School of Counseling & Human Development

Understand People.
Serve with Purpose.

Explore human behavior, personal development, counseling, and psychology through an educational approach grounded in Christian principles, compassion, ethical responsibility, and meaningful service.

2 Degree Levels Bachelor's · Master's
100% Online Flexible learning across borders
Human-Centered Learning Compassion · Integrity · Service · Purpose
About the School

Understanding People Through Knowledge and Compassion

The School of Counseling & Human Development at Novaris International Christian University brings together the study of human behavior, psychology, personal development, counseling principles, and values-centered service.

Our academic approach encourages students to understand people thoughtfully, communicate responsibly, and explore how knowledge, compassion, integrity, and Christian principles can contribute to meaningful support and human development.

Human Behavior Explore factors that influence behavior, relationships, development, and personal growth.
Communication Develop perspectives on listening, interpersonal communication, empathy, and responsible engagement.
Christian Perspective Consider human dignity, compassion, responsibility, service, and ethical decision-making.
Human Development Understand growth and development across personal, relational, and community contexts.
Professional conversation focused on human development
Our Approach Knowledge of people shaped by compassion, integrity, and service.
Degree Pathways

Build Understanding. Deepen Knowledge.

Explore academic pathways designed to strengthen your understanding of human behavior, counseling, psychology, and personal development.

Undergraduate Christian counseling and psychology Bachelor's

Bachelor of Science in Christian Counseling and Psychology

Explore human behavior, personal development, psychology, and Christian counseling principles in preparation for service-oriented professional and ministry settings.

120 Credits Undergraduate Online
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Graduate Christian counseling and psychology Master's

Master of Arts in Christian Counseling and Psychology

Deepen your understanding of human behavior, Christian counseling, and psychology while developing knowledge for leadership, service, and faith-based support settings.

36 Credits Graduate Online
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What You'll Explore

Understanding Human Behavior and Development

Our counseling and psychology programs explore areas that help students understand people, relationships, development, communication, and values-centered approaches to support.

Human Behavior

Explore psychological, relational, and developmental factors that influence individuals and communities.

Counseling Foundations

Study foundational concepts related to communication, support, helping relationships, and responsible practice.

Relationships

Understand interpersonal dynamics, communication patterns, and the role relationships play in human development.

Human Development

Explore personal growth, developmental processes, life transitions, and human potential.

Compassion & Service

Consider the role of empathy, dignity, responsibility, and meaningful service in human-centered environments.

Christian Counseling Principles

Examine counseling and human development through Christian principles, integrity, faith, and purpose.

Meaningful professional conversation
Human Development Understanding people with purpose
A Human-Centered Perspective

Learn to Understand People in Context

Human behavior is shaped by personal experiences, relationships, values, culture, development, and community. Our programs encourage students to consider these dimensions thoughtfully while developing a broader understanding of people and the environments in which they live.

Develop a deeper understanding of human behavior and development.
Strengthen communication, listening, and interpersonal perspectives.
Explore responsible approaches to helping and service-oriented environments.
Connect psychological knowledge with compassion, integrity, and Christian values.
Christian Perspective

Human Dignity, Compassion, and Responsible Service

At Novaris, Christian counseling education recognizes the dignity and value of each person. Students are encouraged to approach human development with compassion, ethical responsibility, respect, integrity, and a commitment to service.

The Christian foundation of the School provides a values-centered perspective for understanding people while engaging thoughtfully with counseling, psychology, relationships, and personal development.

Dignity Recognize the inherent worth and value of every person.
Compassion Approach people and communities with empathy and respect.
Integrity Engage responsibly, ethically, and honestly in human-centered settings.
Service Apply knowledge in ways that contribute meaningfully to others.
Supportive professional interaction
Professional Applications

Knowledge for Human-Centered and Service-Oriented Settings

Counseling and psychology studies can support development across a variety of organizational, ministry, community, and support environments.

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Faith-Based Support

Apply knowledge of human behavior and Christian counseling principles in ministry and faith-based environments.

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Community Organizations

Develop perspectives relevant to community service, support programs, and human development initiatives.

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Human Development

Apply knowledge related to personal growth, communication, development, and supportive environments.

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Organizational Support

Strengthen understanding of people, relationships, communication, and human-centered organizational environments.

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Ministry Settings

Explore counseling principles relevant to pastoral, ministry, discipleship, and service-oriented contexts.

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Continued Academic Study

Build a foundation for continued academic exploration in counseling, psychology, human development, and related fields.

These academic programs are not presented as professional licensure programs. Requirements for counseling, psychology, therapy, mental health practice, certification, registration, or other regulated professional activities vary by jurisdiction. Students should verify applicable requirements with the competent authority where they intend to practice.
Knowledge. Compassion. Purpose.

Take the Next Step in Counseling & Human Development

Explore flexible online degree programs designed to deepen your understanding of people, strengthen your academic knowledge, and support meaningful service in human-centered environments.