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To our knowledge, the Doctoral program
in Counselor Education and Supervision is unique in the
nation as a fully online program offering the Regent University
distinctive: A program that integrates and applies Judeo-Christian
principles throughout its curriculum, to educate students
cognitively, clinically, and spiritually to work
in a diverse society. Our program will encourage a synergy
of personal faith with practice in public, private, academic,
and corporate arenas.
The doctoral program of study embodies
a model of Christian counseling that was developed by the
faculty of the School of Psychology and Counseling . This
model is based on scriptural understanding of human nature
and addresses the emotional and spiritual issues of individuals.
It encompasses a systematic, sequential, developmental
succession of courses, as well as the progression of the
counseling of an individual by using the knowledge and
experience gained in the program.
We present integration of the use of
faith within counseling as a process rather than a series
of techniques. Integration begins in our own Christian
walk. We intentionally teach faith principles as integrated
within counseling practice. We believe that God exists,
is the source of all truth, and is a just, compassionate
Creator and Redeemer who calls us to relationship with
Himself and others. Theory and practice in the field of
counseling are taught in conjunction with application of
biblical principles and values. We recognize that each
person, whether client or counselor, is in a distinctive
place in his or her spiritual life. Therefore, while we
teach courses from a Christian integrative perspective,
students are encouraged to consider, in each course, how
their own spirituality can be applied to the counseling
setting and to their own personal growth.
Because of our core values, we are committed
to developing in each individual student the highest level
of competence in counseling knowledge and skill. Our values
also establish the framework within which we educate and
train students in the counselor's ethical responsibility
to respect each client's spirituality level, always mindful
not to impart one's own values and beliefs on others. Because
of the multifaceted training available within the context
of the model, graduates of the program are able to function
as effective and ethical counseling professionals in both
secular and Christian settings. |
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