Liberty University’s Doctor of Philosophy in Counseling program provides advanced training in the field of pastoral care and counseling, equipping individuals for work in either private or public practice, with the necessary qualification to teach at the university level. This degree includes specialized courses based on biblical principles that supply the values, knowledge and skills needed for effective work as a professional counselor. It is well-suited for individuals with either a master’s degree in the field of counseling or a seminary degree, who seek to advance their professional standing. The program consists of intensives, internships and a flexible practicum, providing experience in the higher education teaching field and preparing students for work in their particular area of interest.

Potential Career Options

• Church Administrator
• Pastor
• University Professor
• University Administrator

Key points:

• Ranked among the top 10 online colleges in the nation for three years in a row
• Rated one of the Best Distance Learning Graduate Schools by GetEducated.com
• Nationally renowned Seminary and Professional Studies program offered from a sound moral and biblical perspective
• Most cost-effective, accredited, blended Doctorate program offered by a national educational institution
• Nationally acclaimed faculty