Marriage and Family Therapy Degrees

The marriage counseling and family therapy program at Pfeiffer University 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 North Carolina colleges that offer marriage and family therapy degrees.

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Pfeiffer University (UNCP)

One University Drive, Pembroke, NC

Pfeiffer University, a nonprofit private institution, offers a large number of educational opportunities, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Misenheimer, NC, the campus offers a rural setting for students to study in. The school maintains a United Methodist affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Pfeiffer University has an annual student enrollment of about two thousand.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Pfeiffer University offers:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Security And Protective Services
• Education
• Interdisciplinary Studies
• Psychology

The admissions process will include the submission of an application, transcripts, and standardized test scores, which are then reviewed by admissions staff. The majority of students accepted to this school achieve an SAT score between 850 - 970, or an ACT score in a range of 19 - 23. Roughly 60 percent of all students that applied were admitted at Pfeiffer University, with 23 percent of those accepted choosing to attend. More information on admissions can be found at misenheimer.pfeiffer.edu.

Tuition is approximately $24,000 per year, though it may vary based on any number of circumstances. Students should visit the school's tuition calculator to determine a more personalized cost estimate. On-campus housing is available for students, and generally costs about $5,700 annually. Some students at Pfeiffer University may be eligible for financial aid, which is generally provided as scholarships, grants, and loans.

The Pfeiffer University Falcons participate in a number of athletic programs, within the NCAA organization. Athletic programs available:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Golf (NCAA Division II)
• Lacrosse (NCAA Division II)
• Soccer (NCAA Division II)

Students who would like to learn more about this school can take a look at their website at http://www.pfeiffer.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Marriage and Family Therapy Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Pfeiffer University 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).