Ed.S. in Community Care – Pastoral Counseling

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Education Specialist (Ed.S.) in Community Care and Counseling – Pastoral Care and Counseling

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Develop a Biblical Approach to Counseling with Liberty’s Ed.S. in Community Care and Counseling – Pastoral Care and Counseling

With Liberty’s online Education Specialist (Ed.S.) in Community Care and Counseling – Pastoral Care and Counseling, you can learn how to foster spiritual, mental, and emotional health in your community. Throughout the program, you’ll explore practical methods for combining biblical principles with effective counseling techniques. That way, you can help people find lasting peace and healing in Christ as they work through life’s challenges.

At Liberty, you’ll benefit from our 100% online courses, institutional accreditation, and experienced faculty. By pursuing your Ed.S. in pastoral care and counseling, you can develop the skills needed to work as an educator, administrator, researcher, supervisor, or consultant in the helping professions. Our program offers a blend of biblical truth, theory, research, and application – allowing you to address critical issues in your community with wisdom and humility.

What Will You Learn 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:

  • We are recognized by multiple institutions for our academic quality, affordability, and accessibility. Our commitment to excellence also helped us rank in the top 10% of Niche.com’s best online schools in America. Earning your online 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.
  • You can complete this Ed.S. in Community Care and Counseling – Pastoral Care and Counseling program in as little as 1 year!
  • 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)

 

30

Credit Hours

SACSCOC

Class Type

100% online, 8-week courses

Transfer Credits

Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total

Next Start Date

May 13, 2024

Accreditation

Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC