Capella University

Department of Human Services

About the Program

Last Updated: 
January 01, 2009

Position yourself for increased career opportunities and job satisfaction in the fast-growing counseling field. This CACREP-accredited master's specialization in Marital, Couple, and Family Counseling/Therapy is a rigorous program that includes online course work, residencies, and field experiences designed to prepare you for state licensure eligibility. You will learn to apply family systems theories and therapeutic techniques to address a wide range of relationship issues and to diagnose and treat mental and emotional disorders and problems within the family system.

 

Program Overview

Department Emphasis: 
Area Percentage
  Marriage, Couple, & Family Counseling100%
Programs Options: 
Master's

Graduate Program

Courses Offered: 
  • Survey of Research in Human Development and Behavior
  • Survey of Research Methodology
  • Assessment, Tests, and Measures
  • Principles of Psychopathology: Diagnosis and Treatment
  • Foundations of Addictive and Compulsive Behavior
  • Theories of Personality
  • Mental Health Counseling
  • Theories of Psychotherapy
  • Group Counseling and Psychotherapy
  • Life Planning and Career Development
  • Professional and Scientific Ethics
  • Ethnic and Cultural Awareness

Master's Level

Program Options: 
  • Marital, Couple, & Family Counseling/Therapy