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Graduate Sexual Addictions Treatment Provider Certificate

Certificates

The MNU Graduate Sexual Addictions Treatment Provider Certificate is designed to train clinicians, ministers, and lay leaders.
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Fast Facts

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15 credit hours
Complete in 12 months

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The MNU Graduate Sexual Addictions Treatment Provider (SATP) certificate is designed to train clinicians, ministers, and lay leaders from a faith-based perspective.

The latest research on the prevalence of those who struggle with sexual addictions reveals that around 37 million people struggle today with issues surrounding this crippling addiction. Fifteen years ago, therapists rarely talked about having to address sexual addictions within their practice. With the emergence of the Internet and other easily accessible images and experiences, therapists are now talking about 50% of their clientele presenting with sexual addictions as either a primary or secondary issue.

Traditional therapy training programs have not been equipped with the resources to prepare students for effective work with this population. With the SATP certificate from MidAmerica Nazarene University, you can become certified to help these people.

Counseling Psychology Top Graduate Certificates in Counseling 2023

This program has been ranked as one of the top graduate certificates in counseling programs by Counseling Psychology for 2023.

Program Overview

The program is currently under the direction of Dr. Todd Bowman. Dr. Bowman is a Certified Sexual Addiction Therapist (CSAT) and trained directly under renowned leaders in the field of sex addiction treatment including Dr. Patrick Carnes, Dr. Mark Laaser, Dr. Stefanie Carnes, Marnie Ferree, and others.

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Cost & Value

A degree from MNU is a competitively priced, affordable option designed for students with a busy schedule. We’re here to help you find the best options to assist you as you work toward earning your degree. Apply now or connect with admissions to learn more: pgadmissions@mnu.edu or 913.971.3800

Credit Hours:

15 total

Tuition:

Varies by program
See Program Costs for more information.

Payment Options

Your degree is an investment in your future. We have a variety of different payment options available, so you can choose the option or combination of options, that best fits your situation. The total cost will be calculated based on your program and can be divided into multiple payments.

Financial Aid Available

The Federal Direct Student Loan Program is an additional payment option. MNU School Code: 007032. Information and applications may be obtained from the Student Financial Aid Services Office at 913.971.3298 or finaid@mnu.edu.

Military/Veteran Financial Aid

MNU appreciates the service and protection that the Military provides for us all. We offer a Military Financial Aid Program that can help active military, veterans and their spouses reposition themselves in the working world.

National Loan Repayment Program

Licensed primary care providers in eligible disciplines can receive loan repayment assistance for their qualifying educational debt through the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program.

Application Process

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Prospective students will need to provide:

Bachelor’s degree in Ministry, Psychology, Counseling, or Sociology

Other degrees may be approved on a case by case basis

Completed application file
Official transcript with posted degree
One letter of recommendation
Vita showing relevant professional or ministry experience
Recommended cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
Accreditation

The University is authorized to offer associate’s degrees in all fields, bachelor’s degrees in all fields, and master’s degrees in the fields of Administration/Leadership, Business, Counseling, Education and Nursing. The University accreditation is through the Higher Learning Commission.

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Dr. Abby Hodges

Vice President for Academic Affairs

PhD; Organic Chemistry, Yale University 
MS; Organic Chemistry, Yale University 
BS; Chemistry, Denison University

Dr. Hodges began her career in higher education at Azusa Pacific University as a chemistry professor from 2008 to 2014. She then moved to MNU where she taught and in 2018 was appointed Chair of the Department of Natural, Health, and Mathematical Sciences. From 2022-2023, before accepting the Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Hodges was the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.

Dr. Hodges’ career research has focused on protein folding and protein engineering, and she has mentored over twenty students in these research projects. She has also furthered the MNU first-year experience program and chaired the General Education committee for five years. Dr. Hodges was recognized as the MNU Faculty of the Year in 2021.

Dr. Hodges lives in Olathe with her husband Ryan and two boys.