Applying The Clinically Descriptive Model In Clinical Practice

Doctor of Counseling Objectives:
Students graduating from the Doctor of Counseling will be able to:
1 Assess, diagnose, and treat clients with a wide range of presenting problems and mental disorders.
2 Effectively apply the Clinically Descriptive and Biblically Prescriptive Model in professional practice.
3 Create a private counseling practice, create a counseling ministry the church or practice within an established mental health agency.
4 Evaluate research and apply relevant findings to clinical practice.
5 Practice at the standard of care level and the highest level of ethical standards in the counseling profession.

Course Curriculum:

Location
Anticipated Term

Course and Course Description

Credits
Campus
Year 1 FA
DR32020 Orientation and
3
Campus
Year 1 SP
DR32268 Practice Building: This course introduces strategies counselors use to create, build and maintain a private counseling practice.
2
Online
Year 1 SP
DR32276 Advanced Diagnosis & Treatment of Addiction Disorders: An in-depth study of diagnosing and treatment of substance use disorders and pornography addiction.
3
Online
Year 1 SU
DR32260 Advanced Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment: An examination of advanced cognitive-behavioral treatment strategies with an emphasis on case studies and practical skills.
3
Campus
Year 2 FA
DR32270 Advanced Diagnosis and Treatment Planning: An advanced study of the etiology, diagnosis, and treatment of behavioral and mental disorders and dysfunctions. This includes the application of the DSM-IV diagnostic system and treatment modalities considered most effective in the treatment of each disorder. Also reviewed and emphasized are the less common and more complicated disorders.
3
Campus
Year 2