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Page 1: GRTS 2014 Counseling Brochure
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COULD I BE A COUNSELOR?This is a question that everyone who considers this field has to wrestle with. Answering some of the following questions may give you some insight as to whether you might make a good counselor:

• Are you passionate about helping hurting people find hope in a broken world?• Do you want to help individuals and families through difficult times?• Does your heart break for the pain that people experience in daily life?• Are you excited to share the love of Christ with those who need it most?• Do you like to listen and help individuals work through big decisions?• Are you interested in helping those with mental illness learn how to thrive?

At the heart of a counselor is the desire to help people overcome brokenness and pursue wholeness in life. Counselors are professionals who minister through a willingness to invest their time and energy in the lives of others. A growing number of churches and ministries are recognizing the need to partner with trained and licensed counselors to care for their people.

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PROFESSIONAL PREPARATION YOU ARE TRAINED TO BECOME A LICENSED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR (LPC).GRTS will fully prepare you to receive your LLPC (limited license) upon graduation. Classes at GRTS meet the state of Michigan requirements for licensure. To move to full licensure (LPC), you will need to complete 3,000 hours of paid counselor work and take the National Counselor Exam. As early as two years after you graduate, you could become fully licensed. The requirements for the Licensed Professional Counselor in Michigan are congruent with many other states in the U.S.

JOIN A PROGRAM THAT IS BIBLICALLY COMMITTED AND PHILOSOPHICALLY DIVERSEBible and theology courses are incorporated into the counseling program, allowing you to wrestle with scripture and develop/refine your theological perspectives. GRTS is committed to preparing you to become a biblically and culturally informed counselor. You will be equipped to impact the world for Christ as you grow in your own relationship with Him. Our multidenominational setting allows for honest discussion from many different backgrounds.

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PROMOTING SCHOLARLY STUDY INTEGRATED WITH PROFESSIONAL PRACTICEYou will be challenged by professors who are professional counselors, pastors and authors. They are often writing books or academic papers for journals, speaking at conferences and ministering in churches. Through their experience and education, they will challenge you to think deeply about God’s design for humanity and the role you will play in this exciting field. Near the end of the program, you will put theory into practice by stepping into the role of a counselor during practicum and internship.

OFFERING YOU A VARIETY OF SPECIALIZATIONS THAT MEET YOUR VOCATIONAL GOALSWe offer specialization options that will help you effectively prepare and personalize your education experience. Choose from the following specializations:

PREPARING YOU FOR THE ACADEMIC AND PRACTICAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE CERTIFIED ADVANCED ALCOHOL AND DRUG COUNSELOR (CAADC) CREDENTIALThe nine-credit Addictions Counseling specialization option in the M.A. Counseling program, along with the course in ethics and a 300-hour internship, prepare students for the Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC) credential from the Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals (MCBAP). Additional requirements for the certification can be found at the Michigan Certification Board website; www.mcbap.com.

GRTS PROVIDES A UNIQUE EXPERIENCE FOR COUNSELING STUDENTSAT GRTS WE ARE COMMITTED TO...

• Addictions counseling• Interdisciplinary studies

• Multi-state licensure• Small groups & discipleship ministries

• Student and Family Ministries• Thesis Research & Writing

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GRTS PROVIDES A UNIQUE EXPERIENCE FOR COUNSELING STUDENTSAT GRTS WE ARE COMMITTED TO...

• Beacon of Hope - Holland• Bethany Christian Services• Catholic Charities• The Well – Cornerstone University• The Dispute Resolution Center• Fountain Hill Counseling Center• Grand Rapids Home for Veterans

• Hospice• Kentwood Community Church• Lutheran Social Services• Madison Park Elementary School• Mel Trotter Ministries• Muskegon Rescue Mission• Ottawa Family Court

• Ottawa Juvenile Facilities• Pregnancy Resource Center• Safe Haven Ministries• Spectrum Health• Thethirdchair• Wedgwood Christian Services• YMCA West Michigan

OFFERING UNPARALLELED INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIESThe greater Grand Rapids area is home to a variety of agencies, organizations and ministries where M.A. Counseling students can complete their practicum and internships.

• Chaplaincy• Church-based ministry• Community mental health agencies• Doctoral studies• Group counseling

• Human resources• Outpatient individual counseling• Pastoral care• Private practice• Residential treatment centers

• School guidance counseling• Student development• And many more…

EQUIPPING STUDENTS FOR MULTIPLE PATHSM.A. Counseling graduates have pursued…

PREPARING YOU FOR A CAREER THAT OFFERS MAXIMUM FLEXIBILITYAs a licensed counselor, you decide where and how much you work. If you want to work full-time with a full case load, you can. If you want to see just a few clients while making parenting or other ministries a priority, you can do that too. It is often possible to make a full-time salary while only working part-time. The average counseling session is billed at $60-$120/hour.

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PRACTICUM AND INTERNSHIP Before you graduate, you’ll complete three semesters of practicum and internship. That’s 700 internship hours of first-hand counseling practice! Grand Rapids is a great location for this. It is well resourced with social service agencies, non-profit organizations and churches. Whether you want to practice in college counseling, homeless ministry, addictions counseling, hospice, a church counseling service or anything else, you will find it here in Grand Rapids! Completing practicum and an internship in Grand Rapids is the best way to get started in your counseling career and begin networking for future job opportunities!

HERE IS HOW IT WORKSThe practicum and internship experience will typically take place during your last year of the program. Practicum is the first step and consists of 100 hours of work as a counselor. You will work with your advisor and the staff at GRTS to find a site that fits your career outlook and desired clientele. This opportunity provides you a highly supervised space to become comfortable as a counselor and ask questions as needed.

This experience will be followed by two 300-hour internships, which totals 700 hours of practice before you graduate. You can complete practicum and both internships at the same counseling site or you can split it up over two or three locations to gain a variety of experiences.

However you decide to complete your required hours, they will provide an excellent introduction to the field and the opportunity to utilize and improve your clinical skills.

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CONNECT IN COMMUNITY GRTS is a unique academic environment that is committed to equip you for a professional counseling career. Building relationships with students and faculty within the GRTS community is one distinct area where growth will take place. You will have an academic advisor who will guide you throughout your program into possible career paths for the future. Professors encourage dialogue and questions in and out of the classroom. Friendships are established as students pray together and talk through class lectures over a cup of coffee. The GRTS community may also participate in various events throughout the school year:

Fall Cookout is an annual event during New Student Orientation. It is a great opportunity for new students to meet the rest of community, while current students reconnect after summer vacation. Spring Banquet celebrates the end of the school year and the accomplishment of the graduating class.

Mini Conferences are open to the public community and focus on a range of topics. Each year we host the Women’s Studies Lecture Series, Talking Points, Thursday Evening Bible Class and various other events.

Chapel is a great opportunity to connect with other students and faculty. The GRTS community meets for chapel every Wednesday morning. Complimentary bagels and coffee are served, and students’ families are welcomed to join. Each week is different whether it is student-led worship, a devotional by a faculty member or a local ministry leader speaking about their role in ministry.

Counseling classes average 25 students each, meaning discussion is active and inclusive as you wrestle through ethical dilemmas, difficult clients and new therapeutic approaches. This will allow you to get to know other students who are in the same phase of life. You will have the chance to connect with the professors on a regular basis, allowing you to establish a network for future internship and job opportunities.

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FLEXIBLE AND AFFORDABLE PROGRAMSGRTS understands that pursuing graduate school is both a time commitment and a financial commitment. As an institution, we do our best to make graduate school as flexible and affordable as possible. Many of our students work full-time, have families or may be serving in the community. For this reason, we have designed our programs and courses to fit your needs.

Scheduling OptionsThe block scheduling format means that each class meets only one day per week, leaving you time to maintain other responsibilities without being overwhelmed. Classes are offered in the morning, afternoon and evening. Plus, you can take up to eight of your courses online. Taking advantage of online classes, two-week intensives and summer term adds flexibility and accelerates your time to degree completion.

Full-time vs. Part-timeYou can also decide whether or not you want to be a full-time or part-time student. Part-time students usually take two classes every semester while full-time students take three or four classes. The typical student at GRTS takes two to three classes a semester and finishes in four years. You decide the pace that is best for you.

Financial AidEach year students are encouraged to fill out the FAFSA and Seminary Scholarship Form. This allows full consideration for a variety of Grants, Scholarships, and Federal Loans. Typically 75 percent of all students receive a grant or scholarship. Financial aid counseling is available to every student at GRTS!

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GRTS COUNSELING FACULTY ROBERT LEHMAN, PH.D., LPCProfessor of Counseling, Counseling Program Director• Degrees: M.Div., Grand Rapids Theological Seminary;

M.A., University of Northern Iowa; Ph.D., University of Iowa• Career Path: Pastoral counseling, 1980-1996; adjunct counseling

faculty, 1985-1996; counseling faculty, 1996-present

CATHERINE MUELLER-BELL, PH.D., LPCAssociate Professor of Counseling• Degrees: M.A., Lesley College Graduate School; Ph.D.,

Capella University• Career Path: Counselor and supervisor, 1985-1995; private

practice, 1995-2002; counseling faculty, 2002-present

LINDA HAVEMAN, PH.D., LPCAdjunct Professor of Counseling• Degrees: M.Ed., Grand Valley State University; M.A., Grand Rapids

Theological Seminary; M.B.A., Cornerstone University; Ph.D., Michigan State University

• Career Path: Ministry roles, 1997-2003; Cornerstone University faculty, 2003-present; Academic Dean & private practice 2009-present

PETER OSBORN, PH.D.Associate Professor of Christian Ministries• Degrees: M.A., Grand Rapids Theological Seminary, Ph.D.,

Michigan State University• Career Path: Associate pastorates, 1993-1999; university

administration, 1999-2003; Monroe Community College 2009-2010; Rochester Institute of Technology, 2010-2011; GRTS faculty, 2003-2009, 2011-present

JUDITH KUIPER, PH.D., LP, CAADCAdjunct Professor of Counseling• Degrees: M.Div., Western Theological Seminary; M.A., Western

Michigan University; Ph.D., Union Institute & University• Career Path: ADD/ADHD research assistant 1988-1999, therapist

1999-2011, private practice therapist 2011-present, adjunct faculty 2011-present

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FInd out moreTo learn more about GRTS or to schedule a visit call 800.697.1133 or email [email protected].

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