Overview

Offered exclusively online, this Pastoral Care program at Fordham University is designed for clergy and lay people involved in parish ministry, youth ministry, chaplaincy in hospitals and other settings, and those who work with the elderly or at-risk populations.

Graduates interested in chaplaincy may apply for certification from the National Association of Catholic Chaplains (NACC) or the Association of Professional Chaplains (APC) upon fulfillment of other requirements such as completion of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) units.

Careers

Chaplaincy in hospitals, prisons, hospice, or nursing homes
Leadership in pastoral care organizations
Parish, school, or diocesan ministry of pastoral care
Nonprofit or faith-based pastoral care

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Pastoral Counseling Theory
Human Growth and Development
Professional Ethics in Pastoral Counseling
Theology of Pastoral Counseling and Spiritual Care
Pastoral Counseling Skills
Social and Cultural Foundations of Pastoral Counseling
Psychology and Religion/Spirituality
Marriage/Family Therapy
Death, Dying, and Bereavement

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-05-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-03-31 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2024-03-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2024-08-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-03-31 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2024-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2025-01-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-10-31 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2024-10-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

National: Your application will still be considered if you submit it after these preferred deadlines.

Language

English

IELTS

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100

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

Online

Disciplines

Theology and Religious Studies Christian Studies School Counselling View 163 other Masters in School Counselling in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

GRE^®

Required

GMAT

Required

English requirements

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

All applicants must have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and have obtained a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 (B). If you have received a post bachelors degree from an accredited college or university, a minimum GPA of 3.5 is required.
Official transcripts of all coursework
Resume/Curriculum Vitae
Personal Statement
Letters of Recommendation
GRE/MAT Exams

Tuition Fee

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International

35244 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 979 USD per credit during 12 months.
National

35244 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 979 USD per credit during 12 months.
In-State

35244 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 979 USD per credit during 12 months.

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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