Marriage and Family Therapy Degrees

The marriage counseling and family therapy program at University of Holy Cross 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 Louisiana colleges that offer marriage and family therapy degrees.

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University of Holy Cross (NSU)

175 Sam Sibley Drive, Natchitoches, LA

University of Holy Cross was formerly known as Our Lady of Holy Cross College.  The school is a nonprofit private institution, offers an assortment of degree programs, allowing students to choose which major is right for them.  Located in New Orleans, Louisiana, the school resides in an urban setting for students to study in. The school's Roman Catholic affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's vision.  Approximately 1,300 students enroll at Our Lady of Holy Cross College per year.

Areas of study available at Our Lady of Holy Cross College include but are not limited to:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Education
• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology

Students applying for admission are required to submit an application, transcripts, records, standardized test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by the admissions staff. Our Lady of Holy Cross College accepts around 60 percent of applicants. Of those accepted, about 59 percent of students enrolled.

The cost of tuition is around $10,000, but may change per year. Students are encouraged to use the school's tuition calculator to better understand their personal tuition costs. Some students at Our Lady of Holy Cross College may be eligible for financial aid, which is typically provided as grants or student loans.

Students should visit the school's www.uhcno.edu to view additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Marriage and Family Therapy Program

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

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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).