{"id":9111,"date":"2016-06-14T16:46:20","date_gmt":"2016-06-14T08:46:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sbc.edu.sg\/?page_id=9111"},"modified":"2025-12-03T09:41:46","modified_gmt":"2025-12-03T01:41:46","slug":"master-of-arts-in-counselling","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.sbc.edu.sg\/zh\/academics\/school-of-counselling\/master-of-arts-in-counselling\/","title":{"rendered":"Master of Arts in Counselling"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Master of Arts
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The Master of Arts in Counselling (MAC) programme is recognized by the SAC and accredited by IRCEP.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Full-time studies for Master of Arts in Counselling takes two years. Part-time studies can stretch from 2.5 years to five years. It is advisable for part-time students to allot at least two days a week for readings and requirements. Part time studies would take 12 credits or less. Full time studies requires at least 15 credits and follows the required curriculum. The MAC equips one to be spiritually and clinically trained for professional counselling practice in churches, hospitals, schools and other settings.<\/p>

The Master of Arts in Counselling (MAC) programme has been recognized by the Singapore Association for Counselling (SAC) since February 8, 2010. Additionally, as of July 14, 2024, the programme has been accredited and added to the Registry of Approved Programs by the International Registry of Counselor Education Programs (IRCEP), an international affiliate of the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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    • \u2018A\u2019 Level: B4 in \u2018AO\u2019 level General Paper or<\/li>
    • TOEFL: 80 (IBT)<\/li>
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      • At least 24 years old<\/li>
      • Christian for at least 2 years<\/li>
      • Evidence of involvement in ministry<\/li>
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        • Completion of 62 credit hours of studies\u00a0<\/li>
        • Completion of\u00a0 120 client-contact couselling hours, 60 hours of group supervision, 23 hours of individual supervision and 8 hours of personal therapy sessions<\/li>
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