1. The satisfactory completion of a CMS Bachelor program, preferably the CMS Bachelor of Religious/Metaphysical Sciences, Pastoral Studies, or a certified equivalent.

2. The satisfactory completion of a minimum of 52.0 credit hours of work over a min. period of two calendar years. This includes the necessary internship of 4 credit hours (60 contact hours) to be performed during this period.

3. The satisfactory completion of a professionally bound thesis of at least 25,000 words or an additional 6.0 credit hours of course work.

4. Any additional requirements which that the faculty may assess as a result of reviews or conferences.

5. All work counted toward the hours required for graduation must be completed with the grade of E (excellent) or S (satisfactory).

6. Evidence of such metaphysical, spiritual, mental, and emotional maturity as will support the judgment, by the faculty, of your readiness and fitness to practice the metaphysical/spiritual ministry.

7. Recommendation of the faculty.

A student who successfully completes the prescribed two-year course of study shall receive a diploma entitled Master of Spiritual/Pastoral Counseling.

A student may also begin their Spiritual/Pastoral Counseling internship program after completion of the counseling portion of the curriculum. Once accepted into the intern program and having been certified as a "student counselor" the student will then spend the year developing skills and demonstrating counseling ability by performing such spiritual/pastoral counseling duties under the supervision of the faculty advisor or a certified Spiritual/Pastoral Counselor or ordained minister.

The student is required to perform 60 hours of service time (4 credit hours).

At the successful completion of the internship programs, and upon the recommendation of the faculty advisor, a certified Spiritual/Pastoral counselor, or an ordained minister the student will become eligible for Spiritual/Pastoral Counseling certification. The internship might include, but is not limited to the following:

Serve as a student spiritual/pastoral counselor.

Prepare spiritual/pastoral counseling programs under the auspices of a certified Spiritual/Pastoral Counselor.

Establish and direct a senior program, a community interaction program, a hospital visitation program, a series of workshops, a course of metaphysical or spiritual studies, etc.

Any combination of the above or other projects approved by the CMS.

It should be understood that the internship is designed to test "on site" skills of the student, to place the trainee in a situation requiring accountability to a congregation or other group.

During the internship the student should make monthly reports (or arrange monthly conferences) with their supervisor to assess progress. Special evaluation forms are provided the supervisor and must be returned to the CMS before service credit can be granted.

TH-100 The Metaphysical Ethic 2.0
TH-103 A Spiritual Approach to Anger 3.0
TH-104 Caregiving for the Spiritual Practitioner 3.0
TH-105 Spiritual Practitioners Approach to Grief and Death 3.0
TH-109 The Ethics, Morals and Legalities of Pastoral Care 3.0
PM-103 Preventing Ministerial Litigation 4.0
ME-103 The Metaphysical Approach to Life's Challenges 3.0
ME-104 The Aquarian Approach to Healthy Relationships 3.0

PC-100 Pastoral Counseling for the Spiritual Minister 10.0
PC-101 Elementary Co-Counseling for the Spiritual Minister 1.0
PC-102 Introduction to Spiritual Counseling 4.0
PC-103 A Pastoral Approach to Communication 3.0
PC-104 The Spiritual Philosophy of Pastoral Counseling 3.0

Spiritual/Pastoral Intern Program 4.0

Each student is required to complete and submit a professionally 6.0 bound thesis of at least 25,000 words or 6 additional credit hours of course work.

1. The satisfactory completion of a minimum of 43.5 credit hours of work over a minimum period of one calendar year. This includes the necessary internship of 2 credit hours (30 contact hours) to be performed during this period.

2. Any additional requirements which the faculty may assess as a result of reviews or conferences.

3. All work counted toward the hours required for graduation must be completed with the grade of E (excellent) or S (satisfactory).

4. Evidence of such metaphysical, spiritual, mental, and emotional maturity as will support the judgment, by the faculty, of your readiness and fitness to practice the metaphysical/spiritual ministry.

5. Recommendation of the faculty.

A student may also begin their Spiritual Counseling internship program after completion of the counseling portion of the curriculum. Once accepted into the intern program and having been certified as a "student counselor" the student will then spend the internship developing skills and demonstrating counseling ability by performing such spiritual counseling duties under the supervision of the faculty advisor or a certified Spiritual/Pastoral Counselor or ordained minister.

The student is required to perform 30 hours of service time (2 credit hours).

At the successful completion of the internship programs, and upon the recommendation of the faculty advisor, a certified Spiritual/Pastoral counselor, or an ordained minister the student will become eligible for Spiritual Counseling certification. The internship might include, but is not limited to the following:

Serve as a student Spiritual Counselor.

Prepare spiritual counseling programs under the auspices of a certified Spiritual/Pastoral Counselor.

Establish and direct a senior program, a community interaction program, a hospital visitation program, a series of workshops, a course of metaphysical or spiritual studies, etc.

Any combination of the above or other projects approved by the CMS.

It should be understood that the internship is designed to test "on site" skills of the student, to place the trainee in a situation requiring accountability to a congregation or other group.

During the internship the student should make monthly reports (or arrange monthly conferences) with their supervisor to assess progress. Special evaluation forms are provided the supervisor and must be returned to the CMS before service credit can be granted.

ID-100 Releasing Fear Through Love 1.5
ID-101 Listening To Your Inner Guide 1.0
ID-102 Meditation Through Spiritual Awareness 1.0
ID-103 Releasing Guilt Through Forgiveness 1.5
ID-104 A Practical Approach To Building Self-Worth 1.5
ID-105 The Principles Of Creative Responsibility 1.5

CT-102 Journaling for Spiritual and Physical Health 2.0
TH-100 The Metaphysical Ethic 2.0
TH-111 Introduction to Inner Spirituality 3.0
SA-104 Principle Of Success Through Giving 0.5
SH-101 A Metaphysical Contract for Success 1.5
MT-100 Spiritual Guidelines For The Metaphysical Teacher 0.5

PC-101 Elementary Co-Counseling for the Spiritual Minister 1.0
PC-102 Introduction to Spiritual Counseling 4.0
ME-103 The Metaphysical Approach To Life's Challenges 3.0
ME-104 The Aquarian Approach to Healthy Relationships 3.0
TH-104 Caregiving for the Spiritual Practitioner 3.0
TH-105 The Spiritual Practitioners Approach to Grief and Death 3.0
TH-109 The Ethics, Morals and Legalities of Pastoral Care 3.0
TH-112 Visitation Ministry for the Spiritual Practitioner 6.0

Spiritual Counseling Intern Program 2.0

*NOTE: These credits may be transferred to any degree program at any time.