2010 Catalog cover - The Athenaeum Of Ohio

Academic Requirements
A student must obtain a minimum of 68 hours of
course work to earn the degree and must have a
2.5 grade point average at the end of the first year
of study for the degree, or the first 18 credits,
whichever comes last, and a cumulative grade
point average of at least 3.0 at the end of each
quarter thereafter. Students falling below the
required average are on probation with regard to
this program. More than two successive quarters
on probation will necessitate faculty action for the
student to continue in the program.
Curriculum
The curriculum of the degree program integrates
academic course work in the theological, psychological
and counseling disciplines by means of the
required courses listed below. In addition, the
professional training component emphasizes the
application of theory within the context of supervised
pastoral counseling experiences. This
occurs in two forms: 1) two practicum courses, 2)
an extensive Internship experience undertaken in
a pastoral counseling placement.
The basic curriculum is designed as a three-year
program for full-time students (nine quarter hours
per quarter), although the program may also be
pursued on a part-time basis. Required and
elective components are:
Credits
PA 375 Career Counseling 3
PA 380 Research and Evaluation 3
PA 385 Social and Cultural Foundations 3
PA 401 Pastoral Counseling I 3
PA 402 Pastoral Counseling II 3
PA 404 Human Development and Spiritual 3
Experience
PA 406 Group Process 3
PA 407 Professional, Legal and Ethical 3
Issues in Pastoral Counseling
PA 408 Pastoral Counseling Practicum I 3
PA 409 Pastoral Counseling Practicum II 3
PA 410 Appraisal of the Individual I 3
PA 503 Integrating Spirituality into Assess- 3
ment and Treatment Planning
PA 500 Internship 20
Four Elective Courses (two in theology) 12
Quarter Hours 68
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