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Programs in Marriage and Family Therapy and Counseling

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Marriage and family therapy and counseling students are trained for the independent professional practice of marriage and family therapy, involving the diagnosis of cognitive, affective, and behavioral domain disorders, both mental and emotional, within the context of marriage and family systems and the application of short- and long-term therapeutic strategies in family group contexts. Curriculum specifics include: psychotherapy, family systems and studies, small group intervention and therapy, marital problems, depression, identification of psychopathologies and behavioral disorders, holistic health care, practice management, applicable regulations, and professional standards and ethics.

Top Schools For Marriage and Family Therapy and Counseling Programs

Are You Interested? School Name Tuition Size Degrees Granted Degrees Granted By Type
Brandman University
Irvine, CA		Unknown 2,591 189 Master's (189)
Alliant International University
San Diego, CA		$19,450 154 104 Master's (93), Doctoral (11)
Phoenix - Southern California
Costa Mesa, CA		$12,792 7,593 100 Master's (100)
Mercy College
Dobbs Ferry, NY		$17,360 5,801 86 Certificate (1), Master's (85)
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN		$11,700 5,298 78 Certificate (24), Master's (54)
Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, FL		$23,850 6,397 71 Master's (64), Doctoral (7)
Friends University
Wichita, KS		$23,250 1,865 67 Master's (67)
John F Kennedy University
Pleasant Hill, CA		Unknown 258 64 Master's (64)
Argosy University - Twin Cities
Eagan, MN		$12,612 1,536 63 Certificate (0), Master's (63),
Doctoral (0)
California Lutheran University
Thousand Oaks, CA		$32,610 2,943 60 Master's (60)
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Marriage and Family Therapy and Counseling Statistics

Degree Type BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Certificate 99 5%
Associate 1 0%
Bachelor's 2 0%
Master's 1,932 92%
Doctoral 75 4%
Gender BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Male 380 18%
Female 1,732 82%
Racial BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Asian or Pacific Islander 114 6%
Black or African American 222 11%
Hispanic or Latino 212 10%
American Indian or Alaskan Native 13 1%
White (Non-Hispanic) 1,308 64%
Other/Unknown 177 9%
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Marriage and Family Therapy and Counseling Internships

Job Title:Alcohol and Drug Counselor Intern
Description:Located in Burlington County, the Outpatient Program offers individual, family and couples therapy. The Outpatient Program works with individuals of all ages who are experiencing depression, self esteem issues, anxiety, parent/child...>
Company:Drenk Behavioral Health Center
Location:Mount Holly, NJ
Posted:5/20/2013
Source:Monster
Job Title:BEHAV THERAPIST I - Marriage & Family Therapists(1300002519)
Description:The Behavioral Therapist I/Marriage and family Therapists assess, diagnose, and treat individuals, couples, families, and groups to achieve more adequate, satisfying and productive marriage, family, and social adjustment. The Behavior...>
Company:Community Hospital San Bernardino
Location:San Bernardino, CA
Posted:4/22/2013
Source:Community Hospital San Bernardino
Job Title:Day Treatment Therapist - Thunder Road
Description:As part of the Alta Bates Summit Medical Center in Berkeley and Oakland, California, Thunder Road is a substance abuse treatment program for adolescents in Northern California. Thunder Road was established in January 1987, and its mission...>
Company:Sutter Health
Location:Oakland, CA
Posted:4/29/2013
Source:Sutter Health
Job Title:Psychiatric Social Worker LCSW or Marriage Family Therapist or PSW Assistant or MFT Assistant(182447)
Description:Psychiatric Social Worker LCSW or Marriage Family Therapist or PSW Assistant or MFT Assistant(Job Number: 182447)At Kaiser Permanente Northern California, you’ll join a team of health advocates who share your passion for helping...>
Company:Kaiser Permanente
Location:Oakland, CA
Posted:5/13/2013
Source:Kaiser Permanente
Job Title:NM Licensed Counselor
Description:Do you spend more time on paperwork than seeing your clients? Are you tired of working in a non-professional environment? Albuquerque Family Counseling is the premier couples counseling practice in the community, achieving a 95%...>
Company:Albuquerque Family Counseling
Location:Albuquerque, NM
Posted:5/2/2013
Source:ZipRecruiter
Job Title:BEHAV THERAPIST I - Marriage & Family Therapists
Description:Title: BEHAV THERAPIST I - Marriage & Family Therapists Location: California-Southern California Service Area-San Bernardino-Community Hospital San Bernardino Job Number: 1300002519 The Behavioral Therapist I/Marriage and family Therapists...>
Company:Dignity Health
Location:California
Posted:2/28/2013
Source:Bright.com
Job Title:BEHAV THERAPIST I - Marriage & Family Therapists(1300002821)
Description:The Behavioral Therapist I/Marriage and family Therapists assess, diagnose, and treat individuals, couples, families, and groups to achieve more adequate, satisfying and productive marriage, family, and social adjustment. The Behavior...>
Company:Community Hospital San Bernardino
Location:San Bernardino, CA
Posted:3/22/2013
Source:Community Hospital San Bernardino
Job Title:Psychiatric Social Worker LCSW or Marriage Family Therapist (MFT)(180968)
Description:Psychiatric Social Worker LCSW or Marriage Family Therapist (MFT)(Job Number: 180968)At Kaiser Permanente Northern California, you’ll join a team of health advocates who share your passion for helping people. From our financial...>
Company:Kaiser Permanente
Location:Richmond, CA
Posted:4/26/2013
Source:Kaiser Permanente
Job Title:Psychiatric Social Worker LCSW or Marriage Family Therapist (5066)(178028)
Description:Psychiatric Social Worker LCSW or Marriage Family Therapist (5066)(Job Number: 178028)At Kaiser Permanente Northern California, youll join a team of health advocates who share your passion for helping people. From our financial...>
Company:Kaiser Permanente
Location:Fremont, CA
Posted:4/9/2013
Source:Kaiser Permanente
Job Title:Psychiatric Social Worker (LCSW) or Marriage Family Therapist (MFT)-Child Team-Roseville, CA(173007)
Description:Psychiatric Social Worker (LCSW) or Marriage Family Therapist (MFT)-Child Team-Roseville, CA(Job Number: 173007)At Kaiser Permanente Northern California, you’ll join a team of health advocates who share your passion for helping people.>
Company:Kaiser Permanente
Location:Roseville, CA
Posted:4/23/2013
Source:Kaiser Permanente

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