Chicago,
IL,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Pastoral Counseling in Chicago United States | Loyola University Chicago
Loyola University Chicago
|
Chicago United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
16,400
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Loyola's Institute of Pastoral Studies (IPS) offers a Master of Arts in Pastoral Counseling (MAPC) program designed to train clinicians for therapeutic roles within faith-based environments.
This pastoral counseling degree combines psychological principles with theological insights through a diverse curriculum, collaborative learning groups, and extensive internship experiences, enabling students to facilitate holistic healing.
The 60-credit program spans three years for full-time students or four to five years for part-time participants, aligning with Illinois licensure standards and emerging national licensure mobility trends.
Courses are available weekday evenings at Loyola's Water Tower Campus (easily accessible via Chicago's Red Line), with flexible in-person, online, or hybrid formats.
The MAPC program boasts a strong legacy of graduating skilled pastoral counselors who thrive in diverse professional settings.
As part of the nationwide Jesuit educational network encompassing 27 institutions, students benefit from extensive career resources including job listings, interview preparation, resume support, and access to career services across all Jesuit universities.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
An official TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, or Duolingo score report is required for international applicants whose native language is not English. Copies and faxes are not accepted as official documents, we must receive test scores directly from the testing service. The minimum acceptable total score on the Internet-Based Test (IBT) of the TOEFL exam is 70. The minimum acceptable total score on the IELTS exam is 6.0.
This requirement is waived for those who have completed a four-year U.S. bachelor's degree program and those who are citizens of or have completed a bachelor's degree at a recognized institution at which the language of instruction is English in these countries: Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, or New Zealand. Applicants who completed post-secondary education abroad are required to submit all non-U.S. transcripts to an evaluation service for an evaluation of academic credentials. The evaluation report must show that your non-U.S. education is equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree to be considered for admission. An applicant for admission must ordinarily hold (or receive prior to matriculation) a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution. In addition, because academic qualifications are of major importance, the applicant ordinarily must have achieved a grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. If you have non-U.S. educational credentials, you are required to submit your official education credentials (e.g., transcripts, mark sheets, degree certificates, graduation diplomas) and evaluation fee directly to any NACES member companies.
Application requirements for the Pastoral Counseling MA include:
Official Transcripts
2 Letters of Recommendation
3.0 Minimum GPA
Statement of Purpose
This requirement is waived for those who have completed a four-year U.S. bachelor's degree program and those who are citizens of or have completed a bachelor's degree at a recognized institution at which the language of instruction is English in these countries: Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, or New Zealand. Applicants who completed post-secondary education abroad are required to submit all non-U.S. transcripts to an evaluation service for an evaluation of academic credentials. The evaluation report must show that your non-U.S. education is equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree to be considered for admission. An applicant for admission must ordinarily hold (or receive prior to matriculation) a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution. In addition, because academic qualifications are of major importance, the applicant ordinarily must have achieved a grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. If you have non-U.S. educational credentials, you are required to submit your official education credentials (e.g., transcripts, mark sheets, degree certificates, graduation diplomas) and evaluation fee directly to any NACES member companies.
Application requirements for the Pastoral Counseling MA include:
Official Transcripts
2 Letters of Recommendation
3.0 Minimum GPA
Statement of Purpose
Tuition
USD
16,400