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counselor, trained in the American School Counselor Association National model and a strong biblical foundation competent to serve school students across a diverse educational setting. These graduate programs are designed to provide individuals, who are both seasoned classroom educators and the novice with the theoretical and practical instruction necessary for service in the schools.

Contact Us

Lancaster, PA 17601-5036 P 866.275.8720 or 717.560.8282 E graduate@lbc.edu

Bill Burrichter, PhD

Director, MEd. School Counseling Programs bburrichter@lbc.edu

717.560.8200 ext. 5384

ElEmEntary SChool CoUnSEling

The Elementary School Counseling program will provide the opportunity to develop, from a biblical worldview, the skills necessary to be successful in a K-6th grade educational setting. Using state and national standards as a framework for cutting edge practice and the Bible as a foundation, students can expect a supportive and challenging environment in which to learn and apply the knowledge gained to help all students achieve success. Students are also eligible for Educational Specialist I Certification from the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

SECondary SChool CoUnSEling

The Secondary School Counseling program will provide the opportunity to develop, from a biblical worldview, the skills necessary to be successful in a 7-12th grade educational setting. Using state and national standards as a framework for cutting edge practice and the Bible as a foundation, students can expect a supportive and challenging environment in which to learn and apply the knowledge gained to help all students achieve success. Students are also eligible for Educational Specialist I Certification from the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

lanCaStEr BiBlE CollEgE

miSSion

Lancaster Bible College exists to educate Christian students to think and live a biblical worldview and to proclaim Christ by serving Him in the Church and society.

aBoUt thE inStitUtion

Lancaster Bible College offers a full range of collegiate programming, from noncredit biblical enrichment to undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral degree programs. Since 1933, the college’s Bible-centered education has helped students follow God’s plan for their personal and professional lives. Studies take place in a caring environment that integrates biblical teaching across a culturally diverse curriculum. Its faculty bring a wealth of academic credentials and real-world experience to each class.

LBC’s International Leadership, Education and Discipleship (iLEAD) Center offers biblically-based graduate education and non-degree learning opportunities. The iLEAD Center’s regionally-accredited graduate degree programs equip students for Christian leadership in an ever-changing world.

aCCrEditation

LBC is an accredited, nondenominational institution which offers undergraduate, graduate, and non-traditional education. The institution is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE). LBC is accredited by the Association for Biblical Higher Education Commission on Accreditation (ABHE). Graduates from the MEd programs receive state certification from the Pennsylvania Department of Education. LBC also has affiliate status with the Council for Christian College & Universities (CCCU).

Lancaster Bible College is also approved by the U.S. Department of Justice for the training of nonimmigrant international students.

CoUnSEling liCEnSUrE

Professional Counseling Licensure from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and Counseling Certification from the National Board for Certified Counselors are available with additional credits.

maStEr of EdUCation dESCription

The Master of Eduation in School Counseling program at Lancaster Bible College is designed to provide individuals who possess a knowledge base in the Bible the opportunity to pursue an integrated program of study, specifically in the professional fields of Elementary School Counseling and Secondary School Counseling. These two programs have been approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education for public school certification. The program in school counseling provides individuals with theological distinctiveness, contemporary scholarship and professional counseling skills to serve competently within both the public and private school context. Both programs utilize scripture as the foundation on which skills and knowledge are developed. In addition, the American School Counselor Association National Model is utilized in the development, implementation, and delivery of comprehensive school counseling services. The program provides a unique opportunity to integrate both faith and practice into the field of school counseling.

Students who want to be eligible to take the National Counselor Examination (NCE) will need to take 3 credits in addition to the 48 credits (51 total). Also, students have the option of taking 12 credits in addition to the 48 credits (60 total) to meet the Pennsylvania requirements to be a Licensed Professional Counselor.

Most courses are offered either online or on weekend schedules during the semester and online or on modular schedules during the summer and winterim.

