Argosy University Programs

Sarasota Pastoral Counseling Doctorate

EdD, Pastoral Community Counseling

Program Information

Are you seeking a Sarasota pastoral counseling degree program?

The Doctor of Education (EdD) in Pastoral Community Counseling program at Argosy University, Sarasota in Sarasota, Florida, is based on the fundamental belief that religious/spiritual communities provide a unique opportunity for human growth and development.

This Argosy University, Sarasota pastoral counseling doctorate degree program is designed to prepare you to become a leader within your religious community with an opportunity for personal and professional development, directed toward making a significant contribution to their community and to society. With this in mind, the program integrates the engagement of knowledge, the development of skills, reflective practice, and research in a manner that prepares the pastoral counselor to address individual and communal development in an ethically responsible fashion.

The Pastoral Community Counseling program is committed to the concept of community. In this regard, the learners participate with one another and with faculty in a virtual community. This provides a means of support and interaction that exceeds the boundaries imposed by geographical definition, and utilizes technology for the purposes of individual, community, and societal development.

Flexible Program Format
This Argosy University, Sarasota pastoral counseling degree program is designed to afford working professionals the opportunity to pursue doctoral study while maintaining active participation in their professional endeavors. Also, in concert with its emphasis on the religious/spiritual community, the program is offered in a modified cohort format. Courses in this program may be taken as electives by students in other EdD programs, and course substitutions may be approved by the program coordinator.

Career Outcomes
This Argosy University, Sarasota doctor of education degree program can prepare you for positions such as:
• Pastor
• Counselor
• School Counselor
• Family Counselor
• Group Therapy Counselor
• Guidance Counselor

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Enhance your career potential by enrolling in this Argosy University, Sarasota pastoral counseling degree program. You can learn more about specific financial aid programs (available to those who qualify) on our Financial Aid & Scholarships pages, or by contacting us to request more information.

This degree program is also offered at other Argosy University Locations

Tuition Data for this program at Argosy University, Sarasota

Below is the current tuition cost for this program for a full-time student completing the entire program in normal time. All tuition and fees are subject to change.

Books & Digital Resources$2000
Program Fees$1200
Room & Board$0
Tuition$54887

The financial aid office uses an estimate of direct and indirect costs to determine how much financial aid a student may be eligible for. Direct costs include tuition, fees, some books and supplies, and institutional housing. Indirect costs include estimates of other living expenses, transportation and personal expenses. Housing costs may be considered direct or indirect. Examples of the costs of attendance estimates used can be found by clicking here.

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    Program Costs
    Q:

    How much will this program cost me?

    A:

    Below is the institution tuition cost for this program for a full-time student completing the entire program in normal time. All tuition and fees are subject to change.

    Books & Digital Resources$1985
    Program Fees$1385
    Room & Board$0
    Tuition$55017
    *optional where available

    Median Debt
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    What are my financing options to pay for the program?

    A:

    In addition to any grant and scholarship aid for which they are eligible, 91% of graduates used loans to finance their education. The median debt for program graduates:

    • Federal Loans: $108609
    • Private Educational Loans: $0
    • Institutional Financing plan: $0

    Success
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    How long will it take me to complete this program?

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    Data for this program is unavailable. If you have questions, please talk with your admission representative.

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    What percentage of students find employment in their field or a related field?

    A:

    The accreditation agency and/or state at this location does not require the disclosure of placement rates.

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    What are the job opportunities for graduates of this program?

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    For more information on job opportunities in this field of study, see the following links on career paths that may be open to you after studying in this field: The job opportunities links are for general information purposes. The program you have selected could have different outcomes. Please check with your admissions registrar for detailed information.

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