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Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Community Care and Counseling – Marriage and Family
Expand Your Professional Abilities with an Ed.D. Focused in Marriage and Family Counseling
The field of counseling is a multi-faceted entity comprised of researchers, paraprofessionals, therapists, pastors, and educators, each with a focus on uplifting and serving others. Liberty’s Ed.D. classes, focusing on marriage and family counseling, provide you with a well-rounded degree focused on community care and counseling techniques which can later be translated into future professional counseling services. Your Doctor of Education degree seeks to cultivate your strengths and provide you with the foundational knowledge needed for meeting a client’s needs. Integrated with a Christian worldview, each Ed.D. course taken will expand your abilities as well as create a stronger opportunity to achieve your passion and goals.
Liberty University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). This means you can trust that our programs are credible and valuable to your future career in Christian ministry, counseling, or social work. In this flexible and affordable program, you have the option to complete on-campus intensives, which provide the opportunity to connect with professors and peers face-to-face.
What Will You Learn in the Ed.D. in Community Care and Counseling Program?
- Family development
- Marriage counseling
- Trauma and current issues in marital counseling
In the Doctor of Education program, you will examine best practices for various types of assessments used in marital and family counseling. Within this program, you will complete a dissertation that provides you with the opportunity to display your expertise and ability to apply advanced theories to problems. This exciting career field needs individuals like you to exercise marriage and family counseling rooted in truths found in scripture. You have chosen this Ed.D. degree for a specific purpose; therefore, we will work alongside you to meet the requirements to reach your aspirations.
Potential Careers for Ed.D. in Marriage and Family Counseling Graduates
- Church counselor
- Marriage and family counselor
- Outpatient care therapist
- Social worker
Highlights of Liberty’s Ed.D. in Community Care and Counseling Program
As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.
Here’s what sets us apart:
- We are recognized by multiple institutions for our academic quality, affordability, and accessibility. Our commitment to excellence also helped us rank in the top 10% of Niche.com’s best online schools in America. Earning your online Ed.D. degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
- The majority of tuition for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs has not increased in 9 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university.
- Students are able to complete this Doctor of Education in Community Care and Counseling – Marriage and Family Counseling in as little as 2.5 years.
Military Benefits for Ed.D. Programs
Service is important to us, so whether you’re currently serving in the Armed Forces, have served, or are married to someone who serves, we’re here to serve you. Liberty’s military benefits are available to:
- Active duty service members of the U.S. Armed Forces
- Reserve/National Guard
- Veterans/retirees
- Spouses of service members and veterans/retirees
- Current Department of Defense employees
We are proud to support you in your pursuit of a flexible and affordable online education by offering you the following benefits:
- Tuition discounts – $275 per credit hour for graduate courses
- Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $625 per course)
- 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)
Credit Hours
Class Type
100% online, 8-week courses
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total
Next Start Date
May 13, 2024
Accreditation
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC
Maximize Your Time
- 100% online programs at the associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral level.*
- Earn credit for prior learning.
- Transfer in up to 75% of a bachelor’s degree.
- Transfer in up to 50% of a master’s degree.
* excludes licensure, certification, and some doctoral programs
Your goals on your time
We are committed to helping you achieve your goals and complete your degree as quickly as possible. One of our admissions counselors is ready to assist you with starting the process.
Contact Us: (800) 424-9595
Why Choose Liberty University?
Prepare for a Career
Go from merely surviving in your current job to thriving in the career of your dreams.
Enjoy Flexible Courses
Complete assignments at your own pace, at a time convenient to you within each week.
Access Academic Support
Access our electronic and print resources through the Jerry Falwell Library, writing resources, study aids, and IT support.
Grow in Your Faith
Each of our programs is grounded in biblical principles, and our professors consider teaching to be more than a job – it’s their calling.
Liberty’s online courses give you the ability to choose when and where you study.
Financing Options
Financial Aid
87% of all Liberty students in an online program are awarded financial aid.
Tuition Discounts
Available for military service members, including active duty, reserve, veterans, and their spouses, as well as emergency response personnel.
Corporate Tuition Assistance
Deferred – If your company reimburses you for the cost of your education, you submit your grades to your employer who pays you, and then you pay for your classes.
Other Payment Options are Available
Contact one of our admissions counselors for more information by calling (800) 424-9595.
An Accredited Private Education Made for You
As a nonprofit university, we have been pioneering distance education since 1985 and offer a unique and proven approach to online education.
Along with our advanced accreditations, we also have been recognized by the following organizations for our excellence in education.
Liberty University is proud to announce that we are recognized by multiple institutions for our affordability, accessibility, and academic quality. Our commitment to excellence also helped us rank in the top 10% of Niche.com’s best online schools in America.