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Postgraduate Behavioral Sciences Degrees Online Unlocking Insights into Human Behavior and Decision-Making

Why Choose Liberty’s Behavioral Sciences Postgraduate Programs?
Are you currently working in the helping professions? Perhaps you’re a counselor, a social worker, or a mental health specialist who is searching for a career-enhancing credential that can help you advance in your profession. If this sounds like you, one of Liberty University’s online postgraduate programs in behavioral science may be a great fit for you.
Our postgraduate behavioral health degrees online have been designed with your success in mind. We offer several specializations – allowing you to gain foundational knowledge while taking behavioral health online courses that align with your unique interests. Whether you’re interested in family and marriage studies, traumatology, or pastoral counseling, we have a program for you.






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- 600+ Online Degrees
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- Transfer in up to 75% of an Undergrad Degree
- Transfer in up to 50% of a Grad/Doctoral Degree
Available Postgraduate Programs with the School of Behavioral Sciences
Develop your counseling skills, learn from expert professors, and conduct meaningful research.
Liberty University’s 100% online Education Specialist (EdS) in Community Care and Counseling can help equip you with knowledge of time-tested counseling techniques and assist you as you pursue positions of added responsibility. In addition, most of the courses in this EdS can transfer into a corresponding EdD in Community Care and Counseling. Three specializations are available for our EdS:

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
As a pioneer in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to design an online degree program that can teach you advanced skills while respecting your personal commitments. Our postgraduate programs have been created with your success in mind.
Liberty’s mission is to Train Champions for Christ, and we seek to fulfill that mission by training counselors and mental health experts who reflect Christ through their work. By partnering with us, you can earn an advanced credential capable of helping you take your career to new heights.

Return on Investment
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) provides valuable information on how a postgraduate program in behavioral sciences online can impact salary prospects. Learn more!*

Employment Opportunities
Explore job outlook statistics from the Bureau of Labor Statistics for the following careers: social worker** and trauma therapist.***

Professional Connections
Mastering concepts and gaining advanced knowledge shouldn’t be the only benefits of a behavioral sciences postgraduate 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 Social Workers (viewed online Apr.17 , 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 Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (viewed online Apr.17 , 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 sets Liberty’s Online Postgraduate Behavioral Science programs apart?
We recognize that choosing where to pursue your postgraduate studies may not be an easy decision. You don’t just want an EdS for your résumé – you want an EdS that can help you grow as a professional. Here are a few reasons why we believe Liberty stands out:
- In keeping with our mission to Train Champions for Christ, our postgraduate behavioral science programs have been designed to train ethical, principled professionals.
- Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
- Our instructors are experienced professionals who have distinguished themselves as leaders in their field.
- The flexibility offered in our online programs means that you can earn your postgraduate degree while remaining active in your career, family, and community.
- Most of our EdS in Community Care and Counseling courses can transfer into the corresponding Doctor of Education (EdD) in Community Care and Counseling program.
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
Military Tuition Discount
We want to help you find the doctoral degree you want – at a price you’ve earned. As a thank-you for your military service, Liberty University offers eligible current and former service members like you or your spouse multiple pathways to earn a doctoral degree for only $300/credit hour. Find out how you can take advantage of this unique opportunity as you work toward your goal of reaching the pinnacle of your profession – for less.
These rates are reflective of academic year 2024-2025. Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
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