Online EdD in Community Care | International Cross-Cultural Counseling

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Expand Your Impact with a Doctorate in International Cross-Cultural Counseling

If you feel called to lead in global counseling contexts and influence how mental health care is delivered across cultures, Liberty University’s Doctor of Education (EdD) in Community Care and Counseling – International Cross-Cultural Counseling can help you take the next step in your professional journey.

This fully online EdD is designed for experienced professionals who want to build advanced leadership skills and deepen their understanding of multicultural counseling. Whether you work in nonprofit outreach, humanitarian aid, ministry, education, or international advocacy, this program allows you to explore how mental health and culture intersect – and how you can lead with purpose and sensitivity.

In addition to developing practical strategies for trauma-informed care, program leadership, and cultural engagement, you’ll also complete a dissertation that allows you to contribute to the growing body of research in this field. With a flexible online format, this degree is built for working adults who are ready to lead on a global scale.

Your officially conferred degree name will be Doctor of Education (EdD) in Community Care and Counseling – International Cross-Cultural Counseling.

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Why Choose an EdD in International Cross-Cultural Counseling Online?

At Liberty, we believe advanced counseling professionals should be both ethically grounded and globally aware. If you want to pursue an EdD in counseling program that is built around core values such as integrity, service, and leadership, we have just what you need. This degree seeks to help you prepare to take on complex challenges with insight and compassion.

This degree stands apart from traditional clinical doctorates because it emphasizes applied learning, systems-level thinking, and leadership in real-world settings. You’ll explore the mental health needs of displaced populations, diverse communities, and cross-cultural groups – all while learning how to design programs, shape policy, and advocate for meaningful change.

Liberty’s Christian heritage also guides our commitment to excellence and servant leadership. You’ll study in a flexible, fully online environment that respects your time, your faith, and your calling.

What Will You Study in an Online EdD in International Cross-Cultural Counseling?

This program focuses on preparing you for leadership, program development, and research within multicultural counseling contexts. Through advanced coursework, you’ll study how mental health systems operate internationally and how faith, culture, and trauma intersect in complex ways.

You can also gain tools for building resilience, addressing crises, and leading ethically in diverse communities. With a strong foundation in research and analysis, you can learn to assess community needs, develop effective programs, and evaluate impact. The dissertation process will allow you to focus on a specific issue relevant to your goals and contribute to the field of global mental health.

By pursuing a cross-cultural counseling leadership program, you can examine the following key areas:

Cross-cultural and multicultural counseling theory and practice
Cultural intelligence and its role in mental health leadership
Dissertation research and applied scholarship
Program evaluation and ethical leadership
Research design and data analysis in counseling settings
Trauma and crisis response in global contexts

This program blends academic excellence with a commitment to ethical counseling standards while staying rooted in values like service, integrity, and cultural humility. Learn from experienced faculty with backgrounds in international counseling and research in a program designed for working professionals like you.

Potential Career Opportunities

Graduates of Liberty’s online EdD in Community Care and Counseling – International Cross-Cultural Counseling may pursue advanced roles in leadership, program development, education, and advocacy. This degree is ideal for professionals who want to create, evaluate, and lead initiatives that address mental health challenges around the world.

Career options may include:

Consultant in cross-cultural mental health and wellness
Counseling services administrator
Cross-cultural trauma specialist
Director of humanitarian or missions-based outreach
Global mental health strategist
International counseling program director
Nonprofit or non-governmental organization program leader
Policy advisor for multicultural mental health initiatives
University faculty or researcher in global counseling

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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.

EdS and EdD Full Time	$610/Credit
EdS and EdD Part Time	$675/Credit
Military EdS and EdD	$375/Credit

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

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Apply online or over the phone with an admissions counselor by calling (800) 424-9596.
- 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 college transcripts (mailed as sealed, unopened copies or sent via a direct electronic transcript system). A regionally or nationally accredited master’s degree with at least a 3.0 GPA is required for admission in good standing.
Applicants lacking a graduate-level statistics course will be required to complete MMFT 515 Research Methods and Evidence Based Practice in MFT (3 credit hours), or EDUC 518 Educational Research and Assessment (3 credit hours), or its equivalent prior to EDCO 735 in the EdD
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.

The Office of Graduate Admissions may request additional documentation while conducting admission reviews to evaluate a candidate’s record before a final admission decision can be made.

Preliminary Acceptance

If you are sending in a preliminary transcript for acceptance, you must:

Be in your final term and planning to start your doctoral degree after the last day of class for your master’s degree.
Complete a Master’s Self-Certification Form confirming your completion date. You may download the form from the Forms and Downloads page or contact an admissions counselor to submit the form on your behalf.
Submit an official transcript to confirm that you are in your final term. The preliminary transcript must show that you are within 6 credit hours of completion for a 30-48 credit hour master’s degree or within 9 credit hours of completion for a 49+ credit hour master’s degree.
Send in an additional, final official transcript with a conferral date on it by the end of your first semester of enrollment in the new doctoral degree.

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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.

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Tuition discounts – $375 per credit hour for EdS and EdD 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)

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 the difference between an EdD and an EdS in international cross-cultural counseling?

The EdD is a terminal doctoral degree that includes a dissertation and focuses on advanced leadership, research, and program development. It’s designed for professionals seeking to influence global counseling initiatives and contribute new insights to the field. The EdS, on the other hand, is a post-master’s credential that offers focused training without the dissertation requirement and is ideal for those seeking career advancement without pursuing a doctorate.

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What is the dissertation like in this EdD program?

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