Marriage and Family Therapy Degrees

The marriage counseling and family therapy program at Lewis & Clark College prepares students for careers as behavior disorder counselors, counselors, marriage and family therapists, mental health counselors, and substance abuse counselors. The program focuses on diagnosis of cognitive and behavioral domain disorders within the context of marriage and family systems. Program courses include: psychotherapy, small group intervention and therapy, marital problems, depression, identification of psychopathologies and behavior disorders, holistic health care, applicable regulations, and professional standards and ethics. Get more details below including other Oregon colleges that offer marriage and family therapy degrees.

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Lewis & Clark College

Also known as Lewis and Clark College

4000 E 30th Ave, Eugene, OR

Overview

Lewis and Clark College is a private institution of higher learning based out of Portland, Oregon. It was established in 1867 as Albany Collegiate Institute and it became Lewis and Clark College in 1942. Its mission is provide liberal arts education that encourages students to explore and prepare for leadership roles.

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Enrollment Information

Lewis and Clark College provides prospective students with an easy application process. The admissions office frequently maintains email contact with students throughout the application process. The college requires all applicants to have a high school diploma or equivalent. Students with no prior college experience must submit standardized test scores. Those with outstanding academic achievement can submit an academic portfolio in place of standardized test scores.

Financial Aid Options

Lewis and Clark College participates in various financial aid programs to assist students in paying for the cost of their education. The available programs include scholarships, federal PLUS loans, and private loans. Financial aid eligibility is determined by both financial need and academic achievement. Lewis and Clark College also offers monthly payment plans.

Students Enrolled in the Marriage and Family Therapy Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Lewis & Clark College offers a master's degree program in marriage and family therapy.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Marriage and Family Therapists

Description

Diagnose and treat mental and emotional disorders, whether cognitive, affective, or behavioral, within the context of marriage and family systems. Apply psychotherapeutic and family systems theories and techniques in the delivery of services to individuals, couples, and families for the purpose of treating such diagnosed nervous and mental disorders.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, marriage and family therapists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 14.8% from 2014 to 2024

Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in psychology, such as child, clinical, and developmental psychology, and psychological counseling. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).