Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ’s

Academics

What programs do you offer? How long is each program?

Weimar University offers 4-year bachelor degrees in Religion, Natural Science, Education, and Business; and 2 years (5 semesters) masters degree in Counselling Psychology & Wellness, 2 years Biblical Mission and Wellness degree program. We also offer a 2-year associate degree in Nursing as well as a one-semester certificate program in Health Evangelism.

4 Year Degrees:
BBA in Business, Healthcare Administration Emphasis
BBA in Business, Organizational Management Emphasis
BA in Education
BM in Music
BS in Natural Science, Pre-Med/Pre-Physician’s Assistant/Pre-Dental Track
BS in Natural Science, Pre-Physical Therapy Track
BA in Religion, Theology Emphasis
BA in Religion, Religious Studies Emphasis

2 Year Degrees:
AS in Nursing
MA in Counselling Psychology and Wellness
MA in Biblical Mission and Wellness

1 Semester Programs:
Certificate in HEALTH (Health Evangelism Training)

What does a daily schedule look like?

Weimar University’s weekday mornings begin at 7:15 am with a hearty breakfast in the cafeteria followed by classes beginning at 8:00 am. These classes run for 50 or 75 minutes blocks throughout the day. In addition to classes, every week, students have the opportunity to engage in dorm worship, corporate worships, small group Bible studies, community outreach, and more. Please note that class schedules for students will vary by degree program and class load.

Click here for a copy of the 2021-2022 Fall Class Schedule

Are you an accredited college?

Weimar University is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC), 985 Atlantic Avenue, Suite 100, Alameda, CA 94501, 510.748.9001.

Will my credits be able to transfer?

While many students have transferred credits to multiple Adventist and some non-Adventist universities, credits earned at Weimar Institute are not guaranteed to transfer. If students wish to continue their education after attending Weimar, they are encouraged to contact their institution of choice to ensure successful transfer of credits.

Do you offer summer classes?

Weimar University offers a few classes during the summer. For details on upcoming summer classes, please call the Registrar’s Office at 530-422-7926.

What makes Weimar University unique?

At Weimar University, Biblical principles are directly incorporated into every field of study and each class. Intentional spirituality, stellar academics, a strong emphasis on health and practical training, and weekly opportunities to share Christ with our community are what make us unique.

Additionally, a healthy environment, mission trips, weekly community service and vibrant Student Association activities will foster a strong relationship with others, one’s self and with Christ.

Admissions

What is the application deadline?

The application deadline for Fall 2021-2022 is July 15.

The application deadline for Spring 2021-2022 is December 1.

What is the admission process?

The admissions process starts with an application. You can apply here to get started.

Once the online application has been started, an admissions representative will be in touch with you to discuss the required documentation. Required documentation includes the following:

Submitted online application
Official High school Transcripts or GED
SAT/ACT scores
Completed Financial Documents
Phone interview with a Weimar Institute faculty member
Once all necessary documentation has been submitted and the phone interview complete, the applicant will be notified via email concerning acceptance/denial. Some decisions will take longer than others to process and immediate notification is not guaranteed.

How do I submit my ACT or SAT scores?

ACT and SAT scores can be sent to Weimar using the following codes:

ACT Code: 0620
SAT Code: 4440

Official Copies can be sent via direct mail to the address below:

Office of Admissions
Weimar Institute
20601 West Paoli Lane,
Weimar, CA 95736

What are the admissions requirements?

SAT/ACT Score
Students must have a minimum composite score of 21 on the ACT or a minimum total score of 1100 on the new SAT. If the SAT was taken prior to March 2016, a minimum score of 1500 is required.
Highschool Transcripts
Official transcripts indicating graduation from an approved secondary school are required with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5

GED
If applicable, a GED test score can be submitted with a minimum score of 150 on all sections. GED applicants must also submit an official transcript from the high school most recently attended.

TOEFL
International students are required to demonstrate their ability to pursue studies in the English language by submitting a TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) iBT (Internet-based Test) with a minimum score of 80.

Do you have married student housing?

Married student housing is limited but may be available. For current availability please call enrollment at 530-422-7925.

Is there an age limit for students?

No, there is no age limit. Our students have ranged from 17 to 70 years of age. All ages are welcome, though the majority of the students are between 18 and 22 years of age.

When can I visit Weimar University?

