Christian Counseling Degree

The Christian counseling program at Valley Forge Christian 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 Pennsylvania colleges that offer christian counseling degrees.

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Valley Forge Christian College (VFCC; UVF)

601 E. Main St, Collegeville, PA

Valley Forge Christian College is a nonprofit private school that has a large number of degrees available for students to choose from. The school is located in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, in a predominantly suburban area. The school maintains an Assemblies of God Church affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Approximately 1,100 students are enrolled annually at Valley Forge Christian College.

Students can select from a few areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Psychology
• Theology And Religious Vocations
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Public Administration And Social Services

Students applying for admission are required to submit an application, school records, test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by admissions officials. The majority of students admitted to VFCC earn an SAT score in a range of 840 - 1110, or an ACT composite score between 15 - 22. Roughly 80 percent of all applicant were accepted at VFCC, with 64 percent of those admitted choosing to attend.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is approximately $19,000, but may change per year. Students are encouraged to use the school's net price calculator to better understand their personal tuition costs. The cost of on-campus housing is approximately $4,300 for the year. This school may help with costs by offering financial aid for students that are eligible in the form of scholarships, grants, and loans.

Contact information, academics information, areas of study, and much more can be viewed on school's website at www.valleyforge.edu.

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

• Camden, NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 80
  • Average Hourly Rate: $30.29
  • Average Annual Salary: $63000
• Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 380
  • Average Hourly Rate: $20.00
  • Average Annual Salary: $41600
• Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 70
  • Average Hourly Rate: $27.69
  • Average Annual Salary: $57600

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).