
Overview
Liberty University ’s Pastoral Counseling - Marriage and Family (Online) degree will equip you with the knowledge and skills critical for effectively counseling families and individuals in a variety of church and parachurch settings.
This online degree is also a valuable option if you want to further your education and counseling skills to further your career. It is important to note that this is a non-licensure program that is suitable for ministry and agency-based professionals, as well as students just entering the field. If you want to pursue licensed counseling, we invite you to review our Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy degree.
Potential Career Options in Pastoral Counseling
- Church counselor
- Military chaplain
- Non-licensed counselor
- Pastoral counselor
After completing our master’s degree in pastoral counseling – marriage and family, graduates will have the opportunity to obtain or advance their positions in ministry, lay church counseling, chaplaincy, and local, agency-based settings.
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Courses include:
- Spiritual Formation in Pastoral Counseling
- Crisis Intervention in Pastoral Counseling
- Marriage & Family Counseling
- Theories & Techniques in Pastoral Counseling
- Premarital & Marital Counseling
- Advanced Marriage & Family Counseling
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Duration
- Full-time
- 18 months
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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.
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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.