Program Completion Plan
Vocational Chaplaincy: Public Speaking (VCPS400)
Total Credits: 50 | Duration: 14 Months | Courses: 13
Core Curriculum – 10 Courses Required (40 Credits)
Chaplaincy Courses
- CHP 401 – Chaplaincy Functions: Complete Review – 4 credits
- CHP 404 – Surveying Chaplaincy Specialty Vocations – 4 credits
- CHP 405 – Developing Kingdom Understanding of Tragedy – 4 credits
- CHP 406 – Essentials of Mission and Chaplain Visitation – 4 credits
- CHP 420 – Comprehensive Study of Chaplaincy – 4 credits
Public Speaking Courses
6. SPK 400 – Personal Development and Improvement – 4 credits
7. SPK 401 – Basic Disciplines of Public Speaking – 4 credits
8. SPK 404 – General Speaking Fundamentals – 4 credits
9. SPK 405 – Speech Diversity and Delivery – 4 credits
10. SPK 406 – Essential Speaking Genres and Dynamics – 4 credits
Electives – Student Selects Courses Totaling 10 Credits
| Elective Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| ELEC 410 – Trauma-Informed Ministry & Crisis Counseling | 4 credits |
| ELEC 411 – Chaplaincy for Youth and Families | 3 credits |
| ELEC 412 – Nonprofit Event Hosting & Ministry Presentation | 3 credits |
| ELEC 413 – Mental Health & Grief in Faith-Based Settings | 4 credits |
| ELEC 414 – Applied Christian Counseling for Public Ministry | 3 credits |
| ELEC 415 – Media Training for Christian Communicators | 3 credits |
| ELEC 416 – Intercessory Leadership & Team Development | 4 credits |
Students must select a combination of elective courses totaling exactly 10 credits.
Program Totals:
| Category | Credits | Courses |
|---|---|---|
| Core Curriculum | 40 credits | 10 courses |
| Electives | 10 credits | 2–4 courses |
| Total | 50 credits | 13–14 total |