Graduate Programs for Marriage Counseling

Syracuse University

• Syracuse University offers a Master of Arts degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. The program is one of the longest-standing programs of its type in the United States. As of fall 2011, the master's program will require 60 credits for graduation along with 500 supervised clinical hours and completion of a master's project or written exam. Syracuse also offers a Doctor of Philosophy in Marriage and Family Therapy. The university provides an on-campus couple and family therapy center where students receive hands-on training.

  Syracuse University

  Department of Marriage and Family Therapy

  1045 James Street

  Syracuse, New York 13203

  315-443-5555

  syr.edu

University of San Diego

• The School of Leadership and Education Sciences at the University of San Diego offers a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy. The degree comprises 55.5 completed course hours and a written exam. Students also participate in a 12-month practicum including 500 hours of clinical training. The program places an emphasis on teaching practical clinical skills with a biopsychosocial approach.

  University of San Diego

  Department of Marriage and Family Therapy

  5998 Alcala Park

  San Diego, CA 92110-2492

  619-260-4538

  sandiego.edu

Kansas State University

• Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kansas, offers a Master of Science degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. The program consists of 60 credit hours as well as a 500-clinical-hour practicum. Students will also need to pass a written exam, a thesis or clinical project and oral exam to earn the Master's degree. The program places emphasis on both theory and clinical practice with courses in family studies, statistics, research, and marriage and family therapy.

  Kansas State University

  School of Family Studies and Human Services

  304 Justin Hall

  Manhattan, KS 66506

  785-532-1473

  ksu.edu

University of Southern Mississippi

• The University of Southern Mississippi, located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, offers a Master of Science degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. The program provides either a full-time or part-time option consisting of 60 credit hours and 500 clinical hours. The university also provides an on-campus clinic for at-risk families and youth where students receive clinical training. The program focuses on a systems approach with a biopsychosocial perspective.

  University of Southern Mississippi

  Marriage and Family Therapy Program

  118 College Dr. #5035

  Hattiesburg, MS 39406

  601-266-6434

  usm.edu