Marriage and Family Therapy Degrees

The marriage counseling and family therapy program at Northeastern Illinois 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 Illinois colleges that offer marriage and family therapy degrees.

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Northeastern Illinois University

633 Clark St, Evanston, IL

Northeastern Illinois University, a public institution, offers an assortment of educational opportunities, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Chicago, IL, the school offers an urban setting for students to study in. Enrollment at NEIU is nearly 12,000 yearly.

Students may pick from many areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Education
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Communications And Journalism

The admissions process starts with the submission of an application, student records, and test scores, which are then reviewed by admissions officials. Most students at Northeastern Illinois University scored within the range of 17 to 21 on the ACT. Approximately 60% of all students that applied were admitted at Northeastern Illinois University, with 29% of those admitted choosing to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

The cost of tuition varies for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state residents pay close to $8,000, while nonresidents pay $15,000 annually. Students enrolled at this school may be eligible for aid which is usually scholarships, grants, and loans.

Contact information, academics information, programs, and much more can be viewed on school's website at http://www.neiu.edu/.

Students Enrolled in the Marriage and Family Therapy Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Northeastern Illinois University 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

Salary & Wages

• Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights, IL Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 160
• Gary, IN Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 30
  • Average Hourly Rate: $23.90
  • Average Annual Salary: $49710
• Lake County-Kenosha County, IL-WI Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 50
  • Average Hourly Rate: $23.55
  • Average Annual Salary: $48990

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).