Students and Alumni Talk
Convenient Access
Courses are organized into six Modules. Each module covers 9 semester hours – two 7-week classes plus one concurrent field-related experiential course. Classes meet once a week for six to seven weeks and one Saturday. Supplemented with online interaction between classes, students will be accelerating the learning experience without sacrificing quality.
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“The program is perfect for me because I am married, work full-time and want to pursue a career in counseling or social work. As I am a bit older – 27 – and need to work, the evening and weekend program really fits my schedule.” Regan Dement |
Relevant Learning
Practical real-world or work-related experience is incorporated into the program through field placement and practicum courses. This provides students with relevant learning experiences through the blending of theory, skill development and reality.
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“I can gain a depth of hands on experience; apply a Christian worldview to my learning; and prepare for both graduate school and a career in marriage and family therapy, targeting, but not limited to the Hispanic community." Escarleth DeLeon |
Supportive Environment
Students begin and end the program together in a "cohort" or learning team. This creates a supportive and enjoyable learning environment of like-minded learners in similar positions - balancing busy life schedules at home and work. Your classroom colleagues will become a close knit group of friends who you will learn from and learn with. And after your degree, they become a critical part of your professional network.
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“Since we are grouped into cohorts, we stay together for some of our classes so we get to know one another pretty well. I think that type of relationship within the context of education lends itself well to a more authentic style of learning for the group as a whole." Cheryl Tillotson |