You may come and visit Weimar University anytime. Please call 530-422-7923 or click here so we can arrange your stay.

Finances

Can I take just one class? How much does it cost?

Yes, students are able to register for a single class. The tuition charge is $835 a credit hour or $2,130 for a 3-credit class.

Can I work to help pay my school bill?

Yes. Students participate in the work/education program which includes working 6 hours a week and earning $850 per school year to be put toward tuition.

How can I afford to pay for college?

If you do literature evangelism for the summer, Weimar University will match 50% of all of your earnings that you put into your account up to $1,500. For example, if you earn $3,000, we will give you $1,500 so that you will have $4,500 towards your tuition. In addition, if you have been overseas as a student missionary for at least 12 months, there is a maximum scholarship of $1,000. All scholarships are divided over two semesters.

We also encourage you to ask your local church, friends, and family if they will be willing to sponsor you.

Can I get a discount?

Yes, if you pay the year’s tuition and fees in full at the beginning of the fall semester, you can get a 3% discount on tuition only. This only applies to cash, check, or money order payments.

You can also get a 3% discount per person on tuition only if you and a sibling are enrolled at the academy or the university simultaneously.

Contact Us

Admissions Office

+1 (530) 422-7923
[email protected]

Mon – Fri 9:00A.M. – 5:00P.M.

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Why Study Here?

Weimar was founded to impart a knowledge of God to its students. We believe that that God offers the best, most effective methods of education. By embracing “something better” as “the watchword of education”, we strive to come closer and closer to God’s educational ideal.

Are you ready to apply? Then click at the button below. Do you need more information about our Programs? Then find below a PDF with some information for you.

Lifespan Development (3 Credits)

From conception to old age, this course explores focuses on the biological, psychological, and social developmental issues and milestones for each stage of the lifespan, paying particular attention to the aspects of context, culture, and environmental issues. Topics include, but are not limited to: parenting style (child guidance), social contexts, social stress, poverty, low educational attainment, abuse and neglect, gender and family issues salient to relationships, separation, nontraditional and blended families and inadequate housing and how these affect development. Issues of aging and long-term care are included.

Moral Identity and Faith as a Counselor (3 Credits)

This course explores the formation of the student therapist’s identity as a counselor within the framework of Christianity and how this plays out in a secular world of counseling. This course presents philosophical and ethical perspectives integral to the understanding of the contemporary psychologies. Students learn how to analyze the ethical bias of psychotherapeutic psychologies, identify their underlying philosophical assumptions, and develop an appreciation for the moral components in individual, marital, and family identity formation. Also included will be a workshop to enhance spiritual development.

Christian Counseling and Psychotherapy: Basic Theories and Skills (3 Credits)

This course develops an understanding of the major theoretical orientations used by current practitioners, focusing on systemic approaches. Theories provide a coherent framework for understanding how people change. This course will highlight the Biblical understanding of how change takes place. This course covers the concepts and techniques associated with the primary theories of counseling psychology: psychodynamic, existential-humanistic, cognitive-behavioral, and post-modern; in contrast with wholistic counseling techniques. Also included are the evidence-based treatments, limitations, and outcome research associated with each concept. The course also highlights cultural and spiritual diversity as it applies to the therapeutic process and awareness of the self, interpersonal issues, and spiritual values as they impact the use of theoretical frameworks. This course also introduces the student to basic skill in attending behavior, clinical interviewing and clinical intervention. Finally, this foundational course clarifies key issues in human nature and prepares the student for developing a worldview that is consistent with their theological and spiritual orientation.

Advanced Counseling Theory (3 Credits)

This course will examine several individuals, and family approaches for counseling. The development of specific behavioral, cognitive, humanistic/experiential, psychodynamic and systemic frameworks will be deconstructed. Student will distinguish Christian approach of addressing individual and family concerns. Students will be involved in experiential activities designed to relate the observation, demonstration and practice to research-based explanations. In this course, we will consider how each approach is used in clinical, school, and marriage and family counseling applications. Training in the use of the therapeutic relationship will be a focus for understanding and intervening with clients.

