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Combined B.A./M.A. in Torah-Based Counseling

Florida Hebrew University's Bachelor of Arts in Torah-Based Counseling is a distinct four-year program that skillfully blends advanced psychological practices with the rich wisdom of Torah. This program includes unique elements like the therapeutic application of Tehilim (Psalms), the study of Taharat Mishpachah (family purity laws), Holistic Nutrition and Wellbeing, and a specialized course in Torah-Based Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP). Designed to rival top counseling programs like those at Yale, Harvard, the University of Chicago, and Brandeis University, this curriculum aims to provide a comprehensive, spiritually enriched counseling education.

Course Catalog

Click below to download catalog with course descriptions and pre-requisites.

Curriculum

Total Hours = 168

Year 1: Foundations of Psychology and Torah Studies (30 credit hours)

ND1 Introduction to Torah-Based Psychology/Neshamah Daat (3 credits)

ND2 Principles of Torah-Based Counseling (3 credits)

ND3 Jewish Ethics and Spiritual Development (3 credits)

ND4 Basic Kabbalistic Concepts (3 credits)

ND5 Introduction to Counseling Techniques (3 credits)

ND6 Research Methods and Statistics in Psychology (3 credits)

COR General Education Requirements/Electives (12 credits)

Year 2: Intermediate Studies and Applied Skills (33 credit hours)

ND7 Developmental Psychology from a Torah Perspective (3 credits)

ND8 Advanced Torah Studies and Kabbalistic Wisdom (3 credits)

ND9 Counseling Theories and Approaches (3 credits)

ND10 Psychology of the Family in Jewish Thought (3 credits)

ND10Alef  Taharat Mishpachah and Shalom Bayit (3 credits)

ND11 Group Dynamics in Counseling (3 credits)

ND12 Practicum: Observational Training (3 credits)

COR General Education Requirements/Electives (12 credits)

Year 3: Advanced Counseling Techniques and Jewish Thought (33 credit hours)

ND13 Clinical Psychology and Torah Insights (3 credits)

ND14 Advanced Kabbalistic Wisdom and Counseling (3 credits)

ND15 Psychopathology in Religious Contexts (3 credits)

ND16 Marriage and Family Counseling in Jewish Tradition (3 credits)

ND17 Tehilim as a Tool in Counseling (3 credit)

ND18 Cultural Competence in Counseling (3 credits)

ND19 Practicum: Supervised Clinical Experience (3 credits)

COR General Education Requirements/Electives (12 credits)

Year 4: Specialization and Professional Development (30 credit hours)

ND20 Torah-Based Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP) (3 credits)

NT9 Holistic Nutrition and Wellbeing in Counseling (3 credits)

ND21 Integrative Seminar: Merging Torah Wisdom and Modern Psychology (3 credits)

ND22 Advanced Clinical Skills and Case Management (3 credits)

ND23 Master's Thesis: Original Torah-Based Research or Clinical Case Study (3 credits)

ND24 Ethical and Legal Issues in Torah-Based Counseling (3 credits)

ND25 Preparation for Certification and Licensure (3 credits)

ND26 The Business of Counseling: Starting and Developing Your Own Practice (3 credits)

COR General Education Requirements/Electives (6 credits)

Students are Required to Complete the Following 42 Core Course Credits:

ENG1. English Writing and Composition (3 credits)

ADM3. Foundation of Law (3 credits)

GEN1. Principles of Logic (3 credit)

COM1. Oral Presentation Skills (3 credits)

COM2. Oral Communications (3 credits)

ADM1. Principles of Business Administration (3 credits)

ADM3. Fundraising for Business (3 credits)

EDU4. Teaching Modesty to Children (3 credits)

JWH1. Jewish History (3 credits)

NSH1. Principles of Family Dynamics (3 credits)

NED1. Principles of Nutrition and Wellness (3 credits)

    

A foreign language course - 9 credits - can be taken any time during the course of the program and can be eligible for partial credit transfer from High School.

Program Highlights:

  • Integration of Torah teachings with modern psychological science.

  • Unique courses like Torah-Based Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP) and Holistic Nutrition.

  • Focus on spiritual and physical aspects of counseling.

  • Comprehensive training with practical experience through supervised clinical practice.

This innovative program is designed to equip students with a unique skill set, blending traditional Torah teachings with modern therapeutic techniques, including the transformative practice of Torah-Based Neurolinguistic Programming.

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