Master of Science in Family Counseling

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

ED 504. Techniques of Educational Research Credits: 3
ED 506. Educational Statistics Credits: 3
PY 526. Marriage and Family Therapy Credits: 3
PY 555. Systems Theory in Psychology Credits: 3

II. Base Concentration Electives*: 9 hours

CO 506. Life-Span Development and Learning Credits: 3
PY 570. Systems of Psychotherapy Credits: 3
PY 595. Professional Orientation and Ethics Credits: 3

III. Applied Concentration*: 12 hours

PY 527. The Therapeutic Relationship Credits: 3
PY 535. Advanced Techniques in Family Counseling Credits: 3
PY 563. Assessment Techniques in Family Counseling Credits: 3
PY 599. Internship in Counseling Psychology Credits: 3

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.