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CHM 4940, 4941
Church Internship in Children’s Ministry
This four-semester-hour requirement will involve you in two consecutive semesters of work with children in a local church: Fall/Spring,
Spring/Summer, or Summer/Fall. You will experience at least six consecutive months of ministry and will be involved with a range of
seasonal events and programming typical of a church calendar. This internship requires a field supervisor who is at least a half-time
vocational staff member in children's ministry. (2, 2)
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HRISTIAN
S
ERVICE
L
EARNING
CSL 0101
Christian Service Learning 1
Having identified a local church during your first semester experience, you will now faithfully attend that church and volunteer at least 20
clock hours of service within that ministry or a ministry designated by the church. This service must be documented and be approved by
the church/ministry and a record submitted to the CSL office. No credit will be given, but completion of the service hours is a graduation
requirement. Lack of faithfulness in attending or participating in a local church is an issue related to Christian character; failure to
demonstrate faithfulness will be addressed by the Student Life office. (0)
Prerequisite: SOC 1112
CSL 0201
Christian Service Learning 2
Having identified a local church during your first semester experience, you will now faithfully attend that church and volunteer at least 30
clock hours of service within that ministry or a ministry designated by the church. This service must be documented and be approved by
the church/ministry and a record submitted to the CSL office. No credit will be given, but completion of the service hours is a graduation
requirement. Lack of faithfulness in attending or participating in a local church is an issue related to Christian character; failure to
demonstrate faithfulness will be addressed by the Student Life office. (0)
Prerequisites: SOC 1112 and CSL 0101
CSL 0202
Christian Service Learning 3
Having identified a local church during your first semester experience, you will now faithfully attend that church and volunteer at least 30
clock hours of service within that ministry or a ministry designated by the church. This service must be documented and be approved by
the church/ministry and a record submitted to the CSL office. No credit will be given, but completion of the service hours is a graduation
requirement. Lack of faithfulness in attending or participating in a local church is an issue related to Christian character; failure to
demonstrate faithfulness will be addressed by the Student Life office. (0)
Prerequisites: SOC 1112 and CSL 0201
C
LINICAL
C
OUNSELING
CNS 5001
Clinical Counseling Orientation
This course must be taken each semester a student is enrolled in the M.A. in Counseling program. The initial orientation is scheduled
during the first days of fall and spring semesters. Subsequent orientation course content is provided online. Students are required to visit
the online course website at least once a week, and must also record their CIU chapel attendance on the course webpage. Various brief
meetings may be scheduled during the student's course of study. This course introduces new students to the knowledge, skills, and
characteristics related to being successful in the program. Students gain an understanding of the conceptual framework that guides the
program and review important elements of the M.A. in Counseling program handbook, including South Carolina state professional
licensure requirements. (0)
(Pass/Fail) Prerequisites: Admission to the MA in Counseling program
CNS 5075
Multicultural Counseling
This course is an application of clinical mental health counseling and marriage & family therapy skills in multicultural and intercultural
settings. Multicultural counseling and cultural diversity issues with focus on marriage and family therapy are addressed. Human needs in
the world community are examined in order to understand how messages relate to individuals and families with dramatically different
circumstances. The person and role of multicultural counselors is evaluated in light of his or her theology, personal adaptation,
communication, and counseling skills. The multicultural counselor in the professional roles of pastor, missionary, business person, clinical
mental health counselor, and marriage & family therapist will be addressed. This course presupposes the validity and necessity of
involvement in a cross-cultural job or ministry, whether within the United States or in another country.
CNS 5305
Applied Biblical F undations of Counseling
This course is the application of the biblical texts to clinical mental health counseling and marriage and family therapy that utilizes a
Christian perspective sensitive to multicultural settings. This course will orient students to basics in the interpretation of biblical data, the
biblical narrative relevant to counseling, and how to apply these concepts when providing Christian-oriented counseling services to
clients. Students will learn how to contextualize the biblical narrative for clinical practice within a Christian population. (3)
CNS 5306
Foundations of Clinical Mental Health Counseling
This course is an introduction to the history, philosophy, roles, and functions of mental health counseling within the context of other
mental health professionals, mental health services, systems, and programs. This includes the principles of mental health for prevention,
intervention, consultation, education, and advocacy in a multicultural society. A key focus of the course is how the biblical texts and
Christian traditions of soul-healing provide perspectives on human nature, suffering, and redemption to develop a model of clinical mental
health counseling consistent with students’ own biblical worldview. (3)
CNS 5310
Counseling Theory
This course provides a broad, foundational overview and critique of personality and counseling theories. Emphasis is on the application of
these theories by exploring the techniques and strategies of each theory, including systems theory. The philosophical presuppositions,
theological implications, situational appropriateness, and effectiveness with client populations are addressed. Students are encouraged to
begin the process of synthesizing various approaches into their personal paradigm of counseling. (3)
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