ElEmEntary SChool

CoUnSEling oUtComES

The Elementary School Counseling concentration is designed to:

• Provide training in the essential areas of vocational guidance, social and developmental issues, curriculum management, and crisis intervention.

• Orient the student to the elementary school counselor’s role and to school counseling systems through the American School Counselor Association National Model.

• Create within the student the ability to conduct critical thinking skills to evaluate theory and practice from a biblical perspective.

• Provide an emphasis on application of information and knowledge by means of supervised school counseling experiences.

• Develop the student’s knowledge of the foundational elements in counseling theory and research to prepare students for further study.

SECondary SChool

CoUnSEling oUtComES

The Secondary School Counseling concentration is designed to:

• Provide training in the essential areas of vocational guidance, social and developmental issues, curriculum management, and crisis intervention.

• Orient the student to the secondary school counselor’s role and to school counseling systems through the American School Counselor Association National Model.

• Create within the student the ability to conduct critical thinking skills to evaluate theory and practice from a biblical perspective.

• Provide an emphasis on application of information and knowledge by means of supervised school counseling experiences.

• Develop the student’s knowledge of the foundational elements in counseling theory and research to prepare students for further study.

ElEmEntary SChool

CoUnSEling rEqUirEmEntS

profESSional CorE (18 credits)

ORI 500 Orientation Seminar (0 credits) CPS 502 Research Statistics for the Social Sciences

CPS 510 Human Growth and Development Across the Lifespan CPS 525 Counseling and Psychological Assessment Techniques I CPS 530 Professional Ethics in Counseling and Psychology

Casework

PSC 501 Formational Orientation to CNS and Psychology PSC 504 Research Design and Methods for the School Counselor

program CoUrSES (24 credits)

CPS 575 Counseling Youth in Ed Contexts

PSC 530 Exceptional Students: Populations, Policies, and

Procedures

PSC 540 Elementary School Guidance Systems PSC 545 Elementary School Guidance Techniques PSC 550 Career Development in the Schools PSC 555 Elementary Group Guidance and Counseling PSC 601 Counseling Practicum

PSC 604 Elementary Counseling Internship

SChool CoUnSEling ElECtivE (3 credits)

PSC 697 Action Research

SECondary SChool

CoUnSEling rEqUirEmEntS

profESSional CorE (18 credits)

ORI 500 Orientation Seminar (0 credits) CPS 502 Research Statistics for the Social Sciences

CPS 510 Human Growth and Development Across the Lifespan CPS 525 Counseling and Psychological Assessment Techniques I CPS 530 Professional Ethics in Counseling and Psychology

Casework

PSC 501 Formational Orientation to CNS and Psychology PSC 504 Research Design and Methods for the School Counselor

program CoUrSES (24 credits)

CPS 575 Counseling Youth in Ed Contexts

PSC 530 Exceptional Students: Populations, Policies, and

Procedures

PSC 541 Secondary School Guidance Systems PSC 546 Secondary School Guidance Techniques PSC 550 Career Development in the Schools PSC 555 Secondary Group Guidance and Counseling PSC 601 Counseling Practicum

PSC 605 Secondary Counseling Internship

SChool CoUnSEling ElECtivE (3 credits)

PSC 697 Action Research

BiBliCal and thEologiCal foUndationS CoUrSES

One of the unique features of LBC’s Graduate Education is that each course is taught from and with a biblical worldview. For this integration to occur and for students to develop their own personal biblical worldview a fundamental knowledge of the Scriptures is necessary. For students without an undergraduate major in Bible (30 credits), the four Biblical and Theological Foundations Courses will need to be taken.

The four Biblical and Theological Foundations courses are one-credit graduate courses offered by Lancaster Bible College and taught by the Bible & Theology faculty. The courses are:

BTC 511 Biblical Hermeneutics BTC 531 New Testament Survey

BTC 521 Old Testament Survey BTC 541 Survey of Systematic Theology

Selected courses are scheduled each semester, and are included with each semester’s roster of courses. The courses are offered online as well as in the classroom. The courses are graded on the pass/fail system.

