Master of Whole-Person Christian Coaching (42Units)

The Master of Whole-Person Christian Coaching program is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to provide Christ-centered coaching that fosters healing, growth, and transformation. Rooted in Christian values and biblical principles, this program emphasizes a whole-person approach, integrating the mind, body, spirit, and relationships into the coaching process.

Through this program, students will:

• Integrate Christian Principles – Infuse coaching practices with biblical teachings and a faith-based perspective.
• Promote Whole-Person Healing – Address the interconnected aspects of personal well-being, including emotional, spiritual, and relational dimensions.
• Prepare Effective Coaches – Train individuals to facilitate deep, meaningful change in the lives of their clients.
• Foster Personal Growth – Encourage students to experience their own transformation, becoming empathetic and effective coaches.

Required Core Classes: (25 units)

1.  Foundations of Coaching Level 1 (5 units) *

2.  Foundations of Family Counseling and Coaching (4 units) *

3.  Introduction to Counseling Theories and Theological Integration (4units)

4.  Overview of Psychopathology and Crisis Response (4 units) *

5. Personal Foundation for Becoming a Better Coach (4 units)

6.  Ethical and Legal Issues in Counseling and Coaching (4 units)

Elective Courses (12 units, Choose 3 courses depending on your emphasis.)

1.  Health Coaching Fundamentals: Health and Disease (4 units)

2.  Senior Wellness: Integrative Health and Aging (4 units)

4.  Cognitive and Behavioral Theories in Counseling and Coaching (4 units)

5.  Integrative Spiritual Coaching and Healing (4 units) *

6.  Couples Counseling and Relationship Coaching (4 units) *

7.  Principles of Effective Parenting (4 units)

8.  Cultural Competency in Counseling and Coaching (4 units)

9.  Human Development Across the Lifespan (4 units)

Practical Experience (5  Units)

  1. Practicum I: Individual Counseling and Coaching (5 units)

Total Program Units:

•   Core Curriculum: 25 Units

•   Electives:  12  Units

•   Practical Experience: 5 Units

•   Total: 42 Units

Courses completed at GIFT Christian Whole Person Coaching Academy are fully eligible for transfer credit toward the Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programs at Shalem International University, as both institutions are affiliated.