Education Specialist (EdS) in Community Care and Counseling – International Cross-Cultural Counseling Serving Diverse Communities with Compassion
Help Meet Global Needs with an EdS in International Cross-Cultural Counseling
Are you passionate about supporting people from diverse backgrounds and guiding them through life’s most difficult seasons? Liberty University’s Education Specialist (EdS) in Community Care and Counseling – International Cross-Cultural Counseling program aims to help you take the next step in your career as a compassionate, informed, and globally minded counseling professional.
This fully online EdS degree offers advanced training for those who want to provide emotional and spiritual support in international or multicultural contexts. Whether you’re working with displaced populations, engaging in global nonprofit work, or serving in ministry or missions, this program can help you develop the cultural awareness and counseling strategies needed to make a meaningful impact.
With the flexibility of online learning, this program is designed for professionals who are looking to pursue new opportunities in counseling, ministry, education, or social services. While it stands as a valuable credential on its own, this EdS can also serve as a pathway to doctoral study – such as Liberty’s EdD in Community Care and Counseling – if you choose to continue your academic journey.
Your officially conferred degree name will be Education Specialist (EdS) in Community Care and Counseling – International Cross-Cultural Counseling.
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Why Choose an EdS in International Cross-Cultural Counseling Online?
At Liberty, we believe that counseling is more than a profession – it’s a calling to serve, support, and walk alongside others through life’s challenges. That’s why our community care and counseling – international cross-cultural counseling program is designed to equip you with both the practical tools and cultural understanding needed to help individuals across the globe.
This program is ideal if you’ve already earned a master’s degree and want to expand your skill set without the commitment of a full doctoral program. You’ll have the opportunity to study topics such as trauma and crisis response, multicultural counseling practices, and global mental health concerns – all through a flexible format that fits your schedule.
You’ll also learn from faculty who are grounded in ethical practice and who bring real-world experience into the virtual classroom. While the program is intentionally designed to be accessible to students from all backgrounds, Liberty’s Christian worldview provides a foundation for developing integrity, empathy, and a heart for service in every area of life.
What Will You Study in an Online EdS in International Cross-Cultural Counseling?
In this program, you’ll explore the complex intersection of culture, faith, and mental health across international and cross-cultural environments. You can develop strategies to address trauma, promote resilience, and foster healing for people facing a wide range of emotional, spiritual, and psychological challenges.
You’ll also examine how to apply counseling methods in culturally diverse settings – from underserved communities to international aid organizations. Throughout your coursework, you’ll be encouraged to integrate research, practical application, and personal reflection to become a more effective leader and counselor.
In this cross-cultural counseling program, you will examine the following key areas:
- Advanced research methods and program evaluation
- Counseling techniques for working with displaced or underserved populations
- Crisis and trauma response in international and multicultural settings
- Cultural intelligence and its impact on counseling practices
- Ethics and leadership in community care
- Theoretical foundations for multicultural counseling
This program blends academic excellence with a commitment to ethical counseling standards while promoting integrity, compassion, and cultural sensitivity. Learn from professors with real-world counseling and global service backgrounds to help you chart your course to international 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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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 – $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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