Masters | West Coast Baptist College

Masters

Courses of Study

Course ID Credit Hours Course
BC 501 3

Human Development

This course explores the process of change in the life of a person. Human development is expressed through cognitive, emotional, psychological, social, sexual, and spiritual elements of humanity. Special emphasis is given to how the innate image of God in every human should drive our understanding of these developments. Prerequisite: EN 501

BC 502 3

Trauma and Crisis Counseling

This course examines theories and practices for supporting individuals experiencing crisis or trauma. Students will explore biblical foundations for interventions, strategies, and ethical considerations. Students will gain skills to assess, intervene, and facility recovery in a diverse spectrum of distress and trauma. Prerequisite: EN 501

BC 511 3

Problems and Procedures

This course develops the student’s understanding of emotional and mental issues, problems these present, and procedures to help. Special attention will be given to situations such as addictions, depression, and anxiety. The student will be taught biblical assessment methods, treatment planning, and intervention techniques. Prerequisite: EN 501

BC 512 3

Marriage and Family Counseling

Students will be grounded in a biblical theology of marriage and the family. This course will equip students to effectively address issues in counseling setting that include married couples, pre-marital counseling, and family issues. Prerequisite: EN 501

BC 552 3

Counseling Practicum

The counseling practicum functions as the capstone course for the counseling concentration. This course is designed to provide the students with a comprehensive synthesis for the learning and skills that they have acquired in the program. Students will be given opportunities to demonstrate and apply their counseling skills under the guidance of a qualified Christian counseling professor and enhanced with peer learning through interaction with other students. Prerequisite: EN 501, 12 credits of graduate counseling courses

BI 503 3

Advanced Hermeneutics

This course builds upon information gleaned either through observation, experience, or an undergraduate Bible Study Methods class. In this class, students will learn how the NT writers used the OT and will understand how Dispensationalism and Reformed Theology play a part in exegesis. Students will uncover common exegetical fallacies and how to use today’s technology in light of Bible study. Prerequisite: EN 501

EN 501 3

Research and Writing

This course is designed to equip the student with the ability to research, write, and format (Turabian) a masters’ level argumentative research paper. This course is intended to prepare students for writing assignments required in all concentrations within the MRE program. This course covers the research process, how to use the library resources, other research databases. Additionally, time will be given to the development of an argument along with basic writing and revision techniques. Prerequisite: None

PT 511 3

Servant Leadership

This graduate level course explores the philosophy of leadership commonly referred to as “servant leadership.” Students will explore both the academic and practical levels of leadership as well as understanding the foundational principle of humanity as was modeled by our Saviour. Prerequisite: EN 501

PT 512 3

Spiritual Formation and Discipleship

This course explores the process of bringing a new convert into becoming a fruitful disciple of Jesus Christ. Emphasis is placed on becoming that disciple personally as well as becoming a discipler of others. Prerequisite: EN 501