Marriage and family therapy is the study of marriage and family therapy including specialized issues, theories and techniques, and introduction to marriage and family counselling skills. The students are prepared for marriage and family therapy as a field of professional study and the students may also study child welfare, education, healthcare, law.
An Accredited College/University creates a pathway for the students to enrol in marriage and family therapy programs offered by the Colleges/University which are funded by the federal government or the state government.
The Organizations that accredited a college for marriage and family therapy programs are listed below:
Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education (COAMFTE)
Council for Accreditation of counselling and related educational programs(CACREP)
The marriage and family therapy course teaches students about lifespan development, long-term relationships, couples psychotherapy and domestic violence, theory and practice of marital/family therapy, general psychology, and psychosomatic tests. This course also includes the development of correct listening, empathy, and inquiry skills.
An Associate’s degree requires 90-96 credits and takes 2 years to be completed. This course covers the fundamentals of marriage and therapy programs.
A Bachelor’s degree requires 100-120 credits and takes 4 years to be completed. This course provides the base foundation of the advanced studies in marriage and family therapy programs.
A Master’s degree requires 50-60 credits and takes 2 years to be completed. This course will prepare students to work in private practice or offer their services in hospitals, clinics or educational institutes.
A Doctorate’s degree requires 69-99 credits and takes 3-4 years to be completed. This course provides guidelines that equip the students with applicable information that can help you succeed in your goal of becoming a marriage and family therapist.
The minimum GPA requirement to apply for admission in marriage and family therapy programs falls between 2.8-3.00 or higher.
This course equips the students with all the essential skills required to be successful in the field of marriage and family therapy programs. It provides a better understanding and listening skills to able to understand and emphasize and cope up with situations.
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Institution Type: Private Not-For-Profit
Marriage And Family Therapy Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $6,532
Average Student Loans Awarded: $6,906
Total Programs in Marriage And Family Therapy (2)
1
Masters Program
1
Graduate Certificate Program
Saint Paul, Minnesota
Institution Type: Private Not-For-Profit
Marriage And Family Therapy Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $5,815
Average Student Loans Awarded: $8,063
Total Programs in Marriage And Family Therapy (2)
1
Bachelors Program
1
Masters Program
Malibu, California
Institution Type: Private Not-For-Profit
Marriage And Family Therapy Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $7,375
Average Student Loans Awarded: $9,328
Total Programs in Marriage And Family Therapy (1)
1
Masters Program
Abilene, Texas
Institution Type: Private Not-For-Profit
Marriage And Family Therapy Accreditations: COAMFTE
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $5,758
Average Student Loans Awarded: $11,640
Total Programs in Marriage And Family Therapy (5)
1
Post Graduate Certificate Program
4
Masters Programs
Irvine, California
Institution Type: Private Not-For-Profit
Marriage And Family Therapy Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $7,125
Average Student Loans Awarded: $16,305
Total Programs in Marriage And Family Therapy (2)
2
Masters Programs
Institution Type: Private Not-For-Profit
Marriage And Family Therapy Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $4,977
Average Student Loans Awarded: $4,994
Total Programs in Marriage And Family Therapy (1)
1
Bachelors Program
Columbus, Georgia
Institution Type: Public
Marriage And Family Therapy Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $5,596
Average Student Loans Awarded: $5,769
Total Programs in Marriage And Family Therapy (1)
1
Graduate Certificate Program
New Castle, Delaware
Institution Type: Private Not-For-Profit
Marriage And Family Therapy Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $3,024
Average Student Loans Awarded: $3,244
Total Programs in Marriage And Family Therapy (1)
1
Undergraduate Certificate Program