MASTER’S DEGREE · 100% ONLINE
Strategies in Couples, Marriage & Family Therapy Counseling (MA)
Advanced clinical training in marriage, couple, and family therapy, integrating systemic theory, supervised practice, and a biblically grounded counseling foundation.
Degree
Master of Arts
Duration
2 years · 4 quarters
Credits
65 total
Program Overview
This program prepares counselors to assess, diagnose, and intervene in marital, couple, and family dynamics, combining contemporary systemic theory with supervised clinical practice and a Christian counseling perspective.
Why Study This Master’s?
Systemic and Relational Approach
Specialized training in marriage, couple, and family system dynamics.
Supervised Clinical Practice
Professional practicums in couples and family therapy, with documented clinical hours.
Christian Integration
Christian counseling foundations alongside evidence-based clinical methods.
What You Will Learn
- ●Dynamics of marital and family systems
- ●Techniques in couples and family therapy
- ●Mediation in family crises
- ●Culture and diversity in couples and family therapy
What You Will Work In
- ●Marriage and family counseling
- ●Mental health and family wellness clinics
- ●Churches and family ministries
- ●Private clinical practice
Curriculum (65 Credits Total)
Quarter 1
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PSI 118 | Human Growth and Development | 3 Cr |
| PSI 300 | Foundations of Professional Ethics and Legal Practice in Counseling | 3 Cr |
| PSI 503 | Group Counseling Processes and Practices | 3 Cr |
| PSI 505 | Foundations, Theories and Practices in Counseling | 3 Cr |
Quarter 2
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PSI 508 | Theories and Skills in Counseling | 3 Cr |
| PSI 515 | Multicultural Counseling | 3 Cr |
| PSI 538 | Psychopathology and Diagnosis | 3 Cr |
| PSI 539 | Clinical Interventions in Grief and Trauma | 3 Cr |
Quarter 3
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MFT 100 | Statistics and Research | 3 Cr |
| MFT 210 | Dynamics in the Marriage and Family System | 3 Cr |
| MFT 211 | Theory and Techniques in Marital Therapy Counseling | 3 Cr |
| MFT 212 | Theory and Techniques in Couples Therapy | 3 Cr |
Quarter 4
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MFT 223 | Theories and Techniques in Family Therapy Counseling | 3 Cr |
| MFT 236 | Counseling Skills in Couples and Family Therapy | 3 Cr |
| MFT 242 | The Art of Mediation in a Family Crisis | 3 Cr |
| MTF 262 | Practicum: Supervised Applications in Marital Counseling (100 Hr.) |
3 Cr |
| MTF 400 | Professional Practicum I (300 Hr.) — Couples Therapy |
3 Cr |
| MTF 401 | Professional Practicum II (300 Hr.) — Family Therapy |
3 Cr |
| MFT 615 | Culture and Diversity in Couples and Family Therapy |
3 Cr |
| COB 400 | Foundations of Christian Counseling |
3 Cr |
| PSI 800 | Thesis |
5 Cr |
At a Glance
✓2 years, 4 academic quarters
✓65 total program credits
✓700 supervised clinical hours (practicum + internship)
✓Open to those pursuing marriage, couple & family therapy practice