MA in Pastoral Counseling – Crisis Response and Trauma
Imagine a career that gives you opportunities to minister to those suffering with the deepest pain. See yourself using biblical truths and tested psychological methods to bring healing in the middle of life’s hardest situations. Liberty University’s M.A. in Pastoral Counseling – Crisis Response and Trauma can prepare you to make a lasting impact on people’s lives.
Duration
2 years
Starting Date
August, January
Tuition Fee
$2,850 per semester
Location
Lynchburg, United States
About the program
Help Those Suffering from Crisis and Trauma with Liberty’s Master of Arts in Pastoral Counseling
Our degree in counseling will help you assess and respond to people experiencing stress, grief, and trauma. Get ready for ministry in churches, counseling centers, community programs, and even hospitals. In all of these settings, there are people desperately looking for ways to cope with their grief and pain. Whether your work involves believers, nonbelievers, or both, you will be making an impact on countless lives. Our degree is designed to give you the tools you’ll need to provide one-on-one attention to spiritually and ethically treat these needs.
Why Choose Liberty University’s Pastoral Counseling – Crisis Response and Trauma degree?
You want to be fully equipped for the career God has called you to enter. We want to help! Our professors are excited about sharing their wealth of knowledge with you as they lead the next generation of Christians in the field of behavioral sciences. With over 140 years of pastoral counseling experience between them, our faculty knows the ins and outs of providing exceptional care to those working through grief and trauma.
Courses include
- Acute Stress, Grief, and Trauma
- PTSD and Combat Related Trauma
- Introduction to Pastoral Counseling
- Theories and Techniques in Pastoral Counseling
Career Opportunities
- Associate Pastor
- Chaplain
- Church Counselor
- Non-licensed Counselor
- Outpatient Care Counselor
- Trauma Counselor
Minimum Requirements
- Admission application
- Official bachelor’s degree transcripts with a 2.0 GPA or higher
- Self-certification form (for students who are in the final term of their bachelor’s degree)
- Current Liberty undergraduate students seeking preliminary acceptance into a graduate program must complete a degree completion application through their ASIST account