Program Overview
The Counseling - Pastoral at Loyola University Chicago is a MA programme in Psychology over 48 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of psychology. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Counseling - Pastoral programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 48 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 788 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 788 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Chicago, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Counseling - Pastoral programme are prepared for diverse careers in psychology:
- Clinical Psychologist
- Organisational Psychologist
- Researcher
- Counsellor
- Human Resources Specialist
- Behaviour Analyst
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Human Relation Skills
- Models of Pastoral Counseling
- Family Therapy and Personal Transformation
- Human Development
- Fundamentals of Pastoral Counseling
- Theology of the Developing Person
- Addictions and Modes of Therapy
- Pastoral Practicum I
- Approaches to Group Counseling
- Psychopathology
- Pastoral Practicum II
- Ethics for the Pastoral Counselor
- Testing, Measurement, and Assessment
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission Requirements:
You must submit:
- A Completed Application Form
- Official Transcripts\xc2\xa0
- Two Letters of Recommendation
- A Personal Statement
- A $50 application fee
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 788 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 788 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 788 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 788 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Loyola University Chicago directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Loyola University Chicago
Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, United States
Loyola University Chicago is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 48 months