Ph.D. in Counseling Resources

Online Program

The College of Arts and Sciences of Liberty University offers the Ph.D. in Counseling with specialization in Professional Counseling and Pastoral Care and Counseling. 

• Online format
• Intensive-based (one-week residential intensives)
• Program Information (LUonline.com)

Doctoral Degree Program

• Philosophy (Ph.D.) - Online
  • Professional Counseling
  • Pastoral Care and Counseling

Requirement Information

• Practicum & Internship
• Qualifying Exam
• Dissertation

Program of Study

Degree Completion Plan (DCP)

Student Documents

• Professional Counseling and Pastoral Care Handbook
• Agreement Contract
• Student Development Plan
• Acceptance Form
• Course Descriptions

Mission & goals

• Train graduates to be capable of producing sound, relevant empirical research
• Teach students to interpret scientific literature and research through a Christian worldview
• Develop students who are excellent clinicians, ready to teach in a university or seminary
• Prepare graduates to assume key roles in the mental health field

The program, comprised of one-week residential intensives, prepares clinicians for ethical and effective practice in professional and pastoral settings.