Group Processes in Counseling (3 Credits)

This course introduces students to the theory and practice of group counseling with children, adults, families, and couples. The course focuses on basic group counseling theory including therapeutic group factors, stages of group development, and principles of commonly accepted and research-based group interventions. The course will cover different types of groups, such as support, psycho-educational, and process groups; the tasks, skills, and qualities of effective group leaders; roles of group members; and legal and ethical issues pertaining to groups, group leaders; roles of group members; and legal and ethical issues pertaining to groups. Importance is placed on responsibilities and skills and cultural considerations. Emphasis on small and large group processes and involvement in experiential activities is designed to relate the clinical process to theoretical explanations. Throughout, there is an emphasis on group work within community mental health settings.

Child and Adolescent Counseling (3 Credits)

This course provides an understanding of the broad range of childhood and adolescent problems and maladjustment behaviors. A variety of psychotherapeutic modalities are presented, providing the student with an opportunity to develop knowledge of basic child and adolescent therapy skills, assessments, and treatment strategies. The impact of the development aspects, family dynamics, social environments, and multicultural issues are addressed. In addition, legal and ethical issues and the role of hospitalization are considered.

Addictions Counseling and Treatment (3 Credits)

This course covers the prevention, assessment, and treatment of substance abuse/dependence, behavioral addictions, and co-occurring conditions. Theories of etiology, populations at risk, and the role of persons and systems in supporting or compounding abuse/addiction are discussed. The course reviews the cognitive, affective, behavioral, and neurological effects of psychoactive drug use and the impact of addiction on the family system. Best practices for the screening, assessment, and treatment of addictions and co-occurring behaviors are covered as well as community resources for individuals and family members. Additional focus will be placed on developing understanding of Recovery Oriented Care, social and psychological implications of socioeconomic position, and cultural awareness and competencies.

Counseling Diverse Populations (3 Credits)

This course focuses on the intersection and convergence of culture, race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, disability, socioeconomic status, religion, acculturation, and chronological age and how these inform effective mental health care. The goal is to increase awareness of multiple dimensions of diversity in order to prepare students to work sensitively and effectively with California’s multi-cultural population. Attention also is given to issues of privilege, marginality, and oppression, including sexism, racism, classism, ableism, ageism, and heterosexism. Theoretical perspectives on multicultural counseling will be examined as well as strategies for intervention and advocacy. This course will focus on eliminating biases, prejudices, and processes of intentional and unintentional oppression and discrimination. Throughout, effective strategies for communicating about emotionally charged material is emphasized.

Couples and Family Counseling: Post-Modern (3 Credits)

This course continues the study of the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of individuals, couples, and families using interactional and brief models. This course provides advanced training in the theories and techniques of modern and post-modern schools of family therapy including Cognitive Behavioral, Behavioral, Solution-Focused, and Narrative Therapy. Also included are the evidence-based treatments, outcome research, and limitations associated with each theory. Specific family issues addressed include: transition to parenthood, parenting young and school-age children, household division of labor, and blended families. Throughout, careful attention is paid to the historical and cultural context in which the theories were developed and the implications for working with diverse populations in recovery-oriented community mental health settings.

Christian Counseling and Psychotherapy: Advanced Techniques (3 Credits)

This course is designed to further develop the psychotherapeutic skills of students prior to their entry into a clinical placement. Students focus on developing proficiency in the core interviewing qualities, deriving goals for a clinical session, and in making contracts with clients for change. Additionally, students are encouraged to begin developing a theoretical and conceptual understanding of cases and trained to work with diverse populations. Students are also encouraged to address issues regarding the integration of their faith with the practice of psychotherapy.

Assessment of Individuals, Couples, and Families (3 Credits)

This course examines the application of psychological instruments to the assessment of individuals, couples, and families. Fundamentals of psychological assessment are reviewed including standardized and non-standardized testing approaches, basic statistical concepts, and moral, ethical and cultural considerations in assessment. The course will also provide an overview of issues related to cognitive assessment, achievement, aptitude, and neuropsychological assessment. Emphasis will also be on clinical, behavioral, and personality assessment.

Knowing God Better Through Career Development: Theories and Techniques (3 Credits)

This course prepares students to address the intersections of career, values, and life roles in the context of career counseling and responding to career and work-related issues

for majority and marginalized groups. Students will gain core knowledge of major career development theories; examine the implications of sociocultural factors on career development, work transitions, and the career counseling process; gain experience with career counseling assessments and resources; and become familiar with current career development literature.

