Marriage and Family Therapy Degrees

The marriage counseling and family therapy program at Evangelical Theological Seminary 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 Pennsylvania colleges that offer marriage and family therapy degrees.

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Evangelical Theological Seminary

940 Millcreek Mall, Erie, PA

Evangelical Theological Seminary is a place of learning located in Myerstown, Pennsylvania that provides educational opportunities for its students. Evangelical Theological Seminary also has an Evangelical Congregational Church affiliation. The school had an enrollment of 200 students in 2010-2011. Evangelical Theological Seminary offers several programs to select from. Some of the more popular programs offered for individuals are:

• Marriage and Family Therapy
• Religious Studies
• Theological and Ministerial Studies

Students applying for admission are most often required to submit an application, school records, as well as any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by the admissions staff.

ETS also provides flexible courses for those with difficult working schedules.

The tuition for the graduate programs is approximately $13,000 annually, though it may change based on different types of circumstances. Students should check the school's net price calculator to find what your personalized cost of attendance would be. Living accommodations are available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is around $5,100. Students attending this school may be eligible for financial assistance which is typically in the form of grants and loans.

The Middle States Commission on Higher Education has accredited the education provided by Evangelical Theological Seminary for over thirty consecutive years. For information and consumer disclosures, please visit school's website.

Students Enrolled in the Marriage and Family Therapy Program

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

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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

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).