Overview

Key facts

Marriage and Family Therapy from Abilene Christian University combines theory and clinical training, including a 500-hour internship, typically at ACU’s on-site Marriage and Family Institute.

As our world become more complex, more and new challenges face families of all shapes and sizes, from financial to emotional. This means the need for professionals in this area is on the rise: The Department of Labor reports that this career field will grow faster than the average occupation through 2024.

Careers

Marriage Counselor

Clinical Therapist

Family Therapist

Addiction Counselor

Clinical Program Director

Case Manager

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Family Theory/General Systems Theory

Couples Therapy

Family Therapy across the Life Cycle

Theological Perspectives on Human Behavior

Family Therapy

Systemic Diagnosis & Assessment

Ethics and Law

Family Life Cycle

Cultural Diversity in Marriage and Family Therapy

Therapy Across the Life-Cycle

Addictive Disorders

Sexual Therapy

Family Therapy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Abilene, United States

Disciplines

Counselling Psychology View 771 other Masters in Counselling Psychology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete an online application;

Pay the $65 application fee;

An official transcript(s) in English (or translated to English) of all previous colleges attended. The transcript must indicate an earned bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university or equivalent. If you attended a college or university located outside of the United States, a transcript evaluation by World Education Services is required;

A cumulative undergraduate approximate B average or above in the area of focus or related area and evidence of an overall productive GPA;

A minimum GRE score of 280

Three letters of recommendation;

A written purpose statement declaring why the applicant wishes to study marriage and family therapy at ACU and what he or she plans to do professionally upon graduation;

Complete the psychosocial history form;

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

42540 USD / year

≈ 42540 USD / year
Out-of-State

42540 USD / year

≈ 42540 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

42540 USD / year

≈ 42540 USD / year

Living costs

Abilene

United States

932 - 1728 USD / month

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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