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Financial Aid Office

ACCEPTANCE RATE

52.31%

FINANCIAL AID RATE

100%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

11:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

20

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$13,481

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid

Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

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Christian Counseling Degree

The Christian counseling program at Simpson University prepares students for careers as a non-licensed Christian counselor, administrator, lay ministry Christian counselor, advocate, case manager, or mental health services. The program focuses on the theory and principles of pastoral care and prepares ordained clergy to provide non-clinical pastoral counseling to individuals and groups. Program courses include: pastoral studies, pastoral leadership, counseling psychology, crisis intervention, individual and group procedures, theological and spiritual counseling, and pastoral care. Get more details below including other California colleges that offer christian counseling degrees.

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Simpson University

Also known as Simpson College

2200 N Grand Ave, Santa Ana, CA

Simpson University is a nonprofit private university that has a large number of programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Redding, California, in a predominantly rural area. The Christ and Missionary Alliance Church affiliation of this school is an important part of the history, education and curriculum that defines the school. About a thousand students enroll at Simpson University yearly.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Simpson College offers:

  • Psychology
  • Education
  • Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Business And Marketing Studies
  • Health And Clinical Professions

Students applying for admission are generally required to submit an application, transcripts, records, test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by the admissions committee. The most common scores among students admitted to Simpson College are in the range of 20 - 26 for the ACT exam, or 1390 - 1730 on the SAT exam. 52% of students that apply are accepted to Simpson College, of which 72 percent choose to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is nearly $24,000, but may change per year. Students are encouraged to visit the school's net price calculator to better estimate their cost of attendance. This school may help with costs by offering financial aid for students who are eligible by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

The Simpson University Vanguards participate in a number of athletic programs, overseen by the NAIA. Athletic programs that are available include:

  • Baseball (NAIA Division II)
  • Basketball (NAIA Division II)
  • Golf (NAIA Division II)
  • Soccer (NAIA Division II)

Students may take a look at the school's http://www.simpsonu.edu to view additional information.

Career Options for Graduates

Students who have completed the Christian Counseling program at Simpson University, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:

Clergy

Description

Conduct religious worship and perform other spiritual functions associated with beliefs and practices of religious faith or denomination. Provide spiritual and moral guidance and assistance to members.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, clergy employment is expected to grow at a rate of 5.6% from 2014 to 2024

Religious Workers, All Other

Description

All religious workers not listed separately.

Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in philosophy, religion, and theology. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Admission Requirements & Details

The admission details below may give an overview of the candidates Simpson College accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • Life Experience Credits
  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help students and alumni, Simpson University may offer student services like:

  • Online course work available
  • Weekend and night classes available
  • Remedial courses
  • Career path counseling
  • Student employment
  • Employment search assistance

Intercollegiate Athletics

Simpson University is a Member of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), with many of the sports belonging to the NAIA Division II classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

  • Baseball (California Pacific Conference)
  • Basketball (California Pacific Conference)
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Track and Field, X-Country
  • Volleyball
  • Wrestling
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