Language
English
English requirements
Duolingo English Test: 105
TOEFL iBT: 80
IELTS: 6.5
Credits
30 SCH
Delivered
Online
Campus Location
Lynchburg, United States
Disciplines
Counselling Psychology, Community Development
Overview
Throughout this Community Care and Counseling (Online) Eds program from Liberty University you’ll have the opportunity to refine your approach to research, educational methods, diagnosing, treatment, and counseling while maintaining your personal and professional commitments. Our EdS in counseling degree is offered 100% online, giving you the flexibility you need to earn your degree without putting your life on hold.
Our EdS in Community Care and Counseling online degree offers specializations in marriage and family counseling, pastoral care and counseling, and traumatology. Each area of study has unique courses that provide advanced training in major issues, best practices, and opportunities for improvement in specific areas of community care. You get the same doctoral-level classes without the added commitment of a doctoral dissertation. If you do choose to pursue your Doctor of Education, most of your credits can transfer to the corresponding doctoral degree. Visit the programme website for more information
Career opportunities:
Some of the positions you may qualify for after completing this degree include:
- Christian counselor
- Church counselor
- Counseling educator
- Group therapist
- Marriage and family counselor
- Mental health counselor
- Non-licensed counselor
- Nonprofit administrator
- Outpatient care therapist
- Pastoral counselor
- Researcher
- Resident in counseling
- Social worker
- Trauma counselor
- Trauma therapist
- University professor
Programme Structure
Specializations:
- Marriage and Family Counseling
- Pastoral Care and Counseling
- Traumatology
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: 3
English requirements
Duolingo English Test: 105
TOEFL iBT: 80
IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- A regionally or nationally accredited master’s degree with at least a 3.0 GPA is required for admission in good standing.
- 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.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
International: 18,758 AUD / year (≈ 13,500 USD / year)
Out-of-State: 18,758 AUD / year (≈ 13,500 USD / year)
Domestic In-State: 18,758 AUD / year (≈ 13,500 USD / year)
