Master of Science in Family Counseling

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This degree does not qualify a student for any teaching certificate in the State of Alabama. The degree does not prepare students to license as a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). Out-of-state students should check carefully the certification requirements of their respective states. To be admitted to this program, the prospective student must meet all requirements for admission to the School of Graduate Studies.

I. Required Courses: 12 hours

II. Base Concentration Electives*: 9 hours

III. Applied Concentration*: 12 hours

Total Required: 33 hours

Note(s):

* If a student has UWA graduate course credit for an existing course requirement, alternative courses may be approved by the Department Chairperson.

This program is also offered online.

Program Completion Requirements

The student shall:

Maintain a minimum grade point average of 3.0 or better in all courses in the approved program as verified on an official transcript with no grade less than "C."
Make a satisfactory score on a written comprehensive examination documenting mastery of the curriculum of the program.