Pastoral Counseling

A graduate certificate in pastoral counseling is available for those seeking or with an earned master's degree in theological studies or pastoral ministry who complete an additional thirteen semester credit hours through the Department of Counselor Education and Human Services.

This certificate offers educational grounding in human development, counseling theory and techniques, but does not qualify as a counseling license. To counsel in the State of Ohio requires a license.

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

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.

Notes

• Once admitted, University of Dayton undergraduates may apply these 12 graduate credit towards their undergraduate requirements, depending on the major. Students are strongly encouraged to discuss the matter with their advisors.
• Students may pursue more than one certificate program, however double-counting is not allowed. Students must earn 12 unique credits for each certificate.

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 Counselor Education and Human Services Programs

• Clinical Mental Health Counseling (M.S.E.)
• Human Services (M.S.E.)
• School Counseling (M.S.E.)
• School Psychology (M.S.E., Ed.S.)
• Clinical Mental Health Counseling (Graduate Certificate)
• School Counseling (Graduate Certificate)

Related Programs

• Nonprofit and Community Leadership (Graduate Certificate)
• Pastoral Care (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 School of Education and Health Sciences.