Marriage and Family Therapy Degrees

The marriage counseling and family therapy program at University of Mary Hardin – Baylor 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 Texas colleges that offer marriage and family therapy degrees.

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University of Mary Hardin – Baylor (UMHB)

1200 Amburn Road, Texas City, TX

University of Mary Hardin - Baylor is a nonprofit private college that has a large selection of majors and degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Belton, Texas, in a predominantly suburban area. The school's Baptist affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's curriculum. Enrollment at University of Mary Hardin - Baylor is nearly three thousand yearly.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Education
• Psychology
• Liberal Arts And Sciences

Students applying for admission are usually asked to submit an application, transcripts, records, standardized test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by admissions staff. An ACT or SAT exam is required prior to applying, with scores in a range of 1350 to 1700 for the SAT exam and within the range of 20 to 26 for the ACT exam is common among students admitted to UMHB. Only 27% of applicants are admitted to the school due to the large number of applicants and the intense competition for the limited enrollment spaces available. More information on admissions can be found here.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $25,000 for the year, though it may change based on any number of circumstances. Students should check the school's price of attendance calculator to determine a more personalized cost estimate. Students attending University of Mary Hardin - Baylor may be eligible for aid which is typically scholarships, grants, and loans.

The UMHB Crusaders participate in a number of intercollegiate athletic programs, within the NCAA. Athletic programs available may include the following:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Football (NCAA Division III)
• Golf (NCAA Division III)
• Soccer (NCAA Division III)

Students should visit the school's http://www.umhb.edu to see additional information.

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

Salary & Wages

• Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
  • Total Employment: 140
  • Average Hourly Rate: $24.29
  • Average Annual Salary: $50520

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).