PROGRAM SUMMARY
The Master of Science in Pastoral Counseling and Organizational Behavior (PCOB400) is a dynamic graduate program designed to prepare students for leadership roles that combine advanced pastoral counseling skills with strategic organizational behavior management.
This program develops Christian leaders who can address the emotional, spiritual, and organizational needs of individuals, churches, and faith-based institutions. Students will deepen their theological understanding of counseling while mastering the human behavior strategies necessary to lead effective, ethical, and culturally responsive ministries and organizations.
The curriculum integrates pastoral care, Christian psychology, leadership development, workplace ethics, and organizational management from a biblical perspective. Graduates will be fully equipped to create environments that promote healing, growth, and operational excellence within ministry, nonprofit, educational, and counseling settings.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Students enrolled in the Pastoral Counseling and Organizational Behavior program will receive advanced training in Christian counseling practices, behavioral sciences, and organizational leadership.
Through a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes faith-based healing, cultural competence, professional coaching, ethical leadership, and trauma-informed care, students will develop the ability to serve both the spiritual and operational needs of those they lead.
Graduates will be equipped to launch and manage counseling ministries, develop employee and volunteer programs for faith-based organizations, support victims and vulnerable populations, and strengthen communities through biblically centered leadership practices.
Career Field
Graduates of the Pastoral Counseling and Organizational Behavior program will be prepared for influential leadership and counseling roles across churches, Christian schools, faith-based nonprofits, and community organizations.
- Career opportunities include:
- Pastoral Counselor
- Christian Counseling Director
- Organizational Behavior Consultant for Ministries
- Christian School Counseling Leader
- Nonprofit Program Manager
- Leadership Development Coach
- Chaplaincy Support Coordinator
- Victim Services Advocate
- Christian HR and Volunteer Program Director
Program Details: Pastoral Counseling, Organizational Behavior-Masters
- Program Code: PCOBP400
- Degree Level: Master’s
- Program Duration: 14 Months
- Total Credit Hours: 50
- Delivery Method: Flex (Online Instructor Lead & Self-Pace )
Fee Structure: Master’s
- Tuition Cost: $6999
- Application Fee (Enrollment Fee): $275.00 (Non-refundable)
- Books and Supplies: $650.00
- Graduation Fee: $499.00
- Total Program Cost: $8,423
Major
Pastoral Counseling
Concentration
Organizational Behavior
Certification Eligibility
Upon successful completion of this program, students would be eligible to sit for Board Certification through the (5-Fold National Certification Board). Students who complete this program can sit the 5-Fold Pastoral Exam. Students who receive a passing score will become 5-Fold Certified Pastoral Counseling Professional® . Students will be able to sit the CPC-C Exam (can take series 1 thru 3) to become Pastoral Counseling Certified–CPC-S-1
Certification Cost
| Additional Credential | Certification Type | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Fold National Certification: Pastoral Counseling Professional C-PC-S-1 | Certification Series 1 | $388.99 |