Marriage and Family Therapy Degrees

The marriage counseling and family therapy program at Lincoln Christian 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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Lincoln Christian University

One University Parkway, Romeoville, IL

Lincoln Christian University, located in Lincoln, Illinois, is a school dedicated to providing faith-filled education. The school maintains a Christian Churches and Churches of Christ affiliation, and offers studies through its seminary. Lincoln Christian College has a yearly student enrollment of around a thousand. Lincoln Christian College offers more than twenty different programs available to students, with a Doctor's degree being the highest degree granted. Here are the programs with more popularity among students:

• Missions, Missionary Studies and Missiology
• Theology
• Theological and Ministerial Studies
• Ministry

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. Most students accepted to Lincoln Christian University score between 18 - 25 on the ACT.

Lincoln Christian College also offers services for students including flexible scheduling for working or busy students, help with employment opportunities for students, and academic guidance for students that may require additional help.

The cost of tuition is approximately $16,000 for undergraduate programs and $14,000 for graduate students, but may change yearly. Students may to use the school's tuition calculator to better estimate their personal cost estimates. Housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is around $3,100. This school may help with costs by offering financial assistance for students who qualify in the form of grants and loans.

The North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission has accredited the instruction & training provided by Lincoln Christian University for over four consecutive years. Get more information by following the link to visit the school's official website, where you can see programs available, tuition, and disclosures.

Students Enrolled in the Marriage and Family Therapy Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Lincoln Christian 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).