Overview

Students pursuing careers in Human Development Counseling - Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling at the University of Illinois Springfield should begin to explore relevant populations and settings when enrolled. Course assignments thereafter should be designed to develop knowledge and skills specific to the emphasis chosen.

In order to develop and demonstrate skills unique to their selected concentration, marriage, couple and family counseling students must take four specialization courses that emphasize working systemically within relational contexts.

Clinical experience placements for marriage, couple, and family counseling students will take place in approved community agencies.

Careers

Career options for graduates in the clinical mental health and marriage, couple, and family counseling concentrations include counseling in mental health, correctional, social welfare, rehabilitative, and human relations agencies, institutions, and environments.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Fundamental Issues and Ethics in Counseling
Theories of Counseling
Group Counseling
Multicultural Counseling
Developmental Counseling
Career/Lifestyle Counseling
Alcoholism and Substance Abuse
Family Dynamics
Consultation and Crisis Intervention
Psychopathology and the DSM
Appraisal Techniques in Counseling
Family Counseling
Couple Counseling
Sexual Dysfunction and Family Violence
Theories of Family Counseling

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

61 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Springfield, United States

Disciplines

Family & Consumer Science Clinical Psychology Developmental Psychology View 207 other Masters in Family & Consumer Science in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

3 _{(recommended)}

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete the Online Admissions Application
Personal Statement – This is an applicant’s chance to tell us about themselves. Describe interests and accomplishments which are not indicated elsewhere on the application.
Academic Statement – Tell us more about professional aspiration, intellectual interests, and personal experiences relevant to the choice of a specific academic program at the University of Illinois at Springfield.
Applications are considered for fall admissions only
3 Recommendation Forms
Written essay and group interview
Full Admission: Minimum GPA of 3.00 for last 60 credit hours of undergraduate degree or cumulative undergraduate GPA of 2.75.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

26062 USD / year

≈ 26062 USD / year
Out-of-State

26062 USD / year

≈ 26062 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

12978 USD / year

≈ 12978 USD / year

Living costs

Springfield

United States

1100 - 1500 USD / month

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

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Key information

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Living costs

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