Breyer State Theology University
Ethereal Master of Psychology in Grief Counseling
Online, USA
Master degree
DURATION
1 year
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
USD 5,000 / per year
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
Key Summary
About: The Ethereal Master of Psychology in Grief Counseling at Breyer State Theological University offers advanced study in bereavement counseling, grief therapy, and clinical practice. You’ll learn psychological theories, evidence-based practices, assessment, diagnosis and individualized interventions. The curriculum teaches clinical skills and specialized techniques for families, couples, children, adolescents, adults and older adults, and connects to ministry, theology and pastoral care within BSTU’s Ethereal Programs in Christian and Grief Counseling.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue roles as grief counselors, bereavement specialists, pastoral counselors, hospice support coordinators, or counseling educators, and may work as ministers or lay counselors in faith-based settings.
Welcome to the Ethereal Master of Psychology in Grief Counseling program. This program provides an in-depth understanding of grief counseling by exploring psychological theories and evidence-based practices. Through this program, students will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to become competent practitioners of grief counseling. The program also provides a comprehensive overview of clinical skills to help counselors understand clients’ needs and provide them with the most effective care possible. Students will learn about specialized techniques for working with families, couples, children, adolescents, adults, and older adults. This program will guide students through the process of assessment and diagnosis, as well as provide guidance on how to facilitate individualized interventions that are tailored to each client’s unique needs.
The purpose of our Ethereal Master of Science in Grief Counseling is to further enhance your counseling skills and techniques in the grief counseling field. This degree will start from the foundational skill set you learned from your undergraduate program and advance your education. Once graduated from this program, you will be able to better serve your clients' needs through a refreshing of old techniques and the implementation of new ones.
The online curriculum offers an innovative approach to higher education. Enrollment is open, and students may begin the program at any time. All courses are provided in online classrooms, with one-to-one faculty mentoring. Students also have free access to our comprehensive Study Tactics and Resources Center, with links to subject-related websites, online libraries, articles, and research assistance. Our online degree curriculum includes:
- GRM 500: Psychotherapy Overview: Theory and Practice I
- GRM 525: Motivational Interviewing
- GRM 550: Grief Counseling
- GRM 575: Ethical Issues in Grief Counseling
- GRM 625: Treatment Planning in Grief Counseling
- GRM 650: Understanding and Treating Complicated Grief
- GRM 700: Multicultural Aspects of Grief Counseling
- GRM 725: Counseling with Families
- GRM 750: Grief Counseling with Children
- GRM 775: Grief Counseling with Adults
- GRM 800: Graduate Thesis/Project in Grief Counseling
When you graduate from this Doctorate program, you will be able to:
- Improve your counseling techniques
- Further your education in grief counseling and bereavement
- Better counsel your patients on their emotional needs