CATALOG - Reformed Theological Seminary

MASTER OF Arts
T h e M a s t e r o f A r t s P r o g r a m
M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy
and Counseling
This 67 semester hour degree program is designed for
the person who wishes to work in this specialized field of
counseling and who desires an orientation that integrates
Christian theology with the theory and practice of family
therapy. Biblical and theological studies are integrated
with formal, professional education and technical training.
Theoretical knowledge is also integrated with applied
skills through supervised clinical practice. This is a
two-year (24-month) program. Continuance in the MFT
& Counseling program is contingent upon the student’s
intra and interpersonal skills and/or functioning.
In addition to the general admission requirements given
in this catalog, applicants for the Marriage and Family
Therapy program must submit a GRE General Test score
and must make a non-refundable deposit of $200 upon
acceptance. Applications for the Marriage and Family
Therapy program should be received by February 1 for
those who wish to enroll in the fall semester.
To graduate, MFT & Counseling students must have
clinical experience that includes:
1. A minimum of twelve consecutive months of
clinical work;
2. At least 500 hours of face-to-face clinical experience,
of which at least 250 hours are with two or more
clients; and
3. A total of 100 hours of clinical supervision, of which
at least 50 are in groups of no more than two and the
remainder in groups of no more than six persons. (All
MFT and Counseling supervision is based on direct
observation, videotape, or audiotape.)
Graduates will have completed the requirements for
associate membership in the American Association for
Marriage and Family Therapy.
Because this program is designed to meet the needs
of those serving in the social and cultural setting of
North America, international students are not ordinarily
admitted.
M.A. in Missions (Intercultural-Studies)
This 66 semester hour degree program is designed
to equip both North American and foreign nationals
for more effective communication of the gospel and
for ministry in cross-cultural settings. Approximately
one-half of the required courses are in missions with an
emphasis on cross-cultural ministries. The remaining
portion of the curriculum consists of biblical, theological,
and historical studies.
M.A. in Biblical Studies/M.A. in TESOL
This program is offered in conjunction with the University
of Central Florida. Students may complete both
degrees in two academic years including summers of
full-time study. The program provides students with the
technical skills for teaching English to speakers of other
languages as well as a broad understanding of biblical
and theological material. Admission and graduation requirements
of both Reformed Theological Seminary and
the University of Central Florida must be met. Contact
RTS Orlando for more information.
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Degree Programs