Crisis and Trauma Counseling (3 Credits)

Students will develop a foundation for assessing and treating post-trauma reactions in adults along with an overview of trauma responses in children. We will begin by reviewing the variety of trauma populations followed by in-depth instruction on the mechanism of development major trauma concerns. The assessment and intervention of post-trauma conditions will be identified. Next, we will address clinical interventions including disaster mental health and exposure-based treatment. Finally, we will review issues affecting therapists working with trauma populations and self-care strategies to prevent compassion fatigue.

Research and Evaluation in Counseling (3 Credits)

The goal of this course is to enable students to become informed consumers of psychological research and to use current research knowledge and tools to improve treatment outcomes. Students will explore methods and issues associated with the conduct and use of research concerning phenomena relevant to counseling psychology. The course provides an overview of hypothesis generation, research design, data collection and interpretation, and utilization of research findings in clinical practice, while considering systemic and sociocultural influences. Students will review seminal research findings including research on specific treatments and common factors across treatments that improve therapy outcome. The course also provides students with assessment tools for evaluating mental health programs and the effectiveness of one’s own clinical practice. Emphasis is given to helping students become knowledgeable consumers of research, including the use of research to inform evidence-based practice.

Clinical Neuroscience and Psychopharmacology (3 Credits)

Fulfills the California Board of Behavioral Sciences requirement for surveying the use of pharmacological agents in patient care. This course provides a basic overview of neurobiology in order to understand the biological bases of behavior and the psychopharmacological treatment of mental disorders. The course includes information about commonly prescribed psychiatric medications for children and adults – indications, contraindications, mechanisms of action, side effects, drug-drug interactions, iatrogenics, and variability related to age, gender, ethnicity, and medical condition. Students will learn how to work cooperatively and effectively with clients, family members, and prescribing clinicians. Additionally, controversies related to the medical model and to specific prescribing practices will be explored.

Psychopathology & Diagnostic Processes (3 Credits)

This course examines the major types of psychopathology. It explores techniques of intake interviewing and determining mental status to formulate a differential diagnosis based upon the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. Students will also recognize and understand the controversial history of the development of the DSM. The

course also includes a critical examination of the clinical and experimental literature in psychopathy. Etiologies of cognitive/affective functions and dysfunctions and implications for therapeutic intervention are also addressed.

Human Sexuality and Sex Therapy (3 Credits)

This course will provide students with an understanding of human sexual development with a particular focus upon sexuality counseling from a systems perspective. The goal of this course is to learn about the many facets of human sexuality and the treatment of sexual dysfunctions in a safe and respectful environment. Topics include the physiology, psychology, and sociology of sexuality, including the effects of sexual attitudes and functioning on individuals and families. Gender Identity and LGBTQ and sexual perspectives will be reviewed. Clinical applications, including the treatment of sexual difficulty and dysfunction will also be explored. Students will develop familiarity with the language and terms of sexology and demonstrate an ability to apply this knowledge to clinical situations. Finally, students will explore the above with a framework of Christian compassion and love, exploring how God created sex to be beneficial. A review of AIDS, HIV, and STDs will be given.

Legal, Ethical, and Professional Issues in Counseling (3 Credits)

This course introduces students to the legal, ethical, and moral issues related to the practice of LPCC and MFT in the state of California. This course focuses on contemporary professional law and ethics and moral dilemmas related to counseling practice. Students review statutory, regulatory, and decisional laws related to the scope of therapy practice, including confidentiality, privilege, reporting requirements, family law, and the treatment of minors. Professional codes of ethics (ACA, AAMFT/ CAMFT, and APA) will be reviewed. California law that is relevant to the practice of counseling will be examined including goals and objectives of professional organizations, standards of training, licensure, and the rights and responsibilities of professional counselors. Case examples will be discussed. Consideration is also given to the student practitioner’s values and behaviors, especially in relation to becoming a Christian therapist.

Practicum in Counseling (6, 3 per term)

The purpose of this course is to develop counseling competencies when working with a variety of clients with unique presenting concerns. Specifically, the focus will be on your ability to engage your clients in treatment, establish a working alliance, identify dysfunctional patterns, and use either general strategies or ECBIS strategies to facilitate change. You will work toward the development of a personally acceptable and professionally effective style of establishing and working in helping relationships. We will work toward helping you to examine your behaviors and rationales and to modify for greater effectiveness.

Course Prerequisites:
This is the terminal course for the program and will run concurrently with a weekly seminar that will address issues in counseling practice.