DOCTOR OF MINISTRY (D.Min.)
All ACADC Degree Programs have been qualified by the Bureau of Private Postsecondary Education. The BPPE has recognized the Association of Christian Alcohol and Drug Counselors as meeting the requirements of Nonprofit Religious Exempt Status and has granted ACADC the authority to offer the following degree program:
DOCTOR OF MINISTRY DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Print out a copy of the application form found by clicking here. Fill out the form and check the box for Doctor of Ministry Degree. Send it to the following address with a check or money order made payable to ACADC in the amount of your tuition fee of $4500:
New Life Spirit Recovery
18652 Florida Street, Suite 200
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Requirements:
Required textbooks:
- The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren – 29.95
- Victory Over Darkness by Dr. Neil Anderson – 16.95
- The Bondage Breaker by Dr. Neil Anderson – 16.95
- Freedom From Addiction by Mike & Julia Quarles – 19.95
- Steps to Freedom in Christ by Dr. Neil Anderson – 6.00
- Life Recovery Bible with commentary by Dr. Stephen Arterburn, et, al - 35.99
- Christ-centered Therapy by Dr. Terry Zuehlke – 34.95
- Psychology Debunked: Revealing the Overcoming Life by Lisa Bazler – 16.95
- The Rebuilding of Psychology by Dr. Gary Collins – 42.95
- Effective Biblical Counseling: A Model for Helping Caring Christians – 25.95
- Become Capable Counselors by Larry Crabb
- Competant to Counsel, by Jay E. Adams – 23.95
- Handbook for Christ Centered Substance Abuse and Addictions Counselors by Dr. Michael Belzman – 25.00
- How to Counsel Yourself by Adam Pulaski – Free Download
- Psychology and Theology: Prospects for Integration by Dr. Gary Collins
- Biblical Concepts for Christian Counseling: A Case for integrating Psychology and Theology by Dr. William T. Kirwan
- Thesis and Dissertation Style Guide – Free Download
The prices shown on this page may vary depending upon the book outlet from which the textbooks are purchased.
QUARTER-SEMESTER HOURS CONVERSION CHART
Call 714.841.1906 and speak to an education counselor who will answer your questions and give you all the guidance you may need throughout the processes from enrollment to the awarding of your degree.
To request additional information, click here
To convert quarter hours to semester hours divide the quarter hours by 1.5
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Quarter
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Semester
|
Quarter
|
Semester
|
Quarter
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Semester
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Quarter
|
Semester
|
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0.5
|
0.33
|
16
|
10.67
|
43
|
28.67
|
70
|
46.67
|
|
1.0
|
0.67
|
17
|
11.33
|
44
|
29.33
|
71
|
47.33
|
|
1.5
|
1.00
|
18
|
12.00
|
45
|
30.00
|
72
|
48.00
|
|
2.0
|
1.33
|
19
|
12.67
|
46
|
30.67
|
73
|
48.67
|
|
2.5
|
1.67
|
20
|
13.33
|
47
|
31.33
|
74
|
49.33
|
|
3.0
|
2.00
|
21
|
14.00
|
48
|
32.00
|
75
|
50.00
|
|
3.5
|
2.33
|
22
|
14.67
|
49
|
32.67
|
76
|
50.67
|
|
4.0
|
2.67
|
23
|
15.33
|
50
|
33.33
|
77
|
51.33
|
|
4.5
|
3.00
|
24
|
16.00
|
51
|
34.00
|
78
|
52.00
|
|
5.0
|
3.33
|
25
|
16.67
|
52
|
34.67
|
79
|
52.67
|
|
5.5
|
3.67
|
26
|
17.33
|
53
|
35.33
|
80
|
53.33
|
|
6.0
|
4.00
|
27
|
18.00
|
54
|
36.00
|
81
|
54.00
|
|
6.5
|
4.33
|
28
|
18.67
|
55
|
36.67
|
82
|
54.67
|
|
7.0
|
4.67
|
29
|
19.33
|
56
|
37.33
|
83
|
55.33
|
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- A Bachelor Degree from ACADC Institute or another accredited institution
- 600 hours of Classroom training or distance learning preparation that meets the requirement of 60 quarter hours for this degree program.
- A Doctoral Dissertation is also required for this degree.
