1 Year  Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year:   Placement Percentage:   Historically Black: No   Religious Affiliation: Interdenominational