Overview

Key facts:

The programe consists of a minimum of 60 semester credit hours. Students in the Marriage and Family Counseling - Therapy program of The University of Akron are required to accumulate 500 client contact hours and a minimum of 100 hours of supervision to complete requirements for graduation. Clinical supervision is based on live observation, videotape, or audiotape.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Marriage & Family Counseling/Therapy Ethics & Professional Identity

Techniques of MFT

Marriage & Family Therapy: Theory & Techniques

Assessment Methods & Treatment Issues in Marriage & Family Therapy

Legal and Ethical Issues in Counselor Education

Outcome Research in Marriage & Family Therapy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-20 00:00:00

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More details

A review of the applications begins in February for Summer and Fall admission and in September for Spring admission

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Akron, United States

Disciplines

Family & Consumer Science Psychology Counselling Psychology View 772 other Masters in Counselling Psychology in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

School of Counseling application supplement form

Three letters of recommendation (departmental reference form)

Interview will be required for applicants who meet admission criteria

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

24090 USD / year

≈ 24090 USD / year
Out-of-State

24090 USD / year

≈ 24090 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

14490 USD / year

≈ 14490 USD / year

Living costs

Akron

United States

890 - 1300 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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