Why Choose One of Liberty’s Online Behavioral Sciences Degrees?
Are you fascinated by the complexities of the human mind? Are you eager to help others? A 100% online* behavioral sciences degree from Liberty University can help. Whether you are just starting out in the mental health field or seeking advanced training, we have the program for you.
Counselors, therapists, social workers, and other mental health professionals are vital to a healthy, functional society. We understand that you want to become a part of this growing field and desire to improve your skills. At Liberty, we offer programs from the certificate to the doctoral level. No matter where you are in your career, one of our programs can help you meet your professional goals.
*Some exclusions apply. Please refer to our exclusions page for more information.
Professionalism and Integrity
As a Christian university, our mission is Training Champions for Christ. This mission is continued with Liberty University’s School of Behavioral Sciences. We seek to equip professionals with the education they need to model professional excellence. Because all of our courses are taught from a biblical perspective, you will be able to pursue your career with integrity.
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Online Behavioral Health Degrees and Programs
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A Degree from Our School of Behavioral Sciences Can Help You Make an Impact in Your Field
Christian Care and Community Counseling Degrees
- Learn to provide mental health support for individuals and groups by earning our Master of Arts in Human Services Counseling.
- If you want to pursue counseling in chaplaincy, churches, or organizations, take a look at our Master of Arts in Pastoral Counseling and use your faith to help those in need.
- Strengthen your counseling skills with an Education Specialist (Ed.S.) in Community Care and Counseling or a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Community Care and Counseling.
Counselor Education and Family Studies
- This department has provided quality, biblically-based professional training for mental health counselors and marriage and family therapists since 1981.
- The master’s degrees in school counseling, marriage and family therapy, addiction counseling, and clinical mental health counseling are all available online.
- We offer programs like our M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling that are CACREP-accredited and offer students a licensure-track for counseling.
Psychology and Social Work Online
- Are you fascinated by the human mind? Look no further than our psychology department for our online psychology degrees at the bachelor’s level.
- The master’s degree in applied psychology focuses on academic study, scientific research, and best practices based on a Christian worldview.
- Liberty’s online Ph.D. in Psychology offers you the highest level of academic study in human behavior with research that can impact the field of psychology. This doctorate offers specializations in theology, social psychology, industrial/organizational psychology, behavioral health leadership, and developmental psychology as well as a general track option.
- Liberty’s CSWE-accredited B.S. in Social Work can help you gain the skills and experience you need to offer help to suffering people.
- Liberty’s online Master of Social Work – Advanced Generalist teaches practical methods for working with individuals, families, and communities in a variety of settings.
- The bachelor’s degree in human services can help you pursue entry-level positions in the helping professions with core training in case management, multicultural counseling, abnormal psychology, and crisis intervention.
- Our faculty members are grounded in the Christian faith and experienced in child services, mental health, program development, and research. They can equip you with the tools you need to offer healing hope to individuals, families, and communities both nationally and internationally.
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Apply today to start your journey to a rewarding career in counseling, human services or mental health! If you feel called to help troubled individuals in your community, then let us show you how we can help you get the training you need. Liberty’s online programs integrate science, practice, and faith to help you be a Champion for Christ in your field!
What Are the Benefits of Earning an Online Degree from Liberty?
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.
- Tuition for all 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.
- Our behavioral sciences programs are offered in an 8-week course format, with 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times!
- Liberty University holds institutional accreditation through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
Military Benefits
Liberty University is dedicated to providing world-class educational experiences to military students across the globe. Whether you are a current service member, discharged or retired from service, or the spouse of a service member or veteran, we are here to support you every step of the journey.
As a thank-you for your dedication and service to our country, Liberty is honored to serve and support you in your pursuit of online education by offering the following benefits:
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