Overview

At Counseling - Marital, Couple, Family Counseling and Therapy from Barry University we blend traditional didactic approaches to teaching with experiential methods, including role-play and group experiences.

Key Features

The Counseling - Marital, Couple, Family Counseling and Therapy program at Barry University provides students with an introduction to systemic theories and practices for future therapeutic work with couples and families. Clinical skills are developed to help couples and families deal with relationship issues, life cycle and developmental crises, and other issues which may be affecting family and/or couple life and living.

The curriculum of this specialization meets the academic requirements for licensure in Marriage & Family Therapy (LMFT) in the State of Florida.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Orientation to the Counseling Profession

Crisis Intervention

Legal & Ethical Issues in Counseling

Human Growth and Development

Psychological Measurements

Social and Cultural Issues in Counseling

Individual Counseling Procedures

Career Development and Life Work Planning

Group Counseling Procedures

Family Counseling and Therapy

Counseling Theories and Interventions

Counseling Practicum

Methodology of Research

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 30 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-13 00:00:00

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Starting 2025-05-12 00:00:00

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Starting 2025-08-26 00:00:00

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Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Blended, Online

Disciplines

Family & Consumer Science View 205 other Masters in Family & Consumer Science in United States

Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

GMAT

Required

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Most programs require a $30 nonrefundable application fee. This fee is waived for Barry alumni or those referred by Barry alumni.

You must submit complete official transcripts from every college or university attended, regardless of whether or not a degree was completed. If you previously attended Barry University, you do not need to re-submit any transcripts already on file.

Submit a statement of purpose (goals) or career narrative statement as required by the specific school.

Provide the required recommendations in support of graduate study.

Supply current admission entrance examination scores (EAT, GMAT, GRE, LSAT, MAT, MCAT), as required by the individual school or program. In general, test scores older than five years will not be accepted.

Tuition Fee

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International

9600 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 800 USD per credit during 30 months.
National

9600 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 800 USD per credit during 30 months.
In-State

9600 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 800 USD per credit during 30 months.

Living costs for North Miami

900 - 1400 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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