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Information Sheet on our Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Pastoral Counseling & Thanatology
Degree Program.

Thank you for your interest in our online Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Pastoral Counseling & Thanatology degree program. Very few (distance program) opportunities exist today for you to acquire education through online courses, in this specialty major. Breyer State University is proud to offer a new "Innovative" online distance education degree program leading to the Ph.D in Pastoral Counseling & Thanatology Degree. Our degree program consists of eleven core courses, which are listed below:

TOTAL: 72 Semester Hours

Courses in this curriculum are to be taken in sequence as above.

Upon successful completion of all eleven courses, you will be conferred the degree "Doctor of Philosophy in Pastoral Counseling & Thanatology ” and may use the initials, "Ph.D" after your name.

The Ph.D Degree prepares you for a successful career in the profession of counseling and providing pastoral care to the dying.

The Ph.D curriculum consists of courses in psychology, death, dying, grief counseling, pastoral care and human behavior. All courses are targeted and precise, clear and easy to follow, yet challenging and exciting at the same time. Each course begins with a syllabus from your instructor, followed by course assignments. You will be given five years to complete the Ph.D program. To review the syllabi for the Ph.D degree program, please proceed to www.breyerstate.com/degrees.htm and press the "Pastoral Counseling & Thanatology " link under the header "Doctoral Degrees."

Apostille Notarization of Degrees

Graduates, who reside outside of the USA, may require their degrees to have an Apostille Certification.  Breyer State University works with an agency in Washington DC that we refer graduates to for application for their Apostille of their degree. View Additional Information

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1). There are no residency or travel requirements for this degree program.
2). Courses may be registered for and paid for, all at once or one course at a time.
3). You may take more than one course at one time.
4). Breyer State University is accredited by the Educational Accreditational Association. To learn more about our accreditation please view www.breyerstate.com/accreditation.htm
5). Tuition does not include textbooks.
6). To apply for the Ph.D Degree Program, you must complete an online enrollment application. This can be done at www.breyerstate.com/apply.htm
7). There is a one-time $50.00 admissions fee. This can be paid by credit card online at our secure server www.breyerstate.com/pay.htm We also accept personal checks and money orders payable to Breyer State University.
8).Requirements for admission to this degree program are: an earned masters level degree in counseling psychology, pastoral counseling, grief counseling, bereavement, social services, mental health nursing or hospice or a closely related field.
9). There are no grants or tuition assistant for this program. However, many employers are paying for or reimbursing tuition for studies at Breyer State University. Please check with your own employer's policy on this.
10). Breyer State University will accept transfer credits of completed courses from other universities.
11). Upon graduation, your diploma and official transcripts will have Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Pastoral Counseling & Thanatology.
12) We will accept transfer credits which may apply toward your degree program. Also, we offer an innovative program where you may apply for consideration of experiential learning/life/work experience credits toward your degree program. For full information, please go to www.breyerstate.com/onlinetransfer.htm
13). This degree program does not meet any type of licensing requirements for a professional counseling license. Many states will allow one to work under the direction of a licensed counselor and/or other mental health licensed professional. Generally, pastoral care counseling is not regulated by state licensure, as it is a more religious/spiritual type of counseling, and states allow for a separation of "church and state." Students/graduates may consider applying for a church ordination, such as the non-denominational "Universal" church, which provides for a legal status ordination that is recognized in all states of the USA.

If you have any questions or concerns as to whether your state or country allows practice in counseling without an official license, then please be sure to check with your state's licensing agency/board before enrolling into this degree program. Please note that this degree program is not approved by the American Psychological Association (APA). Again, there are agencies/employers that do hire holders of degrees in counseling, where the state laws allow practice under supervision, or do not require licensure. It is important to first check with your own state or country's licensing laws/requirements.
14). Our diplomas are beautifully done by a professional printer. They are a light cream color card stock with blue and black foil ink for lasting quality. The Breyer State University logo is imprinted and our diplomas carry the gold embossed seal of the university. They are contained in a beautiful navy blue leather-like diploma holder with the university logo embossed in gold on the outside cover. You may preview a photo of our diplomas and transcripts at http://www.breyerstate.com/sample.htm

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Thank you again for your interest in the Ph.D Degree Program. If you have any specific questions, please feel free to contact any of our departments listed below.

ADMINISTRATIVE CONTACTS:

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Finance Office finance@breyerstate.com
Registrars Office registrar@breyerstate.com
Dean of Students studean@breyerstate.com
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