Some exemptions are possible. Students without the 30 credits of Bible & Theology but who have taken nine credits of Old Testament, New Testament, or Theology courses are exempt from taking the respective Biblical and Theological Foundations Courses. Likewise, a 3 credit course in Hermeneutics will exempt students from BTC 511 Biblical Hermeneutics. At the time of admission, an evaluation will be done of the students’ transcripts, and students will be informed of which courses they are exempt from taking.

CoUrSE dESCriptionS

CpS 502 research Statistics for the Social Sciences

This course is offered to prepare students for the Research Design and Methods and the Research Thesis Course. It develops the practice, concepts and principles of statistics and design (both quantitative and qualitative) for their practical use in human research. The course will teach principles for research statistics and pose laboratory assignments for the calculation and practical application of statistics. 3 credits.

CpS 510 human growth and development across the lifespan

This course will examine developmental theory and research as it relates to the interconnected roles of biology, family/social context and culture. The special tasks, challenges, and concerns for age-stage related issues will be considered in light of applicable biblical principles and appropriate counseling practices. 3 credits.

CpS 525 Counseling and psychological assessment techniques i

This course is designed to be a primer in psychological testing and assessment. Students will be familiarized to the salient clinical and ethical concerns surrounding the assessment process and not only to the content areas of specific testing techniques. The “hands on” nature of this class will furnish students with resources that will strengthen their diagnostic skills and ultimately their clinical effectiveness. This course has a required test material fee. 3 credits. Prerequisite: CPS 502

CpS 530 professional Ethics in Counseling and psychological Casework

A study of ethical principles as they apply to situations of counseling others will be conducted by means of case study. Students will be expected to grow in their level of judgment for decision making in the context of potential ethical dilemmas and challenges. 3 credits.

CpS 575 Counseling youth in Educational Contexts

This course differentiates counseling youth from that of adults, in the specific setting of the school counseling specialist. The graduate student will engage information that relates to the typical concerns and problems of today’s youth and how the guidance counseling specialist might comprehend and implement strategies to effectively assist youth with academic, career, and personal issues. 3 credits.

pSC 501 Counseling orientation

This course will be utilized as a preparatory course for graduate studies in counseling, especially for those who have not had undergraduate counseling training from a biblical perspective. Therefore, this course will emphasize general counseling practices of design (both quantitative and qualitative) for practical use in human research. Basic statistical

computations as well as research methods will be utilized to prepare students to think through the steps of designing and reading social science research. This course will also assist students in preparing their thesis proposal. 3 credits.

pSC 504 research design and methods for School Counselors

Data collection and analysis is an essential component of effective school counseling programs. The use of research design and methods to answer the question, “How are students better because of the programs and services provided through the school counseling program?” is the focus of this course. Through the use of action research, the student will develop a theoretical and practical foundation of the application of research and data collection as it relates to the professional school counseling. This course exposes students to an evidence-based practice model for school counseling. The evidence-based practices movement puts emphasis upon the increasing use of intervention and programming responses that are first grounded in quality research, and then evaluated using rigorous measures. 3 credits.

pSC 530 Exceptional Students: populations, policies and procedures

This course is designed to prepare the school counselor to identify the variety of students included in the exceptional student populations and their special needs. The schools are required by law(s) to offer services for all these populations. The school counselor will learn the policies and procedures to provide these services in the classroom, through the school counselor’s office, and from each of the service agencies involved in a potential IEP. 3 credits.

pSC 540 Elementary School guidance Systems

Development theories should give rise to practical school interventions with students. This course will examine the systems available for an elementary counselor, invite students to develop and to adapt the ASCA National model for an elementary school counseling program, and become acquainted with common practical strategies and systems of intervention with students, families, and faculty. 3 credits.

