Marriage and Family Counseling Career and Programs

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Gain the experience to diagnose mental and emotional disorders. Discover how to help resolve marriage and family conflicts related to divorce, mediation, child rearing, school issues, and family violence. This program can help prepare you to work with families to address a range of issues, including the impact of crises, disasters, and other trauma-causing events, as well as family conflicts that must be resolved in the criminal justice system. Developed according to national counseling standards and Walden's mission of social change, Walden's program helps prepare you for the evolving method of evidence-based counseling practice, the most contemporary approach in the mental healthcare profession.

Note on Licensure
Walden University's M.S. in Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling is not accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) or the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education (COAMFTE), specialized accrediting bodies recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), which is a requirement for licensure in some states. The M.S. in Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling program is designed to prepare graduates to qualify to sit for licensing exams and to meet the academic licensure requirements of many state counseling boards. Because no graduate program can guarantee licensure upon graduation, we encourage students to consult the appropriate agency to determine specific requirements. Walden enrollment advisors can provide guidance on licensure issues, however, it remains the individual's responsibility to understand and comply with all state licensure requirements. Walden makes no representations or guarantee that completion of Walden coursework or programs will permit an individual to obtain state licensure or endorsement. International students are encouraged to identify and contact their appropriate licensing body.

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Gain the experience to diagnose mental and emotional disorders. Discover how to help resolve marriage and family conflicts related to divorce, mediation, child rearing, school issues, and family violence. This program can help prepare you to work with families to address a range of issues, including the impact of crises, disasters, and other trauma-causing events, as well as family conflicts that must be resolved in the criminal justice system. Developed according to national counseling standards and Walden's mission of social change, Walden's program helps prepare you for the evolving method of evidence-based counseling practice, the most contemporary approach in the mental healthcare profession.

Note on Licensure
Walden University's M.S. in Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling is not accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) or the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education (COAMFTE), specialized accrediting bodies recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), which is a requirement for licensure in some states. The M.S. in Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling program is designed to prepare graduates to qualify to sit for licensing exams and to meet the academic licensure requirements of many state counseling boards. Because no graduate program can guarantee licensure upon graduation, we encourage students to consult the appropriate agency to determine specific requirements. Walden enrollment advisors can provide guidance on licensure issues, however, it remains the individual's responsibility to understand and comply with all state licensure requirements. Walden makes no representations or guarantee that completion of Walden coursework or programs will permit an individual to obtain state licensure or endorsement. International students are encouraged to identify and contact their appropriate licensing body.

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Gain the experience to diagnose mental and emotional disorders. Discover how to help resolve marriage and family conflicts related to divorce, mediation, child rearing, school issues, and family violence. This program can help prepare you to work with families to address a range of issues, including the impact of crises, disasters, and other trauma-causing events, as well as family conflicts that must be resolved in the criminal justice system. Developed according to national counseling standards and Walden's mission of social change, Walden's program helps prepare you for the evolving method of evidence-based counseling practice, the most contemporary approach in the mental healthcare profession.

Note on Licensure
Walden University's M.S. in Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling is not accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) or the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education (COAMFTE), specialized accrediting bodies recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), which is a requirement for licensure in some states. The M.S. in Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling program is designed to prepare graduates to qualify to sit for licensing exams and to meet the academic licensure requirements of many state counseling boards. Because no graduate program can guarantee licensure upon graduation, we encourage students to consult the appropriate agency to determine specific requirements. Walden enrollment advisors can provide guidance on licensure issues, however, it remains the individual's responsibility to understand and comply with all state licensure requirements. Walden makes no representations or guarantee that completion of Walden coursework or programs will permit an individual to obtain state licensure or endorsement. International students are encouraged to identify and contact their appropriate licensing body.

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The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program in Marriage Family Therapy (MFT)/Therapy with Military Families is designed to provide a high quality and rigorous education and training experience for serious Learners who wish to prepare for professional life assisting families with members that are in the military. Prospective students should currently have a master's degree in a related field prior to enrolling in this program. Prerequisite requirements can be discussed with the career counselor when they call.

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The Master of Arts in Psychology/Marriage and Family Therapy program is focused on developing the skills and personal and professional growth that are required for effective practice in the field of marriage and family therapy. Graduates of the master's level program will be well prepared to begin the process of seeking licensure in their home state or area. Prospective students should currently hold a bachelor's degree and can complete the master's program in approximately 2 years.

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The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program in Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT)/Couples Therapy is designed to provide a high quality and rigorous education and training experience for serious Learners who wish to prepare for professional life as marriage counselors. Prospective students should currently have a master's degree in a related field prior to enrolling in this program. Prerequisite requirements can be discussed with the career counselor when they call.

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The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program in General Family Therapy is designed to provide a high quality and rigorous education and training experience for serious Learners who wish to prepare for professional life as family therapists. Prospective students should currently have a master's degree in a related field prior to enrolling in this program. Prerequisite requirements can be discussed with the career counselor when they call.