Master of Arts in Counseling - Marriage, Couples and Family Counseling : Fees & Entry Requirements at University of Alabama Birmingham - INTO USA, USA

Master of Arts in Counseling - Marriage, Couples and Family Counseling

USA

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What will I learn?

The Marriage, Couples, and Family (MCF) concentration usually requires eight or nine semesters or about three years (including summers) to complete and consists of coursework, supervised field experiences, and counseling internships. This concentration prepares students with the knowledge and skills necessary to serve couples and families in a multicultural society, interact effectively with colleagues and referral resources, and conduct themselves according to accepted professional, ethical, and legal guidelines. The UAB MCF curriculum has been approved by the Alabama Board of Examiners in Marriage and Family Therapy and graduates are eligible to pursue licensure in Alabama as Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists.

Study options

Full Time (6 Semesters)

Tuition fees
$26,280.00 (22,17,347) per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

August 2027

Venue

Birmingham

917 13th St S,

Birmingham,

Alabama,

35294, South, United States

Full Time (6 Semesters)

Tuition fees
$26,280.00 (22,17,347) per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

January 2027

Venue

Birmingham

917 13th St S,

Birmingham,

Alabama,

35294, South, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

Admission to graduate study in Counseling is initiated through the Graduate School and all required materials are to be submitted per specified instructions delineated by the Graduate School.Each applicant seeking admission to a Counseling program concentration must include with the other required materials, a typewritten statement of professional purpose that reflects the applicants background, development, pertinent work-related experience, professional career objectives and specified ways that completion of this program will contribute to his/her goal for becoming a professional counselor. Applicants to the school counseling concentration who do not already hold a teaching certificate in the state of Alabama must complete fingerprinting and a background check as part of their application.Undergraduate GPA: (2.75 or better)

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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