pSC 541 Secondary School guidance Systems

Development theories should give rise to practical school interventions with students. This course will examine the systems available for a secondary counselor, invite students to develop and to adapt the ASCA National model for a secondary school counseling program, and become acquainted with common practical strategies and systems of intervention with students, families, and faculty. 3 credits.

pSC 545 Elementary School guidance techniques

This course is designed to acquaint students with various approaches to learning. Students will exam historical shifts in thinking with regard to the subject of learning and memory. While grounded in a Biblical worldview, core assumptions of the various schools of thought that have shaped the subject of learning will be examined and critiqued. The study of cultural change and the multi-ethnic society will be applied to the concept of learning theory. The role of school counselor in classroom guidance will be a major focus. 3 credits.

pSC 546 Secondary School guidance techniques

This course is designed to acquaint students with various approaches to learning. Students will examine historical shifts in thinking with regard to the subject of learning and memory. While grounded in a Biblical worldview, core assumptions of the various schools of thought that have shaped the subject of learning will be examined and critiqued. The study of cultural change and the multi-ethnic society will be applied to the concept of learning theory. The role of school counselors in classroom guidance will be the major focus. 3 credits.

pSC 550 Career development in the Schools

This course will equip students to understand, assess, and then recycle and apply career development theory in school and counseling settings in terms of career stewardship development (CSD). Students will examine and contribute to a curriculum of interventions to teach others to plan and serve faithfully in the contemporary world of work with the talents entrusted to them. 3 credits.

pSC 555 Elementary/Secondary group guidance and Counseling

This course is designed to equip the school counselor with skill for small group work in the school setting. The student will apply the Solutions Initiated concept to basic group practices to be utilized for the special needs of school children and adolescents. Special interest will be placed on group efforts as well as on individual counseling for substance abuse, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), victims of violence and abuse and other special needs of children and adolescents. 3 credits.

pSC 601 Counseling practicum

This course applies the principles and methods taught in the classroom to specific counseling situations and problems. It involves the student in case studies, observation of counseling sessions, limited counseling experiences, and a literature search. 3 credits. Prerequisites: minimum GPA of 3.0 with a minimum of 18 credits, candidacy approval, PSC 550, and CPS 575.

pSC 604 Elementary School Counseling internship

This is the practical capstone course of the graduate student in the Elementary School Counseling program. Regular consultations will be conducted with the student’s advisor and written reports of the

internship will be submitted according to the format suggested in the course syllabus. Students will be evaluated qualitatively according to their performance and professional development. 3 credits. Prerequisite: Minimum 30 credits completed and PSC 601.

pSC 605 Secondary School Counseling internship

This is the practical capstone course of the graduate student in the Secondary School Counseling program. Regular consultations will be conducted with the student’s advisor and written reports of the internship will be submitted according to the format suggested in the course syllabus. Students will be evaluated qualitatively according to their performance and professional development. 3 credits. Prerequisite: Minimum 30 credits completed and PSC 601.

pSC 697 action research

Within this action research course, students will choose one of three research options: Conceptual Paper, Synthesis Paper or Content Area Project. Each option will consist of first identifying a problem area within school counseling and then developing a comprehensive approach to addressing the problem through the writing of a paper, development of an intervention or implementation of a program to meet the needs of students within an educational setting. The student’s program advisor will supervise this project. 3 credits.

ori 500 orientation Seminar

An orientation to graduate education, including faculty expectations, communication issues, and principles for writing effective term papers. 0 credit.

program faCUlty

William r. Burrichter, phd, Walden University

Dr. Burrichter has been teaching at LBC since 2003 and provides leadership for our school counseling program. Dr. Burrichter received his MS in Counseling & Human Resources from Villanova University and his PhD in Counseling Psychology from Walden University.

freeman m. Chakara, psyd, Widener University

Jessica Crowell, mS, Villanova University

amy l hess, mEd, Pennsylvania State University

david g. rising, Edd, Northern Illinois University

gary l. troxell, phd, Widener University

gradUation rEqUirEmEntS

The following requirements must be successfully completed in order to receive the Master of Education degree:

