Sociology Vocational Chaplaincy PCP-BS

Program Completion Plan

Sociology: Vocational Chaplaincy (B.S.) | Program Code: SVC300
Total Required Credits: 120 | Duration: 48 Months | Courses: 40

General Education Requirements (18 Credits | 200-Level)

  1. GEN 201 – College Writing for Ministry & Leadership (3 credits)
  2. GEN 202 – Public Speaking & Oral Communication (3 credits)
  3. GEN 203 – Christian Worldview & Critical Thinking (3 credits)
  4. GEN 204 – Introduction to Christian Ethics (3 credits)
  5. GEN 205 – Applied Mathematics for Life & Leadership (3 credits)
  6. GEN 206 – Biblical Survey: Old & New Testament Foundations (3 credits)

Major Requirements (93 Credits)

200-Level Core: Foundations in Chaplaincy & Sociology (42 Credits)

Chaplaincy Foundations (21 credits)
7. CHS 220 – Introduction to the Study of Chaplaincy
8. CHS 221 – Identifying the Call to Chaplaincy
9. CHS 222 – Chaplaincy Characteristic Development
10. CHS 223 – Confidentiality and Best Practices in Chaplaincy
11. CHS 224 – Biblical Fundamentals of Chaplaincy
12. CHS 225 – Skills and Functions of the Chaplaincy Office
13. CHS 226 – Chaplaincy Administration Principles

Sociology Foundations (21 credits)
14. SOC 210 – The Development and Outcome of Sociology
15. SOC 211 – Introduction to the Sociological Perspective
16. SOC 212 – Fundamentals of Collective Behavior
17. SOC 213 – Models of Social Stratification and Division
18. SOC 214 – Introduction to Institutional Sociology
19. SOC 215 – Cultural Awareness in Christian Ministry

300-Level Advanced Core: Vocational Chaplaincy & Sociology (51 Credits)

Advanced Chaplaincy Studies (27 credits)
20. CHS 320 – Comprehensive Study of Chaplaincy
21. CHS 321 – Operating in the Call of Chaplaincy
22. CHS 322 – Developing Inward Care Characteristics
23. CHS 323 – Cultivating a Private and Confidential Safe Space
24. CHS 324 – Fostering the Nature and Purpose of Chaplaincy
25. CHS 325 – Chaplaincy Functions: A Complete Review
26. CHS 326 – Performing Community Service
27. CHS 327 – Demonstrating Characteristics of Love and Care
28. CHS 328 – Counseling Duties and Suicide Prevention for Chaplains

Advanced Sociology Studies (24 credits)
29. SOC 310 – Survey of Chaplaincy Specialty Vocation
30. SOC 311 – Governmental, Military, and Hospital Chaplaincy
31. SOC 312 – Scope of Industrial Chaplaincy
32. SOC 313 – Advanced Stratification and Class Structure
33. SOC 314 – Sociology of Faith-Based Care Systems
34. SOC 315 – Crisis and Trauma Sociology
35. SOC 316 – Ethics and Advocacy in Sociological Chaplaincy
36. SOC 317 – Social Research and Spiritual Leadership

Elective Options (9 Credits | Student Selects 3 Courses)

Students must choose 3 elective courses (3 credits each) from the approved list below:

  • ELEC 401 – Missions Ministry Foundations
  • ELEC 402 – Gerontology and Spiritual Care
  • ELEC 403 – Forensic Psychology in Ministry Contexts
  • ELEC 404 – Ministry Leadership and Team Development
  • ELEC 405 – Applied Christian Counseling Methods
  • ELEC 406 – Faith and Mental Health in Youth Ministry
  • ELEC 407 – Trauma-Informed Ministry Practices
  • ELEC 408 – Digital Ministry and Media Engagement
  • ELEC 409 – Marketplace Ministry and Organizational Strategy

Total Program Credits: 120

  • 18 credits: General Education
  • 42 credits: 200-level Major Courses
  • 51 credits: 300-level Major Courses
  • 9 credits: Electives (student choice from approved list)