MS in Marriage, Couple and Family Counseling
Stetson's Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling program uniquely train you in both individual psychotherapy and family systems, allowing you to understand client symptoms within their relational context.
As a marriage and family therapist, you will work with diverse individuals, couples, and families, treating issues such as depression, anxiety, mood disorders, substance abuse, and trauma from a relational perspective. Research shows that family-based interventions are highly effective, offering a powerful model for change. You'll use a holistic approach, focusing on the long-term well-being of individuals and their families.
The program follows standards set by the American Counseling Association and the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy. Faculty members are active practitioners and researchers committed to the counseling profession.
Campus Information
DeLand
Intakes
- Jan
- Aug
Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Awarded a "Best Place to Work" in the Daytona Beach News-Journal, Stetson values the contributions of each employee and supports their health and well-being. Our vibrant and engaged community embrace meaningful and challenging work to support our students and the University's mission, which is to provide an excellent education in a creative community where learning and values meet and to foster in students the qualities of mind and heart that will prepare them to reach their full potential as informed citizens of local communities and the world. If you are interested in impacting our Stetson community, please apply!
Employment Opportunities
Staff/Administrative Positions
Faculty (DeLand) Positions
Faculty (College of Law) Positions
Student Employment Program
PSW Opportunity
Post-Study Work visa or permit, allowing international students on F-1 visas to work in the US after completing their studies, typically through Optional Practical Training (OPT).
Eligibility:
To be eligible for OPT, students must have been enrolled full-time in a US educational institution for at least one academic year and be seeking work related to their major.
Duration:
Students can apply for up to 12 months of OPT, either before they finish their studies (pre-completion) or after graduation (post-completion).
STEM OPT:
Students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields can apply for an extended OPT period of up to 24 months.
Contact our PSA counselor for more information
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
All applicants for admission whose native language is not English are required to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and submit a score of 90 or better on the Internet-based test or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) and submit a score of 7.0.
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
39492 USD
Average Cost of Living: 14000 USD /year
Application Fee: 50 USD