This innovative Partnership Program enables you to build a robust theological and spiritual foundation while completing your undergraduate studies and then earning a master's degree. Through inspiring coursework with real-world implications, you'll develop the skills needed to become an effective, compassionate leader in diverse ministry settings, empowering both individual growth and community transformation.
The Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling / Master of Pastoral Studies is a 78 credit hour, dual degree program facilitated through both the Department of Counseling and Loyola Institute for Ministry (LIM). Both degrees together offer a breadth and depth of expertise that will enhance counseling practice and pastoral work.
Online or On Campus
This pastoral studies online program is practical, transformative, international in scope, and open to students of all faiths. It prepares students to work in a variety of contexts, including parishes, schools, diocesan offices, secular workplaces, non-profits, or public sector work and the helping professions, such as healthcare and social work.
Students earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for each course.
On-campus classes are available pending enrollment.