Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Pastoral Care and Counselling
The BA in Pastoral Care and Counselling at Southshore University College is a transformative degree designed to produce compassionate, ethically grounded professionals. Grounded in our TEASE values (Trustworthiness, Experience, Authority, Success, Expertise), this programme merges psychological rigour with spiritual and emotional intelligence to address the complex mental health needs of modern society.
Key Information
Academic Division
School of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
Duration
4 Years
Awarding Institution
University of Cape Coast (UCC)
Accreditation
Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC)
Strategic Focus
School of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
Institutions
Teaching Institution
SouthShore University College
Awarding Institution
University of Cape Coast (UCC)
Our programme is benchmarked against International Standards (BACP/ACA frameworks) to ensure graduates possess global authority.
Applied Learning Mandate
60% of core counselling modules involve graded, real-world practicums and industry projects within hospitals, NGOs, and corporate wellness units.
Counselling Skills Pipeline
A mandatory 100-hour track focusing on Mental Health First Aid, Crisis Triage, Digital Therapy Tools, and Professional Ethics.
Industry Training & Placement (ITPO)
100% placement capability for final-year students in clinical settings, educational institutions, and chaplaincy roles.
Holistic Support
In line with our Holistic Experience pillar, the curriculum includes mandatory self-care and resilience training for the practitioners themselves.
Quality & Accreditation
Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC)
Admission Requirements
- WASSCE/SSSCE
Pass in six (6) subjects, including credits (A1-C6) in English, Core Maths, and Integrated Science/Social Studies. Electives in the Arts or Social Sciences are preferred.
- Maturity Entry
We welcome applicants with significant pastoral or social work experience via our Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) policy.
Curriculum Overview
Year 1
Semester 1
GER 101: English for Academic Purposes
GER 103: French for Communication
STS 105: Intro. to Pentecostalism
SCS 109: Information Technology
STS 111: Spiritual Formation
FIN 101: Personal Finance
Semester 2
GER 114: Principles of Psychology
STS 101: Church Administration
GER 108: Logic and Critical Thinking
GER 112: Principles of Social Behaviour
STS 106: Introduction to Missiology
Year 2
Semester 1
THY 201: Systematic Theology I
THY 203: Church History I
THY 205: Intro. to Old Testament
THY 209: Old Testament Hebrew I
THY 211: Hermeneutics
STS 205: Philosophy of Religion
Semester 2
THY 202: Systematic Theology II
THY 204: Church History II
THY 206: Introduction to New Testament
THY 208: New Testament Greek I
THY 212: Homiletics I
STS 210: Principles of Leadership
STS 211: Sociology of Religion
Year 3
Semester 1
STS 305: Christian Ethics
STS 313: Psychology of Religions
THY 311: Old Testament Hebrew II
PCC 301: Biblical Foundation of Counseling (Elective)
PCC 303: Personality Development (Elective)
STS 327: Biblical Philosophy of Leadership (Elective)
Semester 2
STS 330: Research Methods in Theology
STS 308: New Testament Greek II
PCC 322: Chaplaincy
MSN 312: Cultural Anthropology and Missions
PCC 318: Pastoral Care and Counseling
PCC 320: Professional Counseling Skills
Year 4
Semester 1
STS 403: Pentecostal and Charismatic Theology
STS 411: Islamic Studies
PCC 421: Cross-Cultural Counseling
STS 413: Philosophy of Human Rights (Elective)
STS 419: Religion and Gender (Elective)
THY 411: The Apocalyptic Literature (Elective)
Semester 2
PCC 422: Marriage and Family Counseling
PCC 424: Issues in Pastoral Care and Crisis Counseling
THG 402: Internship
GER 406: Project Work
STS 416: Contemporary Issues in Ethics (Elective)
THY 402: Pastoral Ministry (Elective)
THY 406: The Gospels (Elective)
THY 412: Pentecostal Spirituality (Elective)
Learning Outcomes
We target an 85% Graduate Employability Rate. Graduates are prepared for roles such as:
Professional Counsellor
Hospital/School Chaplain
NGO Program Manager
Employee Wellness Consultant
Family Support Specialist
Career Prospects
IT Project Manager
Systems Analyst
Software Product Manager
Full-Stack Developer
IT Consultant / CTO-track Associate
