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School of Behavioral Sciences – Doctoral EdD Programs Conduct Research in Behavioral Sciences
Why Choose Liberty University’s School of Behavioral Sciences for Your Doctor of Education (EdD)?
Christian counselors bring a balanced approach to biblically-based counseling practice and spiritual growth mentorship to help people heal and grow through difficult times. In order to build a healthy, productive, and Christ-centered counseling ministry, you need leadership and advanced counseling practice skills beyond the master’s level. If you need advanced studies in psychology and counseling practice to further your counseling ministry, Liberty’s online Doctor of Education (EdD) in Community Care and Counseling will give you the training you need!
While the EdD in Community Care and Counseling is available 100% online, our week-long, optional, on-campus intensives offer a face-to-face learning environment that can provide you with professional networks and enrich your experience while pursuing your community care counseling degree. As you complete advanced research and learn new practical counseling methods, you can take advantage of Liberty’s full-time research assistants and vast online and on-campus resources to write your integrated dissertation.
As a Christian university, Liberty’s mission is to Train Champions for Christ, and we fulfill our mission by equipping counseling professionals to model Christ-like compassion and help hurting people. Partner with Liberty by applying today and becoming a part of this mission.
Available Doctor of Education Behavioral Science Degrees
Marriage and Family Counseling
Liberty’s EdD in Community Care and Counseling – Marriage and Family Counseling can help you prepare to use specialized assessment tools and methods to help married couples develop better relationships and build stronger families.
Pastoral Care and Counseling
In Liberty’s EdD in Community Care and Counseling – Pastoral Care and Counseling, you will study advanced biblical counseling techniques in individual, family, pre-marital, and marital issues, as well as explore contemporary crises and current issues in counseling.
Traumatology
In Liberty’s EdD in Community Care and Counseling – Traumatology, you will be immersed in specialized trauma therapy and crisis response topics that extend from recognizing signs of child abuse to helping communities recover from disasters.
Not sure what to choose?
Speak to one of our admissions specialists to help you choose the program that best fits your needs.
Value of a Degree
At Liberty, you can strengthen your counseling and research skills and accomplish something remarkable. Earning a degree isn’t just something you do – it can be an invaluable experience. Take a look at some other reasons why earning an online postgraduate degree is worth it.
Return on Investment
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) provides valuable information on how a degree can impact salary prospects. Learn more!*
Employment Opportunities
Explore job outlook statistics from the Bureau of Labor Statistics for the following careers: postsecondary teachers.**
Professional Connections
Mastering concepts and gaining advanced knowledge shouldn’t be the only benefits of a doctor of education degree. Our world-class online learning environment is designed to facilitate collaboration and networking.
*Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, at Earnings and unemployment rates by educational attainment (viewed online April 12, 2024). Cited projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions and do not guarantee actual job growth.
**Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, at Postsecondary Teachers (viewed online April 12, 2024). Cited projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions and do not guarantee actual job growth.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the benefits of an online doctoral degree from Liberty University?
Our online doctoral degree programs offer students great benefits:
- 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 Doctor of Education 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.
- Our EdD is available in an 8-week course format with 8 different start dates each year and no set login times!
How do I get started?
You can apply online today or contact an admissions counselor at (800) 424-9595!
Military
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 – $275 per credit hour for EdS and EdD courses
- Additional discount for veterans who service 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)
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