Master Of Arts In Pastoral Counseling — Marriage And Family Studies Online Degree

Master of Arts in Pastoral Counseling — Marriage and Family Studies

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Master of Arts in Pastoral Counseling – Dobson Center Marriage and Family Studies

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Help Families Grow Together with the Master of Arts in Pastoral Counseling – Dobson Center Marriage and Family Studies

Liberty University’s 100% online Master of Arts in Pastoral Counseling – Marriage and Family Studies program is offered through the James C. Dobson Center for Child Development, Marriage, and Family Studies. The program’s curriculum features lectures and material from the world-renowned psychologist, author, radio host, and family expert Dr. James C. Dobson. The goal of the program is to equip men and women with knowledge to positively impact the family and society.

In the online Master of Arts in Pastoral Counseling you will study psychology and the Christian understanding of human nature and God’s creation that informs biblical counseling. The online Master of Arts in Pastoral Counseling provides a balanced treatment of spiritual and mental health which will equip ministry professionals already in the field or students who want to move into a Christian counseling role.

What Will You Learn in the Online Master of Arts in Pastoral Counseling?

  • Discipline strategies to raise healthy kids.
  • Issues and strategies for counseling children and adolescents.
  • Marriage and family systems.

You may also be interested in exploring our master’s degree in addiction counseling, human services counseling, marriage and family, or professional counseling.

Potential Career Options with a Pastoral Counseling Degree in Marriage & Family Studies

  • Church counselor
  • Non-licensed counselor
  • Marriage and family counselor
  • Military chaplain

M.A. Pastoral Counseling Program Benefits

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 M.A. in Pastoral Counseling 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. 
  • Your ministry matters – so when you take 9-15 credit hours per semester in your divinity program, you’ll pay a discounted block rate of $2,750. It’s our way of supporting all you do to serve others.
  • You can complete our online M.A. degree in Pastoral Counseling with a specialization in Marriage and Family Studies in as little as a year and a half.

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 graduate courses
  • Discounted Divinity Block Rate: $2,475 per semester – only $165/credit at 15 credit hours!*
  • 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)

*Credits taken above 15 credit hours for the master’s in pastoral counseling degree program are charged at the part-time rate.

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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