Master of Arts in Pastoral Care and Counseling (MAPCC)

Discern God’s will and claim your unique call

Join a distinctively interdisciplinary pastoral care and counseling training program.

The Master of Arts in Pastoral Care and Counseling (MAPCC) offers a distinctively interdisciplinary pastoral care and counseling training program designed to produce highly skilled, critical, reflective, compassionate, and socially engaged practitioners-scholars with a robust and evolving sense of pastoral identity. Students will be equipped to integrate theology with psychological theories to address human suffering and facilitate the healing and flourishing of persons and communities.

Two Distinct Degree Tracks:

The MAPCC program is a graduate degree focused on integrating theology with psychological theories to address human suffering and facilitate the healing and flourishing of persons and communities.

To meet your specific vocational goals and needs, Garrett offers 2 tracks for MAPCC students.

Chaplaincy & Spiritual Care (Hybrid)

This track is best suited for students interested in various forms of chaplaincy or spiritual care work outside of a professional counseling setting.

Clinical Track (Residential)

This track is best suited for students who are interested in licensure as a professional counselor.