Marriage and Family Therapy Degrees

The marriage counseling and family therapy program at Stetson 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 Florida colleges that offer marriage and family therapy degrees.

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Stetson University

16401 NW 37th Ave, Miami Gardens, FL

Stetson University is a nonprofit private college that has a large number of degrees available for students to choose from. The school is located in DeLand, Florida, in a predominantly suburban area. Approximately 3,800 students are enrolled annually at Stetson University.

Areas of study available at Stetson University include but are not limited to:

• Legal Professions And Studies
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Psychology
• Health And Clinical Professions

The admissions process will begin with the submission of an application, student records, and test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions staff. The majority of students accepted to this school achieve an SAT score in a range of 1530 - 1840, or an ACT score within the range of 22 - 27. Roughly 70% of all students that applied were accepted at Stetson University, with 31% of those accepted choosing to enroll. More information from the admissions office can be found at stetson.edu.

The cost of tuition is approximately $39,000 per year. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and as such students should use the school's tuition calculator to identify their personalized cost estimate of attendance. Housing may be available for those who wish to live on-campus at an estimated cost of $6,400 for the year. Some students at Stetson University may qualify for financial aid, which is generally provided in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The Stetson University Hatters participate in a number of athletic programs, with competitions managed and overseen by the NCAA. Sports available may include the following:

• Baseball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Golf (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Rowing (NCAA Division I-AAA)

Students may visit the Stetson University website to get a complete list of areas of study, programs, financial aid details, and more that is available at this school.

Students Enrolled in the Marriage and Family Therapy Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Stetson University has offered the following academic levels for students:

• Master's Degree
• Post-Masters Certificate

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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).