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ACCEPTANCE RATE

69.36%

FINANCIAL AID RATE

87%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

14:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

2

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$6,767

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid

Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

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Marriage and Family Therapy Degrees

The marriage counseling and family therapy program at Southern Connecticut State 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 Connecticut colleges that offer marriage and family therapy degrees.

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Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU)

20 Church Street, New Haven, CT

Southern Connecticut State University provides a variety of program options for students to aid them in their growth and development. The school is located in New Haven, CT and publically funded. Southern Connecticut State University has a yearly student enrollment of approximately 12,000.

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

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

Students applying for admission are generally required to submit an application, school records, standardized test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by admissions officials. Very common test scores among students accepted to Southern Connecticut State University are within the range of 17 to 22 for the ACT exam, or 1270 to 1560 on the SAT exam. An estimated 70 percent of all students that applied were admitted at this school, with 35 percent of those admitted choosing to attend. More information on admissions can be found here.

The cost of tuition is different for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state residents pay approximately $9,100 and nonresidents pay $21,000 for the year. The price of on-campus housing is approximately $6,200 per year. This school may provide financial aid for students that are eligible by way of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The Southern Connecticut State University "Owls" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NCAA. Athletic programs offered may include:

  • Baseball (NCAA Division II)
  • Basketball (NCAA Division II)
  • Track & Field (NCAA Division II)
  • Field Hockey (NCAA Division II)

Students should take a look at the school's http://www.southernct.edu to view additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Marriage and Family Therapy Program

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

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male3
Female21

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
Black5
Hispanic2
White15
Multiple Races1
Unknown1

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

Upon completion of the Marriage and Family Therapy program at Southern Connecticut State University, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:

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).

Admission Requirements & Details

The admissions information below may give an overview of the candidates SCSU accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help support students, Southern Connecticut State University may offer services like those listed below:

  • Online course work available
  • Remedial courses
  • Career path counseling
  • Employing students to lower education costs
  • Assisting students to find work

Intercollegiate Athletics

Southern Connecticut State University is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division II with football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

  • Baseball (Northeast 10 Conference)
  • Basketball (Northeast 10 Conference)
  • Track and Field (Northeast 10 Conference)
  • Field Hockey
  • Football (Northeast 10 Conference)
  • Gymnastics
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming and Diving
  • Volleyball