Associate of Arts in Psychology – Christian Counseling
Study Personality, Behavior, and Human Development with an Associate Degree in Christian Counseling
Are you passionate about leading others to the freedom and hope found in Christ? The world needs Christian leaders who can serve hurting people with compassion. Liberty University’s 100% online Associate of Arts in Psychology – Christian Counseling degree exists to help prepare you for this responsibility through faith-based curriculum and professors who are seasoned counseling professionals. Through a fascinating study of personality, behavior, and human development, you can gain insight into counseling techniques and mental health issues as you take the first step toward a career in counseling ministry.
Liberty’s online associate degree in psychology and Christian counseling integrates a biblical worldview into every online class so you can meet ministry and career challenges with truth, that is rooted in Scripture. In as little as a year and a half, you can gain the in-demand skills and training you need for a rewarding career in Christian counseling.
What Will You Learn in Our Associate Degree in Psychology and Christian Counseling?
- Developmental and behavioral psychology
- Integration of psychology and theology
- Issues in Christian counseling and mental health
Our online associate degree in psychology and Christian counseling teaches you about the mind, body, and spirit through the lens of a Christian worldview. Whether you are just beginning your psychology education or seeking to further your career in human services ministry, Liberty’s A.A. in Psychology – Christian Counseling is a great first step toward reaching your long-term goals.
Potential Career Fields for Graduates of Our Christian Counseling Associate Degree
- Advocacy
- Case management
- Christian counseling
- Community relations
- Counseling
- Mental health services programming
Benefits of Our Associate Degree in Christian Counseling
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 Christian counseling degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
- To continue our mission of providing affordable education, electronic textbooks are provided for all undergraduate courses at no cost to you. As a full-time student, this could save you an estimated $800-2,000 per year on textbooks!
- 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 our online associate degree in psychology – Christian counseling in less than 2 years!
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 – $250 per credit hour for undergraduate courses
- Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $565 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)
- Potential college credit for military training
Credit Hours
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total
Next Start Date
Jan 13, 2025
Accreditation
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC
600+ Online Degrees
With over 600 online degrees, we have something that will accommodate your dreams and calling.
Ranked in the top 10% of Niche.com’s 2024 best online schools in America
Recognized by multiple institutions for academic quality, affordability, and accessibility.
No tuition increase for 9 years
We want to help you pursue your goals – so while tuition rates at most universities have continued to increase over the years, the majority of our rates haven’t.
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Hear from our Graduates
“The best part of my LU experience has been my growing faith formation through my developing educational understanding, as an aspiring school administrator.”
Megan Schultz, EdD School Administration & Supervision
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Morgan Schlesselman, Master’s in Public Policy
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James, Master of Divinity