M.A. in Couple and Family Counseling

Northeastern Illinois University

Location

United States of America (USA)

Study Format

On Campus

Course language

English

Study Fields

Psychology, Social Work, Counseling Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy

Duration

2 Years

Academic pace

Full Time, Part-time

Degree

Master of Arts (MA)

Tuition Fee

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Program Description

The M.A. in Couple and Family Counseling prepares students to work as counselors with individuals, couples, families, and groups from a systemic perspective in order to foster and maintain healthy interpersonal relationships. With an emphasis on mastering clinical skills within a relational context, students prepare to work with diverse clients for a wide array of clinical issues including, but not limited to, conflict, parenting decisions, behavioral problems, sexuality, divorce, grief, or other family transitions.

The program delivers a comprehensive academic curriculum and supervised clinical experiences that integrate the standards of the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).

Program Benefits

The program fulfills the educational requirements for four levels of licensure as a professional counselor/therapist in Illinois:

Licensed Professional Counselor
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
Associate Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

About the School

At NEIU, bring your passion to life.

Northeastern Illinois University is one of the most diverse universities in the United States with a welcoming community of more than 7,000 students. Small classes mean you will work closely with our excellent faculty who will help you discover and develop ideas that will shape the future. You will learn to think critically, adapt to change, solve problems, and become a leader in your chosen field—qualities employers desire.

Northeastern’s 67-acre Main Campus is located in a safe residential community on the Northwest Side of Chicago, Illinois.

As one of the world’s great cities, Chicago is a key location for business, technology, art, food, architecture and sports.

The diversity of Chicago is reflected in the shops and restaurants that are just walking distance from NEIU thus you will never be far from the food and other items that you are used to at home. Northeastern offers students the best of both worlds—access to all Chicago has to offer and a retreat from its hustle and bustle.