
School of Behavioral Sciences – Master’s Degrees
Overview
Pursue a Future in Higher Education, Clinical Counseling, and More with Liberty!
Are you excited to continue your studies with a graduate degree program? Do you want to seek career advancement, licensure, or a path to future doctoral studies? Whatever your reason is for furthering your education, we want to help.
All of our behavioral sciences master’s degrees are designed to meet the needs of the respective fields. Become a licensed counselor* in a mental health private practice with our clinical mental health counseling degree. Pursue a career as a researcher or professor with our Master of Science in Psychology.
Looking for a master’s degree but don’t need licensure or certification? We have degrees for that too. Our programs in pastoral counseling and general psychology can be completed in as little as 2 years – faster than the average licensure program.
Partner your aspirations and passions with our level of academic excellence and mission to Train Champions for Christ. Choose Liberty and find the perfect graduate program for your goals!
*Licensure requirements may vary by state. Please research your state’s licensure or reciprocity requirements here.
Degree Programs
Behavioral Sciences Master’s Degree Programs
Clinical Mental Health Counseling (MA)
Marriage and Family Counseling (MA)
Psychology (MS)
Social Work (MSW)
Benefits
Why Choose Liberty’s Master’s Degrees in the School of Behavioral Sciences?
Start Your Graduate Journey with Confidence
From taking the GRE to finding a major that fits your goals perfectly, pursuing a master’s degree can be overwhelming – let us help. At Liberty, we offer a variety of graduate programs in behavioral sciences, from clinical licensure tracks to doctoral preparation. A handful of these degrees require just an application to get started – no testing required! It’s time to take your career to the next level – why wait?
The Residential Advantage
Study with us residentially to access even more benefits. Many of our master’s degrees can be completed in as little as 1 year. You’ll explore how to conduct research and generate reports tailored to your future behavioral science-related profession. With a student-to-professor ratio of 6:1, you’ll receive personalized attention and mentorship from faculty who truly care – praying for and with you throughout your academic journey.
Degrees with Your Future in Mind
Our degrees are built around real-world applications and taught by professors with years of field experience. You can trust that you’re earning a degree that helps to equip you for roles in both clinical and non-clinical occupations – as well as future academic pursuits.
Purpose-Driven Programs
Our programs are thoughtfully designed for professionals from all walks of life – not just to support your career advancement, but to empower you to make a difference in the world and contribute to the well-being of others through Christian service.
Photo Gallery
From Theory to Practice – Liberty’s Behavioral Sciences Master’s Programs Through Photos
Step into the world of graduate study at Liberty University’s School of Behavioral Sciences. This photo gallery captures the hands-on training, research opportunities, and student engagement that define our master’s programs in psychology, counseling, human services, and beyond.