Official Program Name:

Master of Science in Counseling/Marriage, Family and Child Therapy

School Offering Program:

University of Phoenix

Degree Level:

Master's

Program Prerequisites:

Prospective students who plan to apply to University of Phoenix's Master of Science in Counseling/Marriage, Family and Child Therapy program should have strong communication and interpersonal skills. Applicants to University of Phoenix's graduate programs should have already earned a bachelor's degree.

Program Description:

Students enrolled in University of Phoenix's Master of Science in Counseling/Marriage, Family and Child Therapy have the opportunity to learn about the foundational theories of counseling and also have the opportunity to complete various clinical experiences. Some of the areas covered in the degree program include assessment and evaluation, career planning for students, and counseling methods for groups and individuals.

Accreditation:

University of Phoenix is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and is a member of the North Central Association (NCA).

Learning Format:

Campus-Based

Program Length / Total Credits Required:

54 credits

Financial Aid Available:

Financial aid is available for those who qualify. Aid opportunities include federal and state financial aid, grants and loans, employer tuition reimbursement, internal and external scholarship sources, and access to other resources.

Required Courses for a Master of Science in Counseling/Marriage, Family and Child Therapy:

Degree program and course requirements are subject to change. Contact University of Phoenix to confirm the most accurate information before enrolling in a program.

Required Courses

• NSL 502: Graduate Portfolio I (3 credits)
• CNSL 504: Lifespan and Family Development (3 credits)
• CNSL 506: Personality Theories and Counseling Models (3 credits)
• CNSL 526: Introduction to Clinical Assessment (3 credits)
• CNSL 547: Individual Counseling (3 credits)
• CNSL 561: Group Counseling (3 credits)
• MFCC 536: Child Therapy (3 credits)
• MFCC 551: Legal and Ethical Issues In Marriage and Family Therapy (3 credits)
• CNSL 563: Counseling Psychometrics (3 credits)
• CNSL 556: Professional Counseling Assessment Portfolio II (0 credits)
• MFCC 556: Family Systems Theory (3 credits)
• MFCC 561: Family Interventions (3 credits)
• CNSL 573: Critical Analysis in Research (3 credits)
• CNSL 557: Social and Multicultural Foundations (3 credits)
• CMHC 561: Dependency and Addictions (3 credits)
• CMHC 546: Psychopharmacology (3 credits)
• CMHC 551: Human Sexuality and Sex Therapy (3 credits)
• MFCC 566: Advanced Marriage and Family Therapy (3 credits)
• MFCC 597A: MFCC597A (3 credits)
• MFCC 597B: MFCC597B (3 credits)