Master of Arts
in Counseling Ministries
Life is sacred, and human problems are complex. Transformation requires wisdom, love and hope.
MTSO’s Master of Arts in Counseling Ministries program equips students with broad theological foundations and counseling skills to help troubled individuals, families and communities.
In earning a MACM degree from MTSO, you will develop knowledge of major theories of counseling and psychotherapy, and learn to integrate psychological and behavioral sciences with wisdom from religious tradition.
Talk with an admissions counselor about MTSO and the MACM degree. Email or call 800-333-6876.
A MACM degree is offered in one of three tracks.
Track I – Pastoral Care and Counseling
59 credit hours
Provides grounding in the theory and practice of pastoral care while allowing students to choose special areas of study through the use of electives.
Sample schedule for Track I (Fall 2013 start)
Track II – Addiction Counseling
60.5 credit hours
Fulfills the 270 clock hours of chemical dependency-specific education, which is part of the Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor requirements set by the Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board. Post-graduation eligibility for licensure requirements includes related work experience (a master’s degree in a behavioral science may be substituted for 2,000 hours of work experience) and successful completion of the AODA written examination and the case presentation examination.
Sample schedule for Track II (Fall 2013 start)
Track III – Pastoral and Professional Counseling
83 credit hours
Intended for those who wish to pursue careers as professional counselors. Track III leads to eligibility to take the Professional Counselor Licensing Board examination.
Sample schedule for Track III (Fall 2013 start)
Degree requirements
For MACM degree requirements, click here.
Dual degree requirements are here.
A student’s perspective
MACM student Kaylan Guzman shared her story at MTSO’s annual Student Stories Luncheon. Here are highlights of her remarks.
