Bachelor’s + Master’s Program (BA/MA)
150 Bachelor/Master
5 Years
Traditional On Campus, Lancaster
All families struggle. Learn how to support them in their times of need.
LBC’s marriage, couple and family counseling degree gives students a deep understanding of marriage and family issues – and equips them to address them head-on.
Throughout our masters in marriage, couple and family counseling program, students examine their own personal experiences and expectations, study the role and importance of marriage and family from a biblical perspective and learn the fundamental skills of effective counseling and therapy. At LBC, you’ll learn how to become a counselor rooted in the truth of Scripture. This unique, 5-year track program allows highly motivated students to build their knowledge and skills in professional counseling, allows them to earn a Master of Arts in Counseling in an accelerated fashion and prepares them for state licensure.
Course Length
16 weeks (semester)
Program Cost
Admissions Process
Where LBC Students Have Interned
License & Certification Information
Can I Transfer Credits?
Yes! Read about LBC’s transfer policy
Bible & Theology Core 43 Credits
Arts & Sciences Core 37 Credits
Counseling Core 70 Credits
View the Academic Catalog for the complete curriculum plan, course descriptions and complete program details.
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The Marriage, Couple & Family Counseling BA/MA degree prepares students for a wide range of technical and/or ministry contexts. Here is a sampling of careers and opportunities this degree affords: