Pastoral Care

This certificate is intended for those seeking or with an earned master's degree in clinical mental health counseling.

You may earn a certificate in residence or remotely. The University of Dayton’s online certificate programs include a hybrid option that welcomes students from across the country into synchronous classes with residential students.

Visit the Catalog to view additional details about the graduate certificate in pastoral care, including requirements and course descriptions.

Students should be seeking or have earned master's degree in clinical mental health counseling.

Students seeking admission to any certificate program will satisfy the following requirements based upon academic standing:

1. University of Dayton graduate students with a minimum 3.0 GPA can apply.
2. University of Dayton undergraduate students can apply upon attaining senior standing (90 semester hours) with a minimum 3.5 GPA.
3. Professionals wishing to obtain the certificate only must have completed a bachelor's degree as verified by a transcript when applying to the certificate program.

Contact the graduate program coordinator for more information.

Application Process

Create an account in the application portal system. When you select the certificate for which you are applying, any additional requirements and instructions will be provided.

Additional Religious Studies Programs

• Pastoral Ministry (M.A.)
• Theological Studies (M.A.)
• Theology (Ph.D.)
• Campus Ministry (Graduate Certificate)
• Disability and Ministry (Graduate Certificate)
• Marian Studies (Graduate Certificate)
• Campus Ministry (Post-Master's Certificate)
• Marian Studies (Doctoral Certificate)

Related Programs

• Clinical Mental Health Counseling (M.S.E.)
• Nonprofit and Community Leadership (Graduate Certificate)
• Pastoral Counseling (Graduate Certificate)
• Sustainability (Graduate Certificate)

To learn if this graduate certificate is eligible for financial aid, please contact Graduate Academic Affairs or Flyer Student Services.

Tuition for this graduate certificate is the rate for a master's program in the College of Arts and Sciences.