Degree Programs at ECU

The Washington State Higher Education Coordinating Board

has determined that Evergreen Christian University qualifies for religious exempt status from the degree authorization act for the following programs: 

Associate degree’s require 90 Semester Credit hours.

60 credits concerning the major and 30 semester hours for elective credits possible in another disciplines if an individual wishes to work on a minor with their degree program. Or transfer the credits to another school of similar nature. A 100 hour practicum is required. For a Christian Counseling degree requires a 200 hour practicum.


 Associate of Christian Philosophy (A.C.Phil) 90 Credits

Associate Of Bible Study (ABS); Associate 90 Credits

Associate Full Gospel Fundamentals (AFGF); 90 Credits


Bachelors degrees require 120 Semester Credit hours

120 total Semester Credit hours; 90 credit hours in the applicable major. The rest of the credits may be earned through other courses as electives. Again an individual may seek to obtain a minor with their degree program. 150 hours Practicum for all degree programs. A Bachelors in Christian Counseling requires a two 200 hour(s) Practicum. (Additional requirements may be applicable for degree programs).

Bachelor of Full Gospel Funfamentals(BFGF); 120 Credits

 Bachelor of Theology Studies (B.T.S.) 120 Credits

Bachelor of Christian Counseling (BCC); 120 Credits

35 credit hours in the applicable major. Additional credits may also be earned for a masters degree at no extra charge 150 hours Practicum for all degree programs. A Master in Christian Counseling requires a two 200 hour(s) Practicum. (Additional requirements may be applicable for degree programs). A Thesis is required for all Master Degree programs.

Masters of Ministries (MMin) Doctorate of Ministries (DMin) 35 Credits
Christian Counseling (MCC); 40 Credits


Doctorate degrees require 90 Semester Credits Hours, 80 credits to go towards the Degree Major (More may be applicable). (100 hours of Practicum is also required for all Doctorate degree programs. Christian Doctorate degree programs require a 200 hour Practicum). The remaining five of the 10 credits may be used for elective or towards a minor with additional credits which is at no cost to the student. Meaning if you apply for a degree program and are close to finishing, Evergreen Christian University will allow you to take “extra courses” to complete a minor or work towards a second major. All Doctoral degrees require a Dissertation.

 Doctorate of Christian Counseling (DCC) 100 Credits

Doctorate of Church Leadership during disaster (D.C.L.D) 90 Credits

Doctorate of Christian Education (D.C.ed) 90 Credits


Doctorate of Evangelism (DE). 90 Credits

 Any person desiring information about the requirements of the Act or the applicability of those requirements to the institution may contact the Board at PO Box 43430, Olympia Washington, 98504


Our degree programs and courses are for the “Ministry” and or Christianity. All of our degree programs are designed for religious use.

*Extra work is required for each upper degree level. A Thesis is mandatory for a Masters. A Dissertation is required for all Doctorate programs.*

If you need ANY help be sure to ask. We at ECU are commited to ensure the sucsess of all students. Remember we are in the field of bringing people to Jesus Christ.