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James C. Dobson Center for Child Development, Marriage, & Family Studies

Liberty University has partnered 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, & Family Studies.

The goal of the Center for Child Development, Marriage, and Family Studies is to equip men and women with the knowledge and training they need to influence the family and society for Christ through a master’s degree or minor in their bachelor’s degree online.

Each online course offered through the Dr. James C. Dobson Center will allow you to learn from professionals who have firsthand experience working with families in a counseling setting. Video lectures integrated into the courses feature Dr. Dobson, as well as other distinguished, Christian psychologists and family therapists.

Programs are offered through the Dr. James C. Dobson Center

Each of Liberty’s online master’s degrees and minor programs provided through the Dr. James C. Dobson Center are offered 100% online, allowing you to remain active in your job, with your family, and in your community without the worry of having to take courses at our residential campus.

Master’s Degree Programs

Human Services Counseling:

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Bachelor’s Degree Minors

Family Advocacy, Public Policy, & the Future
Parenting & Child/Adolescent Development
Marriage & Family Studies

These rates are reflective of academic year 2024-2025. Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.

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