Master of Arts in Counseling and Family Therapy
The Master of Arts in Counseling and Family Therapy at the 秋霞福利一区 equips individuals for the practice of professional counseling and marriage and family therapy in settings that include, but are not limited to, mental health centers, hospitals, churches and private practice. Students acquire the knowledge and skills to address a variety of mental health and relational issues in the context of relationships and families.
Master of Arts in Counseling and Family Therapy
The Master of Arts in Counseling and Family Therapy program at the 秋霞福利一区 provides you with:
- An education that integrates classic and evidence-based theories and approaches with Biblical principles and Christian worldview
- The opportunity to learn from faculty who have taught and counseled in various professional settings
- A small classroom experience where you will receive personal attention from your professors
A small number of courses are offered online. However, the majority of the courses for this program are delivered in a traditional 16-week semester format on campus. Each of these classes meets one night per week for three hours. The degree can be completed in as few as seven to eight consecutive semesters (including summers), depending on your enrollment date, with most students finishing in about three years.
The 秋霞福利一区鈥檚 Master of Arts in Counseling and Family Therapy is recognized as COAMFTE 鈥� equivalent by the Alabama Board of Examiners in Marriage and Family Therapy and is accepted by ABEMFT as meeting the education requirements for the Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist credential in the State of Alabama.
The program is also recognized as CACREP-equivalent by the Alabama Board of Examiners in Counseling and is accepted by ABEC as meeting the education requirements for the Licensed Professional Counselor credential in the State of Alabama.
Graduates of our program have gone on to acquire the LMFT, LPC, and related licenses in other states, as well.
All Programs
- Counseling and Family Therapy
Counseling and Family Therapy Major for All Tracks
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- Major Courses
- Major Courses
- Electives
| Major Courses |
|---|
| CFT 540 Foundations of Counseling鈥� |
| CFT 542 Mental Disorders: Assessment, Diagnosis, and Treatment |
| CFT 544 Individual and Family Development |
| CFT 545 Group Counseling |
| CFT 546 Appraisal and Assessment in CFT |
| CFT 547 Career Counseling |
| CFT 548 Skills and Techniques in CFT |
| CFT 549 Human Sexuality in Counseling |
| CFT 551 Family Systems: Theories and Therapies |
| CFT 554 Counseling and Family Therapy I |
| CFT 555 Counseling and Family Therapy II |
| CFT 556 Couples Therapy |
| CFT 558 Multicultural Counseling in Systemic Perspective |
| CFT 560 Crisis & Trauma |
| CFT 561 Addiction Counseling |
| CFT 565 Methods of Inquiry and Evaluation in CFT |
| CFT 571 Ethical, Legal, and Professional Issues in CFt |
| CFT 575 Special Topics in CFT |
| CFT 580 CFT Practicum |
| CFT 582 CFT Internship I |
| CFT 583 CFT Internship II |
| CFT 584 Internship Continuation |
| CFT 595 Independent Study and Research in CFT |
| CFT 599 Comprehensive Examination in CFT |
| Electives |
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| MFC 575 Special Topics In Marriage and Family Counseling鈥� |
| MFC 595 Independent Study and Research In Marriage and Family Counseling |
Program Benefits
- Small classes with individual attention from faculty
- Evening and online courses compatible with work and family responsibilities
- Single degree designed to meet education requirements for both Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) credentials
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