• Satisfactory completion of all course work

• A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0

• Fulfillment of all financial obligations

When do you anticipate beginning coursework?  Fall  Winterim  Spring  Summer 20________

pErSonal information

Name ________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Gender  Male  Female Social Security No. _______________________________________________ Birthdate ________/_________/_________ Birthplace (City/State) ____________________________________________ Street Address __________________________________________________________________________________________ City ______________________________________________________ State _________ Zip ______________________ Email Address __________________________________ Home (_____) _______________ Cell (_____) _______________ Citizenship  USA  Other (Country) ____________________________________________________________________ If other, give type of resident

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aCadEmiC hiStory

List all colleges, universities, and community colleges attended:

Name of Institution City, State Dates Attended Degree

1. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ 3. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________

master of arts

 Marriage & Family Counseling  Mental Health Counseling

master of arts in Bible

 Bible

master of arts in ministry

 Adult Ministry

 Children & Family Ministry  Church Planting  Leadership Studies  Pastoral Studies  Sports Ministry  Student Ministry master of Education

 Consulting Resource Teacher  School Counseling, Elementary  School Counseling, Secondary

Please check if you are also working toward public school certifi cation

 Reading Specialist

 School Counseling, Elementary  School Counseling, Secondary

graduate Certifi cate programs

 Adult Ministry  Bible

 Children & Family Ministry  Local Church Leadership  Organizational Leadership  Student Ministry

3. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ 4. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ 5. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ I am essentially in agreement with the Statement of Faith of Lancaster Bible College as published in the Graduate Education catalog.

(online at www.lbc.edu/graduate)  Yes  No

If “No,” please indicate the area(s) on a separate sheet of paper or include with your autobiography.

CErtifiCation

I certify that to the best of my knowledge the information provided on this application and in other admission related documents is true, accurate, complete, and is voluntarily given. I hereby give my permission for this information to be used by Lancaster Bible College for the purpose of considering my application, for academic advisement, and for maintaining student records. I fully understand that false or misleading information provided to the college as a part of this application or in the accompanying documents may invalidate the approval process or, if admission has already occurred, may be considered as sufficient grounds for dismissal and/or for the denial or the revoking of an official academic transcript and/or degree. Further, I understand that illegal drug use, homosexual activity, heterosexual misconduct, cheating, abusive behavior, and/or other actions contrary to biblical moral standards or to the college policies also stand as sufficient grounds for denial of admission and/or dismissal at any time from the college.

My signature indicates my understanding of and agreement with the conditions under which this application is made.

Signature _________________________________________________________ Date ______________________________ Please refer to the specific degree program in the Graduate Education catalog to ensure that all admission criteria are met and all required documents are being forwarded to the Graduate Education Office at the iLEAD Center at Lancaster Bible College.

Please enclose the nonrefundable $25 application fee payable to Lancaster Bible College with your application. Mail to: iLEAD Center, Lancaster Bible College, 901 Eden Rd., Lancaster, PA 17601-5036

program CoSt

Tuition per course $1,491 Orientation Seminar $25 Student Service Fee $35

Actual program costs are established at time of acceptance.

admiSSion rEqUirEmEntS

Students applying to matriculate in the program must meet the following criteria:

• A growing relationship with Jesus Christ

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution

• Transcript of undergraduate studies with GPA of 3.0 or higher

• Major in Bible or completion of Biblical and Theological Foundations Courses

• Autobiographical statement

• Two reference forms

• Completed application and fee

• Interview with faculty member

Admissions criteria will be considered holistically. Other areas that exceed the minimum expectations may compensate for an item that does not meet the stated expectations.

