The Cincinnati Christian University Master of Arts in Counseling (MAC) program was established in 1992 under the direction of Dr. Vietta Keith. Housed within the Counseling & Family Studies Department, foundations for the Counseling Center began in 1993 when counseling services were provided by MAC students on the CCU campus. Construction for offices, counseling rooms, and meeting spaces was soon completed, and the Counseling Center was opened in 1994.
Since the initial client received counseling services in 1993, over 3000 individuals, couples, and families have received counseling services at the CCU Counseling Center. Furthermore, over 26,000 individual, couples, and family counseling sessions have been conducted by MAC faculty, staff, and students since 1993. In fulfilling the mission of the University, the CCU Counseling Center provides counseling services to tri-state residents, as well as members of the campus community.
The Counseling & Family Studies Department is currently under the direction of Dr. Timothy Barber [e-mail]. Working closely with the faculty, staff, and students, Dr. Barber administers the academic training and professional evaluation of all MAC students. Each degree program within the Department is headed by a Field Chair. Dr. Barber (Master of Arts in Counseling; e-mail), and Dr. Michael Shannon (Master of Arts in Religion with an emphasis in Pastoral Care & Counseling; e-mail). The CCU Counseling Center is directed by Dr. David Brown [e-mail], who administers the clinical training and supervision of all MAC students. All faculty and staff are dedicated to providing excellent service to students and clients.
Quick Stats & Info:
The Counseling & Family Studies Department offers many advantages to potential students and clients alike. Although we have much more to offer, below is a quick list of some important facts and figures about the Master of Arts in Counseling program and the Counseling Center.
| 3 | → | years to complete the MAC program |
| 10:1 | → | student / faculty ratio |
| 17 | → | years in operation (since 1993) |
| 36 | → | credit hours to complete the MAR programs |
| 60 | → | minimum hours of individual supervision before graduation |
| 70 | → | credit hours to complete the MAC program |
| 90 | → | minimum hours of group supervision before graduation |
| 150+ | → | average number of active clients in Counseling Center |
| 257 | → | MAC graduates (as of December 2011) |
| 700 | → | minimum hours of clinical experience before graduation |
| 3,000+ | → | clients served |
| 26,000+ | → | counseling sessions provided |