
Overview
Liberty University has collaborated with world-renowned psychologist, author, radio show host, and family expert Dr. James C. Dobson to create Liberty University’s James C. Dobson Center for Child Development, Marriage, and Family Studies. Through this partnership, Liberty University offers a family advocacy, public policy, and the future track for the Master of Arts in Pastoral Counseling that is designed to give ministry professionals and pastors the tools to help parents and their children grow together.
We value your time at Liberty, and that is why we created a master’s degree in pastoral counseling that is offered completely online. Study online while remaining active in your job, with your family, and in your community without the worry of having to take courses on a college campus. Our flexible and affordable online format can also give you the training you need to further your career in less time than attending classes on a traditional college campus.
Join the Liberty University’s Pastoral Counseling - Dobson Family Advocacy (Online) degree.
Potential Careers with a Master’s Degree in Pastoral Counseling
- Caseworker
- Child advocate
- Family advocate
Get more details
Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Crisis Intervention in Pastoral Counseling
- Marriage & Family Counseling
- Theories & Techniques in Pastoral Counseling
- Family, Faith & the Future: Worldview
- Public Policy & Advocacy Strategies
- Divorce, Marriage & Blended Families
Check out the full curriculum
Visit official programme websiteKey information
Duration
- Full-time
- 18 months
Start dates & application deadlines
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Family & Consumer Science Christian Studies View 75 other Masters in Family & Consumer Science in United StatesExplore more key information
Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- A regionally or nationally accredited bachelor’s degree with a 2.0 or above cumulative GPA is required for admission in good standing.
Make sure you meet all requirements
Visit official programme websiteTuition Fee
-
International
13560 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 565 USD per credit during 18 months. -
National
13560 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 565 USD per credit during 18 months. -
In-State
13560 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 565 USD per credit during 18 months.
- PT tuition per credit: $615
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.