Master of Science in Marriage and Family Counseling/Therapy
Harold Abel School of Social and Behavioral Sciences
General Marriage and Family Counseling/Therapy specialization
Position yourself for increased career opportunities and job satisfaction in the fast-growing counseling field. This CACREP-accredited master's program in Marriage and Family Counseling/Therapy is a rigorous combination of online course work, residencies, and field experiences designed to prepare you for state licensure eligibility.† You will learn to apply family systems theories and therapeutic techniques to address a wide range of relationship issues and to assess and treat mental and emotional disorders and problems within the family system.
Licensure information: Begin to research and understand your state's licensure requirements right away, find answers to common questions, explore how Capella programs fit with your state's standards and requirements, and get links to important state resources. Visit the licensure website for mental health professionals.
This specialization requires course work and clinical experience, including a 100-hour practicum and a 600-hour internship.
Public Notification and Call for Comments – Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education (COAMFTE). Learn more.
Capella currently offers three CACREP-accredited master's specializations: Mental Health Counseling, Marriage and Family Counseling/Therapy and School Counseling.
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Residency requirements: Two 6-day residential colloquia
- Learn about the residential colloquia experience.
- In addition to your online courses, you will attend two 6-day residential colloquia at specific stages in your program. These energizing residencies provide you with insights and knowledge that will be valuable during your MS studies and beyond.
What is the cost to attend?
The price for each colloquium is $1,495 (pricing is subject to periodic adjustment), but doesn't include costs for evening meals or travel. You'll be responsible for making your hotel reservations and travel arrangements.
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- Get more detailed information and learn how the residency experiences will enrich your learning at Capella University. Speak with an enrollment counselor at 1.877.269.7780.
Core Courses (each course 4 quarter credits unless noted)
- COUN5004 - Survey of Research in Human Development for Professional Counselors
- COUN5006 - Survey of Research Methodology
- COUN5106 - Assessment, Tests, and Measures
- COUN5107 - Principles of Psychopathology: Diagnosis and Treatment*
- COUN5108 - Foundations of Addictive and Compulsive Behavior*
- COUN5214 - Theories of Personality
- COUN5220 - Introduction to Marriage and Family Counseling/Therapy
- COUN5222 - Professional Ethics in Marriage and Family Counseling/Therapy
- COUN5239 - Theories of Psychotherapy
- COUN5241 - Group Counseling and Psychotherapy*
- COUN5279 - Life Planning and Career Development
- COUN5336 - Counseling and Advocacy with Diverse Populations
All academic courses listed below are 10-week online courses. Each includes specific residential colloquia or clinical experiences. Learners must complete prerequisites and residency and clinical experience requirements to be eligible to complete each course in the sequence.
- COUN5920 - Marriage and Family Counseling/Therapy Pre-Practicum Course 1* AND
- COUN-R5920 - Marriage and Family Counseling/Therapy Residential Colloquium Track 1* - non credit
- COUN5921 - Marriage and Family Counseling/Therapy Pre-Practicum Course 2* AND
- COUN-R5921 - Marriage and Family Counseling/Therapy Residential Colloquium Track 2* - non-credit
- COUN6202 - Marriage and Family Counseling/Therapy Clinical Practicum *
- COUN6231 - Marriage and Family Counseling/Therapy Clinical Internship 1*
- COUN6232 - Marriage and Family Counseling/Therapy Clinical Internship 2*
Specialization Courses (each course 4 quarter credits unless noted)
- COUN5232 - Systematic Approaches to Gender and Sexuality*
- COUN5270 - Family Therapy Theory and Methods
- COUN5271 - Marriage and Family Systems
- COUN5273 - Couple and Marital Therapy*
- COUN5275 - Utilizing Systemic Approaches: Infancy Through Adolescence
- COUN6925 - Marriage and Family Counseling/Therapy Integrative Project*
†Capella University cannot guarantee licensure, certification, or endorsement. State regulations vary regarding professional licensure and salary benefits. It is the learners' responsibility to understand and comply with requirements for their states. Where applicable, teachers are advised to contact their school districts as to whether a program may qualify for salary advancement.
(Washington State learners are advised to go to: http://pathway.pesb.wa.gov/outofstate for more information)
Graduates of this specialization are not eligible for licensure in South Carolina. Learners residing in South Carolina should check with the state licensing agency for specific requirements for professional licensure.
New York residents are currently not eligible to enroll in this specialization.
* This course has a prerequisite. Contact an enrollment counselor for more information.
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Related specialization
If you're looking to deepen your knowledge of couple and family therapy, you may also want to consider Capella's Graduate Certificate in Contemporary Theory in Couple and Family Systems.
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