Counseling Psychology
At Corban, counseling psychology is more than theory—it’s about building practical skills to help people in real life. You’ll study the same core concepts and psychological theories taught at universities across the country, but through a distinctly Christian lens that emphasizes what’s redemptive, effective, and life-giving.
If you want to serve, lead, and love others well through a Christ-centered understanding of human behavior, Corban’s counseling psychology program is your next step, with practical, hands-on training and biblically grounded learning.
Completion
4 Years
Credits
120
Major
Counseling Psychology
Delivery
On Campus
Featured Courses
Counseling Children & Adolescents
Learn the foundational skills and approaches for working with children, teens, and their families. This course covers key developmental stages, DSM-5 diagnoses, and ethical and legal considerations, while providing hands-on practice in counseling techniques and consultation. You’ll grow in competence and confidence as you prepare to support young people through life’s challenges.
Issues in Pre-marriage, Marriage, and Divorce
Understand the complexities of marital and premarital relationships from a counseling perspective. This course explores biblical models and counseling strategies for navigating relational dynamics, conflict, and divorce. You will also create a practical premarital counseling plan for use in ministry or clinical practice.
Crisis & Trauma
Gain the tools to walk with others through trauma and crisis. Learn foundational models of trauma therapy and crisis intervention—including grief, abuse, and relational trauma—while practicing biblically rooted, evidence-based approaches to care and healing.
Group Dynamics
Examine how groups form, function, and influence behavior. This course explores stages of group formation, structure, roles, leadership styles, and theories of group process. Students will complete assessments to better understand their own group style, with the goal of strengthening skills for effective group participation.
For a complete list of courses in this program, view the program overview.
For official course descriptions, refer to the academic catalog.
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1
or more internship or research experiences for each student
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15
hours per semester spent by every counseling psychology major serving in ministry or volunteer roles
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8%
job growth projected for social and community service managers*
*according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
At Corban, counseling psychology is personal. Gain practical, biblically grounded training in human behavior—while being mentored by faculty who walk with you through life’s challenges, helping you grow not just as a future counselor, but as a whole person and a follower of Christ.
Career Opportunities
Many graduates step directly into careers in human services, education, ministry, non-profit leadership, addictions counseling, and other people-helping professions. Others continue on to graduate school to pursue licensure as professional counselors. Career opportunities include any people-helping role, such as:
- Social Worker
- Community Services Manager
- Ministry Leader
- Human Resources Manager
- Licensed Professional Counselor
- Psychologist
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