BS in Psychology | Online Crisis Counseling Degree

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Next Start Dates: January 19, 2026 | February 16, 2026 | March 23, 2026

Bring Healing to the Hurting with a Crisis Counseling Degree

You are passionate about mental health and counseling. You want to help those suffering from recent trauma. You are seeking a degree that will help you spread Christ’s love in our hurting world.

If that sounds like you, Liberty has just what you need. Conferring our online Bachelor of Science (BS) in Psychology – Crisis Counseling degree can help equip you to lead hurting people toward healing and hope. You can learn how to support those facing acute stress, grief, and trauma. With this knowledge, you could help on an emergency hotline or work in-person with people who are going through crises.

Partner with us and prepare to help people of all ages work toward a brighter future.

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Why Choose Liberty University’s Bachelor’s in Psychology – Crisis Counseling Program?

Earn a degree that fits your schedule. Our crisis counselor training program is available 100% online, and the classes have no set login times. You can complete your coursework from anywhere in the world, without having to relocate to attend classes on campus. The best part? You can stay invested in your family and career while achieving your academic goals!

At Liberty, we seek to Train Champions for Christ. In keeping with this mission, we’ve designed our online courses to integrate ethical principles with professional knowledge. By approaching psychology from a biblical perspective, you can prepare to make a lasting difference in the lives of those around you.

Our courses are taught by faculty with years of professional counseling experience. They will provide valuable training that can help you thrive in a variety of careers.

In this program, you can gain real-world experience by completing an internship. This could help boost your marketability and demonstrate your expertise to employers. Or, rather than doing an internship, you can instead complete a capstone course designed to help you synthesize psychological theories, biblical worldview, and personal reflection. The internship and capstone both provide valuable opportunities to gain hands-on skills for your career.

What Will You Study in Liberty University’s Crisis Counseling Bachelor’s Program?

Our online crisis counseling degree provides a solid foundation in core psychology skills. Some of the topics you’ll study include social psychology, behavioral modification, statistics, and abnormal psychology. You’ll also explore how psychology and Christianity interact so you can develop a well-rounded approach to human behavior and mental health. Other topics of study include research, multicultural counseling, and the physiological aspects of psychology.

Our crisis counseling concentration analyzes the theoretical, historical, and practical aspects of crisis response. You’ll explore methods for helping people function in everyday life and maintain healthy relationships in the wake of trauma. You’ll also study how to mitigate the damage caused by post-traumatic stress, extreme grief, and mental health crises. That way, you can offer immediate assistance to victims and survivors and help ensure their safety.

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At Liberty University, a private Christian education is less expensive than you think. Over the last 10 years, Liberty University’s Online Program has only raised its standard tuition costs by less than 5% – and most of our online tuition rates rank in the top 35% for affordability for 2025 when compared to our leading online competitors.

To continue our mission of providing affordable education, electronic textbooks are provided for all undergraduate courses at no additional cost to you. As a full-time student, this could save you an estimated $800-2,000 per year on textbooks!

Undergraduate Full Time	$390/Credit
Undergraduate Part Time	$455/Credit
Military Undergraduate	$250/Credit

These rates are reflective of academic year 2025-2026. Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.

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Admission Requirements

Apply online or over the phone with an admissions counselor by calling (800) 424-9595.
- A non-refundable, non-transferable $50 application fee will be posted on the current application upon enrollment (waived for qualifying service members, veterans, and military spouses – documentation verifying military status is required).
Send official high school transcripts or official GED test scores.*
- Students may be allowed to enroll in up to 12 credit hours with Liberty with the submission of our High School Self-Certification Form (login required – you will first need to claim your Liberty Account).
Send official college transcripts (mailed as sealed, unopened copies or sent via a direct electronic transcript system).
- Unofficial transcripts can be used for acceptance purposes with the submission of a Transcript Request Form.
Applicants whose native language is other than English must submit official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an approved alternative assessment. For information on alternative assessments or TOEFL waivers, please call Admissions or view the official International Admissions policy.

