The Counseling in Ministry Program offers a 32 hour Master of Arts degree, specifically designed for pastors, youth workers, leaders in church and parachurch organizations, and others in volunteer ministries.  The curriculum was developed to meet the needs of professionals and paraprofessionals, in fields other than professional counseling, whose roles, in part, include some counseling, but whose prior training has not included counseling theory or skills.

The curriculum is not designed for individuals who see professional counseling as their primary role.   Rather, it provides a knowledge base and basic skills for those who are called upon to do lay-level counseling as part of giving instruction, advice, support, and assistance to others in settings other than professional counseling contexts.   This program does not lead to licensure or professional counseling credentials.

For more information contact:

Division of Social Sciences
Graduate Admissions Office
Roberts Wesleyan College
2301 Westside Drive
Rochester, NY  14624-1997
(585) 594-6011 or (800) 777-4RWC
gradpsychadmissions@roberts.edu