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
- 24 months
- Part-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Psychology Clinical Psychology Counselling Psychology View 86 other Masters in Clinical Psychology in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
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
14850 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 990 USD per credit during 24 months. -
National
14850 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 990 USD per credit during 24 months.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.