Ed.S. in Community Care – Pastoral Counseling

What Will You Study in Liberty University’s Ed.S. in Community Care – Pastoral Counseling Program?

• Advanced group counseling and applied counseling theories
• Ethical issues related to pastoral counseling
• Overview and structure of the community mental health system
• Strategies for promoting your personal growth as a pastoral counselor
• Teaching and learning strategies for use in a human services educational context

In this program, you’ll explore counseling, intervention, and treatment strategies through the lens of a biblical worldview. That way, you can develop a holistic approach to counseling that accounts for the emotional, spiritual, and psychosocial aspects of humanity. You will also study essential research methods and learn how to offer Christian counseling to a variety of clients – from individuals and families to engaged and married couples. With guidance from our expert faculty, you can learn how to address key issues and trends facing pastoral and community counselors today.

Potential Careers for Ed.S. in Pastoral Care and Counseling Graduates

• Christian counselor
• Non-licensed counselor
• Pastoral counselor
• Researcher
• University professor

Please note: Some professions may require licensure. The Ed.S. in Community Care and Counseling is a non-licensure program.

Benefits of Pursuing Your Ed.S. in Pastoral Care and Counseling with Liberty University

As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.

Here’s what sets us apart:

• Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
• The majority of tuition for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs has not increased in 9 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university.
• Upon completion of your Ed.S. degree, you can potentially transfer in up to 27 credit hours toward our Ed.D. in Community Care and Counseling – Pastoral Care and Counseling.

Military Benefits

Service is important to us, so whether you’re currently serving in the Armed Forces, have served, or are married to someone who serves, we’re here to serve you. Liberty’s military benefits are available to:

• Active duty service members of the U.S. Armed Forces
• Reserve/National Guard
• Veterans/retirees
• Spouses of service members and veterans/retirees
• Current Department of Defense employees

We are proud to support you in your pursuit of a flexible and affordable online education by offering you the following benefits:

• Tuition discounts – $275 per credit hour for Ed.S. courses
• Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $625 per course)
• 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)