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.
Lynchburg, Virginia
Institution Type: Private Not-For-Profit
Marriage And Family Therapy Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $5,577
Average Student Loans Awarded: $7,005
Total Programs in Marriage And Family Therapy (2)
2
Masters Programs
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Institution Type: Private For-Profit
Marriage And Family Therapy Accreditations: COAMFTE
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $1,685
Average Student Loans Awarded: $1,685
Total Programs in Marriage And Family Therapy (1)
1
Masters Program
Fort Collins, Colorado
Institution Type: Public
Marriage And Family Therapy Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $5,310
Average Student Loans Awarded: $6,724
Total Programs in Marriage And Family Therapy (3)
3
Post Baccalaureate Certificate Programs
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Institution Type: Private For-Profit
Marriage And Family Therapy Accreditations: CACREP
Total Programs in Marriage And Family Therapy (1)
1
Masters Program
San Diego, California
Institution Type: Private For-Profit
Marriage And Family Therapy Accreditations: COAMFTE
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $5,711
Average Student Loans Awarded: $7,142
Total Programs in Marriage And Family Therapy (21)
4
Post Baccalaureate Certificate Programs
8
Doctorate Programs
5
Masters Programs
4
Other Programs
Morgantown, West Virginia
Institution Type: Public
Marriage And Family Therapy Accreditations: NCATE
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $5,613
Average Student Loans Awarded: $7,355
Total Programs in Marriage And Family Therapy (2)
2
Bachelors Programs
Institution Type: Private Not-For-Profit
Marriage And Family Therapy Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $5,712
Average Student Loans Awarded: $7,248
Total Programs in Marriage And Family Therapy (1)
1
Masters Program
Institution Type: Public
Marriage And Family Therapy Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $5,374
Average Student Loans Awarded: $7,657
Total Programs in Marriage And Family Therapy (1)
1
Graduate Certificate Program