Master of Arts in Professional Counseling

Today you have the opportunity to make an important decision that could significantly improve your career, impact the lives of others, and influence your capacity to shape the future of Christian counseling. By choosing to earn your Master of Arts in Professional Counseling you can set that opportunity in motion.

Liberty University’s Master of Arts in Professional Counseling program provides you comprehensive training in professional counseling to prepare you for licensure and national certification. Our courses also provide you with a strong foundation based on biblical principles to supply the values, knowledge, and skills needed to effectively work as a professional counselor.

Faculty Spotlight

Dr. Sandy Breazeale is in her third year as an online faculty member for the graduate counseling program at Liberty University Online. She currently serves as the instructor for Counseling 504 and 507.

To learn more about Dr. Breazeale, visit her faculty bio page.
 

Quick Facts

2011-2012 Tuition

• $438 per credit hour (based on full-time enrollment)
• $25 intensive fee

Program Delivery Format

Blended Intensives

Credit Hours

• 48 or 60 total hours
• Up to 12 credit hours (for the 48 hour program) or 15 credit hours (for the 60 hour program) can be transferred in to each respective program

Internship

A 3 credit hour internship is a required part of the 48 and 60 hour M.A. in Professional Counseling programs.

Practicum

A 3 credit hour practicum is required for the 48 credit hour M.A. in Professional Counseling program only.

Licensure

The M.A. in Professional Counseling program may lead to licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in most states.

Potential Career Options

• Hospital Program
• Mental Health Agency
• Ministry-related
• Counseling Center
• Other Public or Private Facility
• Private Practice

Want to learn more?

Download Degree Completion Plan (48 hours)

Download Degree Completion Plan (60 hours)

Admissions Requirements

Problem States

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