Bachelor of Christian Counseling

Program Overview

Caring for People, Grounded in Christ

The Bachelor of Christian Counseling (B.CC) prepares students to come alongside others in their struggles with compassion, wisdom, and biblical insight. The program blends foundational psychology with theology, helping students understand the human person as created, fallen, and redeemed — and to offer care that points toward lasting hope.

144Quarter Units

4Year Program

2.0Minimum GPA

What You'll Learn

Understand core theories of counseling and human development.
Integrate psychological insight with a biblical view of the person.
Build essential helping skills: listening, assessment, and care.
Practice ethical, confidential, and Christ-honoring counseling.
Serve individuals, families, and church communities in crisis and growth.

Graduation Requirements

The Bachelor of Christian Counseling degree is conferred upon completion of a minimum of 144 quarter units, with a minimum GPA of 2.0 required for graduation.

Courses	Quarter Units
General Education Courses	28
Bible & Theology	40
Major Course – Concentration	56
Electives	20
Thesis	0
Total	144

The Bachelor of Christian Counseling prepares students for the ministry of counseling, grounded in biblical principles. Students are trained to serve individuals and families who are hurting, offering hope, healing, and guidance within a Christian worldview. Graduates are well-equipped to serve as counselors in local churches, Christian schools, or faith-based organizations where emotional and spiritual care is vital.

Sample Curriculum

Counseling Foundations

Introduction to Counseling · Theories of Personality · Human Growth & Development · Counseling Skills & Techniques.

Biblical Integration

Biblical Foundations of Counseling · Theology of Suffering · Marriage & Family · Christian Ethics.

Applied Practice

Crisis & Trauma Care · Group Dynamics · Supervised Counseling Practicum.

Where It Leads

Graduates serve in church-based counseling, care ministries, and nonprofit work — or continue to the Master of Christian Counseling for advanced practice.