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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

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University of Southern California

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Grand Canyon University

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Antioch University - New England

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Chapman University

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Are You Interested? School Name Tuition Size Degrees Granted Degrees Granted By Type
Brandman University
Irvine, CA		Unknown 2,591 165 Master's (165)
Alliant International University
San Diego, CA		$19,450 154 101 Master's (80), Doctoral (21)
Mercy College
Dobbs Ferry, NY		$17,010 5,801 93 Certificate (1), Master's (92)
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN		$10,980 5,298 67 Certificate (23), Master's (44)
Friends University
Wichita, KS		$20,040 1,865 66 Master's (66)
The College of Saint Rose
Albany, NY		$24,138 3,036 61 Master's (61)
St. Mary's Minnesota
Winona, MN		$26,090 2,113 57 Certificate (16), Master's (41)
Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, FL		$22,650 5,510 55 Master's (46), Doctoral (9)
John F Kennedy University
Pleasant Hill, CA		Unknown 258 52 Master's (52)
Pacific Oaks College
Pasadena, CA		Unknown 84 50 Master's (50)
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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:Clinical Assistant Professor, Counseling Psychology & Counselor Education
Description:Posting Description: Major Responsibilities Provide leadership in the coordination of in-house practicum and external internship. Develop and sustain partnerships with diverse schools and community agencies in the metropolitan area which...
Company:University of Colorado at Denver
Location:Aurora, CO
Posted:5/11/2012
Source:Inside Higher Ed
Job Title:BEHAV THERAPIST I - PD
Description:FACILITY INFORMATION POSITION REQUIREMENTS The Behavioral Therapist I provides therapies and services within Behavioral Health Services and hospital policies and procedures. They practice within the confines of education, training and...
Company:Comunity Hospital of San Bernadino
Location:San Bernardino, CA
Posted:3/4/2012
Source:AllHealthcareJobs.com
Job Title:MSW/MFT/MFT-INTERN
Description:JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY Establishes, implements, and maintains compliance with state, federal, and local laws pertaining to all children in the care of KYJO Enterprises, Inc./DREAM Central Valley. Continually strives to maintain legally...
Company:Kyjo
Location:Fresno, CA
Posted:9/21/2011
Source:Snagajob
Job Title:Therapists
Description:The Therapist is responsible for coordinating and providing individualized case management, group therapy & bio-psychosocial assessment services including group & family counseling for patients within the facility. He/she demonstrates...
Company:Watershed Addiction Treatment Programs
Location:Boynton Beach, FL
Posted:3/8/2012
Source:iHireMentalHealth
Job Title:Alcohol and Drug Counselor Intern
Description:Located in Burlington County, the Outpatient Department offers individual, family and couples therapy. The Outpatient Dept. 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:3/29/2012
Source:iHispano.com
Job Title:BEHAVIORAL HEALTH THERAPIST II POOL - OUTPATIENT (Brooskville/POOL/Varies)
Description:The Behavioral Health Therapist II Pool is a Master's or Ph.D. prepared professional in the field of Clinical Social Work; Clinical Psychology; Mental Health Counseling; or Marriage and Family Therapy with the following responsibilities:...
Company:BayCare Health System
Location:Brooksville, FL
Posted:4/30/2012
Source:NSLPN
Job Title:BEHAV THERAPIST I
Description:FACILITY INFORMATION Community Hospital of San Bernardino is a 321 bed acute care facility located in the heart of the Inland Empire. As the winner of the 2004 "Top Employer to Work for in the Inland Empire" CHSB is truly an employer of...
Company:Comunity Hospital of San Bernadino
Location:San Bernardino, CA
Posted:10/16/2011
Source:AllHealthcareJobs.com
Job Title:NC50090092-Clinical Counselor-Pearl Harbor
Description:Serco Inc. is a leading provider of professional, technology and management services focused on the federal government. We advise, design, integrate and deliver solutions that transform how clients achieve their missions. Our...
Company:Serco
Location:Honolulu, HI
Posted:5/9/2012
Source:iHispano.com
Job Title:MFT - Intern - Pre-Licensed Therapist
Description:Essential Duties/Responsibilities Provides individual (adult and children), group and family therapy. Participates in interdisciplinary treatment planning. Evaluates data to identify causes of problem of individuals and to determine...
Company:On Assignment Healthcare Staffing
Location:Lancaster, CA
Posted:2/17/2012
Source:On Assignment Healthcare Staffing
Job Title:Psychiatric Social Worker LCSW, Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT Assistant, Psych Social Work Assistant
Description:Psychiatric Social Worker LCSW, Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT Assistant, Psych Social Work Assistant( Job Number: 134697) At Kaiser Permanente Northern California, youll join a team of health advocates who share your passion for helping...
Company:Kaiser Permanente
Location:Oakland, CA
Posted:5/14/2012
Source:Kaiser Permanente

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We update this information twice annually, most recently in May 2012, but it may not be the most recent information available for a particular school.
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