MS Master of Science in Marriage and Family Counseling/Therapy General Marriage and Family Counseling/Therapy specialization

Courses

Total program credits needed for graduation: 92

Core Courses

48 course quarter credits.

20 course quarter credits. All academic courses listed below include specific residential colloquia, practice, or clinical experiences. Learners must complete prerequisites to be eligible to complete each course in the sequence.

Specialization Courses

24 course quarter credits.

*This course has a prerequisite. Contact an enrollment counselor or refer to the course descriptions for more information.

Graduates of this specialization are not eligible for licensure in South Carolina. Learners residing in South Carolina should check with the state licensing agency for specific requirements for professional licensure.

Because Capella's MFCT program is not COAMFTE (Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education) accredited, graduates applying for the MFT license in Iowa will need to submit their transcript(s) for an evaluation at their own expense by a private organization affiliated with the Iowa Board of Behavioral Sciences.

Capella University cannot guarantee licensure, endorsement, certification, authorization, other professional credential or salary advancement. State regulations and professional credential standards vary. It is the learner's responsibility to understand and comply with requirements for their states and professional associations. For more information on licensure, visit our licensure page. (Washington state learners are advised to go to: http://pathway.pesb.wa.gov/outofstate for more information.)

Residency Requirement

To support your academic and professional success, residential colloquia provide learning and community-building experiences in a stimulating scholarly environment. For this specialization, you are required to complete two six-day residential colloquia (COUN-R5920 and COUN-R5921).

To learn more, call 1.866.283.8039 or email an enrollment counselor.

Practicum / Internship Requirement

Toward the end of your academic program, you'll complete a clinical experience, often referred to as practicum or internship, in which you will have the opportunity to put into practice what you've learned in your coursework and residency experiences. For this specialization, you are required to complete a minimum of 100 total practicum hours and 600 internship hours.

Marriage and Family Counseling/Therapy

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Develop your counseling skills in real world environments with the support of your Capella Faculty and fieldwork Site Supervisor.

Learn more about the Practicum and Internship Fieldwork Experience.

Transfer Credits

There are many ways to reduce tuition costs, including transferring credits which can help save time and money. You can transfer up to 12 credits into this specialization.

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You can enroll in any of our online courses without committing to a degree program. Simply sign up for a single course today — whether you're interested in a specific topic or just want to see if online learning is right for you. We recommend speaking first with an enrollment counselor to discuss your goals and ensure the credits you earn now can be applied to a degree program later.

To learn more, call 1.866.283.8039 or email an enrollment counselor.