Christian Counseling Degree

The Christian counseling program at Life Pacific College 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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Life Pacific College

Also known as LIFE Bible College

995 N Reed Ave, Reedley, CA

Life Pacific College is an institution located in San Dimas, California that has several academic programs for its students. Life Pacific College also maintains a Protestant (Other) affiliation. The school enrolls around 500 students per year, which can provide a great learning environment for students. Life Pacific College has several great programs to choose from. The more popular programs among individuals are listed below:

• Biblical Studies
• Christian Counseling
• Education

Students applying for admission are most often required to submit an application, school records, as well as any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by the school. Students may submit either the SAT or ACT exam scores to be considered for admissions at this school. A score between 1197 to 1570 on the SAT, or 16 to 22 for the ACT is common among accepted students.

Life Pacific College also provides services for students such as flexible courses for working or busy students, academic guidance for students that may require additional help, and help with employment options for students.

The cost of tuition at this school is approximately $14,000 for undergraduate students and $8,400 for graduate programs, but may change yearly. Students are asked to use the school's price of attendance calculator to better understand their personal tuition costs. Students attending Life Pacific College may qualify for financial aid which is generally in the form of grants and loans.

Life Pacific College has been accredited by the Association for Biblical Higher Education, Commission on Accreditation since 1980. Get more information by clicking on the link to visit the school's official website, where you can see program details, financial aid & tuition, and disclosures.

Students Enrolled in the Christian Counseling Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. LIFE Bible College offers a bachelor's degree program in christian counseling.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

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

Salary & Wages

• Fresno, CA
  • Total Employment: 180

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).