At the discretion of the program director, up to 24 hours of transfer credits may be accepted into the student’s graduate program, provided the credit was from an accredited institution, a grade of “B-” or better was received, and the courses are applicable to the program of study.

finanCial aid

Financing a college education can be overwhelming. LBC’s Financial Aid Office is here to help. Together, we’ll sort through the many sources of funding to find the right ones for you. Call 717.560.8254, or read on to learn more about several financial aid options.

To apply for federal student aid, students must be matriculated into one of the iLEAD Center’s graduate degree programs. Students must also be U.S. citizens or permanent U.S. residents and not in default on any prior student loans or other federal aid.

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is used to determine eligibility for the federal student loan programs. The FAFSA may be completed online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Students must complete the FAFSA for each academic year they are enrolled in the iLEAD Center’s graduate program.

Financial aid options:

• Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan: Qualified students may borrow up to $20,500 per academic year on this 6.8% interest federal loan. Repayment of principal is deferred while the student is enrolled at least half-time. Interest accrues while in school. To apply, students must complete the FAFSA (www.fafsa.gov) and the Direct Loan Master Promissory Note (www.studentloans.gov).

• Federal Direct Graduate PLUS Loan: Qualified students must be enrolled at least half-time and be credit-worthy. Annual loan amount is cost of attendance minus any other financial aid the student receives. Interest rate is 7.9%. This loan is an option if additional loan funds are needed above the $20,500 Direct Unsubsidized Loan.

• Private Educational Alternative Loan: Students must be enrolled at least half-time and be credit-worthy. Annual amount is cost of attendance minus any other financial aid the student receives. Interest rate may be either fixed or variable based on either the Prime Index or the 3 month LIBOR. For a list of suggested lenders that offer these products, go to www.elmselect.com. Students are free to select any lender of their choice.

• Veterans Educational Benefits: Eligible veterans and members of the National Guard and Reserves may use their educational benefits to pay toward their tuition at LBC. For more information, visit www.gibill. va.gov or call the VA Educational Office at 888.442.4551. The VA Certifying Official is located in the LBC Financial Aid Office.

• iLEAD Center Scholarships: A limited number of need-based graduate education scholarships are available. Applications are available at www.lbc.edu or by contacting the iLEAD Center or the Financial Aid Office. Deadline dates apply.

Contact the iLEAD Center or the Financial Aid Office at 717.560.8254 to discuss LBC tuition and the financial options that are best for you. 1. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________

2. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ 3. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ 4. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ 5. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ I am essentially in agreement with the Statement of Faith of Lancaster Bible College as published in the Graduate Education catalog.

(online at www.lbc.edu/graduate)  Yes  No

If “No,” please indicate the area(s) on a separate sheet of paper or include with your autobiography.

CErtifiCation

I certify that to the best of my knowledge the information provided on this application and in other admission related documents is true, accurate, complete, and is voluntarily given. I hereby give my permission for this information to be used by Lancaster Bible College for the purpose of considering my application, for academic advisement, and for maintaining student records. I fully understand that false or misleading information provided to the college as a part of this application or in the accompanying documents may invalidate the approval process or, if admission has already occurred, may be considered as sufficient grounds for dismissal and/or for the denial or the revoking of an official academic transcript and/or degree. Further, I understand that illegal drug use, homosexual activity, heterosexual misconduct, cheating, abusive behavior, and/or other actions contrary to biblical moral standards or to the college policies also stand as sufficient grounds for denial of admission and/or dismissal at any time from the college.

My signature indicates my understanding of and agreement with the conditions under which this application is made.

Signature _________________________________________________________ Date ______________________________ Please refer to the specific degree program in the Graduate Education catalog to ensure that all admission criteria are met and all required documents are being forwarded to the Graduate Education Office at the iLEAD Center at Lancaster Bible College.

Please enclose the nonrefundable $25 application fee payable to Lancaster Bible College with your application. Mail to: iLEAD Center, Lancaster Bible College, 901 Eden Rd., Lancaster, PA 17601-5036

Lancaster Bible College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, or disability.

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