Ed.S. in Comm. Care – Intl. Cross-Cultural Counseling

What Will You Study in Liberty University’s Ed.S. in Community Care – International Cross-Cultural Counseling Program?

• Counseling approaches for displaced, underserved, or marginalized populations
• Cultural intelligence and its role in effective, ethical counseling
• Ethical leadership and the integration of theory, faith, and practice in community care
• Research methods, program evaluation, and data-informed decision-making
• Strategies for crisis and trauma response in multicultural and international settings

In this program, you’ll explore the intersection of culture, faith, and mental health in diverse global contexts. Coursework emphasizes the application of culturally responsive counseling strategies grounded in both academic research and real-world practice. As you study, you’ll be encouraged to reflect on your personal calling, develop professional resilience, and engage with global mental health challenges through a lens of integrity, compassion, and service. Led by faculty with international experience, this program is designed to help equip you to support communities with both competence and care.

Potential Careers for Ed.S. in International Cross-Cultural Counseling Graduates

• Community development specialist
• Crisis response specialist
• Cross-cultural counselor
• Cultural competency trainer
• Global nonprofit leader
• Humanitarian aid worker
• International outreach coordinator
• Mental health program advisor (non-licensed)
• Missions or ministry care coordinator
• Trauma support worker

Benefits of Pursuing Your Ed.S. in Community Care and Counseling – International Cross-Cultural 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 as Niche.com’s #2 Best College Campus in America for 2026 – 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.
• Most of our online tuition rates rank in the top 35% for affordability for 2025 when compared to our leading online competitors. As a nonprofit university, Liberty continues to strive to keep costs low for our students!
• Gain culturally responsive counseling skills designed for international service, missions, and cross-cultural environments.
• Strengthen your qualifications for roles in counseling, education, ministry, humanitarian work, and nonprofit leadership.
• 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 – International Cross-Cultural 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 – $375 per credit hour for Ed.S. courses
• 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)