Overview

Key Features

Spiritual and religious issues often come up in a counseling setting. A foundation in theology helps the counselor appreciate the religious tradition and spirituality of the client. Pastoral ministers often encounter personal situations when assisting parishioners and others that require well-developed counseling skills.

Both degrees together offer a breadth and depth of expertise that will enhance counseling practice and pastoral work.

Graduates of the Pastoral Studies and Counseling at Loyola University New Orleans who subsequently become licensed as professional counselors are eligible to become certified as professional Pastoral Counselors by the American Association of Pastoral Counselors.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Pastoral Studies

Counseling

Theory

Research

Thesis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-13 00:00:00
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Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00
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Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
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Language

English

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Credits

78 SCH

Delivered

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Campus Location

New Orleans, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

Complete Loyola’s free online application or the Common Application
Submit official original secondary school transcripts
Submit official TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo English Test (DET), SAT**, or ACT** scores
Submit one letter of recommendation
An affidavit of financial support and copy of passport will be required

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

16575 USD / year

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16575 USD / year

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In-State

16575 USD / year

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Living costs

New Orleans

United States

1125 - 2151 USD / month

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