COURSES | M. Sc. IN COUNSELLING AND FAMILY THERAPY
A unique multidisciplinary compressed semester program where students are required to attend classes four times in three years at the UIM-FRTI, Bangalore. Students registered under MLCU will travel to Shillong, Meghalaya in August of the third year. The online classes will be mostly on Saturdays between 7-11 am, from September to April. It will be planned and intimated much in advance.
Basic Qualification: Any undergraduate degree from a recognized university.
Course Duration: 3 years
SCHEDULE OF PHYSICAL CLASSES AT UIM-FRTI, BANGALORE
ATA | MLCU | |
1st year | 2 weeks in August 2025 | 2 weeks in August 2025 |
2nd year | 2 weeks in May 2027 | 2 weeks in May 2027 |
3rd year | 1 week in Aug 2027 | 3 weeks in Aug 2027 at Shillong |
2 weeks in May 2028 | 2 weeks in May 2028 |
LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Demonstrate mastery in individual, marriage, and family counseling techniques, including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), child-centered therapy, and trauma-informed interventions, while effectively addressing both conscious and unconscious factors influencing relational dynamics.
- Integrate faith, theology, and psychological theory to form a coherent and ethical approach to counseling that is both spiritually sensitive and clinically grounded, with a strong foundation in biblical interpretation, theology of marriage and family, and spiritual formation.
- Assess and counsel individuals and families with complex needs, such as stress, burnout, addiction, trauma, grief, and crisis and develop & carry out ethically sound counseling framework using evidence based culturally competent methods for individuals, couples, and families.
- Apply research methods and project development skills to create, evaluate, and implement contextually relevant interventions or programs, culminating in a thesis, program design, or work-related project.
- Exhibit professional competency and ethical responsibility through extended supervised practicums, demonstrating reflective self-awareness, advanced counseling skills, and the ability to apply theoretical knowledge in diverse real-world clinical settings.
- Human Growth & Development
- Basic Counseling Skills
- Theories and Practice of CBT and RT in Individual Counseling
- Theories and Practice of EFT, FST & Attachment Theory in Marriage and Family Counseling
- Research Methodology
- Family Life and Spirituality
- Biblical Theology *
- Supervised Practicum & Professional Formation
- Theories and Practice of DBT, REBT & NMT for Parental Counseling
- Integration of Faith and Psychology
- Theology of Marriage and Family
- Counseling Families with Special Needs
- Professional Ethics in Counseling
- Missional Families
- Life Stage Transition Counseling Theory and Practice
- Counseling Families in Crisis and Trauma: Theory and Practice
- Human Sexuality
- Bible Survey *
- Biblical Interpretation *
- Specialized Supervised Counseling Practicum
- Research Work: Thesis / Program Development
- Child-Centered Play Therapy & Art Therapy
- Loss and Grief Support Counseling
- Workshops & Seminars
- Philosophy of Family Life in Major Religions
- Addiction Counseling
- Electives: CCPT & Art Therapy; Counseling Families In Trauma & Crisis: Theory and Practice
*Exempted for MLCU students
1st year | 1st instalment: |
₹30,000 |
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2nd instalment: |
₹30,000 |
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Total |
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₹60,000 |
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2nd year | 1st instalment: |
₹35,000 |
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2nd instalment: |
₹35,000 |
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Total |
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₹70,000 |
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3rd year | As per MLCU website |
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Total Fees: | (Inclusive of Graduation Fees and Thesis) |
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₹1,65,000 |
1st year | Tuition fees: | ₹40,000 | |
Library and Study Materials: | ₹5,000 | ||
Online Charges: | ₹5,000 | ||
Personal Counseling: | ₹5,000 | ||
Supervision: | ₹5,000 | ||
Total | ₹60,000 | ||
2nd year | Tuition fees: | ₹40,000 | |
Library and Study Materials: | ₹5,000 | ||
Online class charges: | ₹5,000 | ||
Personal Counseling: | ₹5,000 | ||
Supervision: | ₹10,000 | ||
Accreditation fees: | ₹5,000 | ||
Total | ₹70,000 | ||
3rd year | Tuition fees: | ₹40,000 | |
Library and Study Materials: |
₹5,000 |
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Thesis: |
₹5,000 |
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Graduation: |
₹5,000 |
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Online Charges: |
₹5,000 |
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Supervision: |
₹5,000 |
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Total Third-year fees under MLCU must be paid directly to the university, as per the 2027 guidelines. |
₹65,000 |
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Total Fees: |
₹195,000 |
ACCREDITATION CHARGES |
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For MLCU endorsement of the transcript, ₹10,000 additional, payable to MLCU |
For ATA endorsement of the transcript, ₹5,000 additional, payable to UIM- FRTI |
BANK DETAILS FOR PAYMENTS OF FEES
Account Name: | UIM Educational Trust Bank |
A/c No: | 233105000361 |
IFSC Code: | ICIC0002331 |
Bank: | ICICI Bank (Hennur Road Branch) |
DAY-SCHOLARS | ||
CAFETERIA | ||
Cafeteria fees | ₹3,120 x 2 Residential Sessions | ₹6,240/- |
Total |
₹6,240/- |
RESIDENTIAL STUDENTS | ||
CAFETERIA | ||
Cafeteria (₹530 x 12 days) (No calculation for Sundays) | ₹6,360 x 2 Residential Sessions per year | ₹12,720/- |
ACCOMMODATION | ||
Accommodation (₹400 x 13) | ₹5,200 x 2 Residential Sessions | ₹10,400/- |
Total |
₹23,120/- |
UIM LOCAL BANK ACCOUNT DETAILS:
A/c Name | Urban India Ministries (UIM) |
A/c No | 233101000216 |
IFSC | ICIC0002331 |
Bank | ICICI Bank Ltd. |
Branch | Hennur Road |