*Official high school transcript requirement may be waived with college transcripts from an accredited college/university showing at least 12 earned credit hours with an acceptable GPA.

Note: A 2.0 or above cumulative GPA is required for admission in good standing.

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High School Transcript Policy

Applicants may submit a High School Self-Certification Form in lieu of a final official high school transcript in order to enroll in up to 12 credit hours at Liberty University.

Applicants may submit a college transcript showing 12 or more credits from an accredited institution and a High School Self-Certification Form in lieu of high school transcripts.

Students must submit official high school transcripts, or official college transcripts showing at least 12 credit hours earned with an acceptable grade point average (GPA) from an accredited institution, in order to register for additional courses.

The official high school transcript, GED requirement, and High School Self-Certification Form can be waived if the applicant has earned an associate degree or higher.

Final transcripts must reflect all coursework and final grades received for grades 9-12, a graduation date, and an overall GPA. (Mailed transcripts must be in a sealed and unopened envelope.)

Unofficial College Transcript Policy

Unofficial transcripts combined with a Transcript Request Form can be used for admission. Official transcripts are required within 60 days of the admissions decision or before non-attendance drops for the first set of matriculated classes, whichever comes first, and will prevent enrollment into future terms until all official transcripts have been received.

Before sending unofficial college transcripts, please make sure they include the following:

Your previous school’s name or logo printed on the document
Cumulative GPA
A list of completed courses and earned credit broken down by semester
Degree and date conferred (if applicable)

Official College Transcript Policy

An acceptable official college transcript is one that has been issued directly from the institution and is in a sealed envelope. If you have one in your possession, it must meet the same requirements. If your previous institution offers electronic official transcript processing, they can send the document directly to luoverify@liberty.edu.

If the student uses unofficial transcripts with a Transcript Request Form to gain acceptance, all official transcripts must be received within 60 days of the admissions decision or before non-attendance drops for the first set of matriculated classes, whichever comes first. Failure to send all official transcripts within the 60-day period will prevent enrollment into future terms until all official transcripts have been received.

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International Applicants

If you are an international applicant, you may be required to have your international transcripts reviewed. Information regarding the transcript evaluation process for international students can be found by visiting NACES.

Applicants whose native language is other than English must submit official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an approved alternative assessment. For information on alternative assessments or TOEFL waivers, please call Admissions or view the official International Admissions policy.

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Liberty University is dedicated to providing world-class educational experiences to military students across the globe.

Who May Qualify?

Active Duty
Reserve/National Guard
Veterans/Retirees
Spouses of Service Members and Veterans/Retirees
Current Department of Defense Employees

Available 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

*Not applicable to certificates.

These rates are reflective of academic year 2025-2026. Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is crisis counseling?

Crisis counselors offer support to those suffering from a recent crisis, such as a natural disaster or the death of a loved one. Trauma can have devastating effects on a person’s mental health – and crisis counselors can help minimize the damage caused by major crises.

Crisis counseling (or crisis intervention) is generally very brief, often lasting only a few weeks. That’s because crisis counselors seek to address people’s immediate needs, rather than provide long-term therapy. Crisis counselors provide emotional support to their clients and help ensure their physical and psychological safety in the wake of traumatic events.

What do crisis counselors do?

Crisis counselors help trauma survivors overcome acute stress and develop healthy coping strategies. In particular, they provide short-term support to people dealing with immediate crisis needs.

As a crisis counselor, you can offer hope, healing, and emotional support to those suffering from recent trauma. Ultimately, the goal of crisis counseling is to help survivors achieve emotional stability, return to normal functioning, and minimize the long-term effects of trauma.

What is considered a crisis in counseling?

Can I be a crisis counselor with a bachelor’s degree?

Most counseling jobs are open to candidates who hold at least a master’s degree. While you typically cannot become a counselor with just a bachelor’s degree, our crisis counseling program can help you prepare to continue your studies at the graduate level. For instance, you may want to pursue Liberty’s licensure-track MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.

Be sure to research crisis counselor requirements in your state to determine necessary qualifications.

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