Counseling - Professional Counseling (PhD)

Liberty University’s Doctor of Philosophy in Counseling program provides advanced training in the field of professional counseling, equipping individuals for work in either private or public practice, as well as providing the necessary qualification to teach at the university level. This degree includes specialized courses platformed 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 expand their professional standing in the community. The program consists of intensives, internships and a flexible practicum, providing experience in the academic teaching field and preparing students for work in their particular area of interest.

Potential Career Options:

• Licensed Professional Counselor
• Marriage & Family Therapist
• University Professor
• University Administrator

Key points:

• Ranked among the top 10 online colleges in the nation for two years in a row
• Nationally renowned Professional Counseling program offered from a sound moral and biblical perspective
• Most cost-effective, accredited, blended Doctorate program offered by a national educational institution
• Effectively prepares students to serve in the field of their choice
• Nationally acclaimed faculty teaching online courses