Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy
Regis University Graduate Degrees
The Regis University College for Professional Studies Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy degree prepares students for careers as marriage and family therapists who treat mental and emotional disorders and promote optimum relational health through a systemic, holistic approach. With a supportive learning environment that is highly interactive, the MA in Marriage and Family Therapy program fosters an open culture of social, relational, and cross–cultural contexts of learning essential for effective therapist training.
In addition to a strong foundation of coursework, the MA in Marriage and Family Therapy curriculum provides hands–on training through 6 credit hours of Practicum in the department’s state–of–the–art counseling laboratory. Students gain additional clinical experience through supervised internships at local mental health counseling agencies.
Careers
Graduates with a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy are qualified for careers as marriage and family therapists. Marriage and Family Therapy is one of the core mental health disciplines and is based on research and the theory that mental illness and family problems are best treated in a family context. In Marriage and Family Therapy, the unit of intervention and treatment is not the individual person, even if only a single person is interviewed. Instead, the focus is systemic and relational. Potential careers include positions in the following settings:
- Community agencies
- Nonprofit mental health agencies
- Child and family counseling centers
- Substance abuse centers
- Employee assistance organizations
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Find out how the cost of a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy degree from Regis University compares to other higher education institutions
| Institution | Degree | Semester Hours Required | Cost per Semester Hour | Estimated Fees for Program | Estimated Total Program Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regis University | MAMFT | 48 | $485 | $75 | $23,355 |
| Adams State College | MAC | 60 | $350 | $646 | $21,646 |
| Argosy University | MACC | 48 | $595 | $780 | $29,340 |
| Colorado Christian University | MAC | 60 | $457 | $50 | $27,470 |
| Naropa University | MAPsy | 60 | $726 | $1,000 | $44,560 |
| University of Colorado Denver |
MACP and MACE | 63 | $345 | $1,180 | $22,915 |
| University of Northern Colorado Lowry & Colorado Springs |
MACC | 60 | $340 | All Inclusive | $20,400 |
| University of Northern Colorado Greeley Campus Colorado Resident |
MACC | 60 | $246 | $2,214 | $17,574 |
| University of Phoenix | MSC | 51-60 | $5952 | $1152 | $30,460-$35,8152 |
1Quarter-hours converted to semester hours
2Based on 4.5% price increase (UOP-per press release)
Master of Arts in Counseling Post-Graduate Certificates:
Marriage and Family Therapy (18 cedits)
The MFT certificate is intended for psychotherapy professionals in the community already having a master's degree in counseling and/or those who practice as psychotherapists in Colorado; unlicensed state registered psychotherapists with a completed master's degree in counseling or a closely related field; licensed professional counselors; licensed psychologists; or licensed clinical social workers.
This certificate plan is also available to current students who are admitted to the MAC degree program who wish to enhance their clinical expertise and training beyond the 48-credit hour requirement.
- MCPY 664 Family Origins and Life Cycles (3 Credit Hours)
- MCPY 665 Theories of Family Therapy (3 Credit Hours)
- MCPY 666 The Practice of Family Therapy (3 Credit Hours)
- MCPY 667 Marital Systems and Couples Therapy (3 SH
- MCPY 668 Counseling Children and Adolescents in the Family (3 Credit Hours)
- MCPY 643-E Special Topics in Counseling: Supervision in MFT (3 Credit Hours)
Certificate in Counseling Children and Adolescents (18 cedits)
The Certificate in Counseling Children and Adolescents (CCA) is designed to prepare professional counselors who wish to specialize in counseling children and adolescents. The certificate is a planned program of study which includes 18 graduate credits (6 courses). Certificate coursework is offered in evening formats so that students may complete the coursework within 1 calendar year. This certificate is designed for community professionals with a Master’s degree in counseling or closely related area of clinical psychotherapy are eligible for admission to the certificate program. Current graduate students in the MAC program may also be admitted to the CCA certificate program concurrently during their Master’s degree coursework. The CCA certificate cannot be awarded to current students until the semester following graduation from the MAC program and completion of the certificate coursework.
- MCPY 664 Family Origins and Life Cycles (3 Credit Hours)
- MCPY 668 Counseling Children and Adolescents in the Family (3 Credit Hours)
- MCPY 670 Creative Processes in Psychotherapy (3 Credit Hours)
- MCPY 677 Counseling Children Though Grief Trauma and Loss (3 Credit Hours)
- MCPY 678 Play Therapy (3 Credit Hours)
- MCPY 679 Sandtray Therapy Techniques (3 Credit Hours)
Transformative Counseling Certificate (18 credits)
The Post-Graduate Certificate in Transformative Counseling is designed to prepare professional counselors who wish to learn transformative learning methodologies that address community and global issues and the complex psychological processes of change required to address issues of meaning, values, and a just existence by individuals from a community and cultural perspective. The certificate is a planned program of study which includes 18 graduate credits (six courses). Certificate course work is offered in evening formats so that student may complete the course work within one calendar year.
- MCPY 681 Transformative Counseling: A Depth Perspective (3 Credit Hours)
- MCPY 682 Personal Mythology and Narrative (3 Credit Hours)
- MCPY 683 Approaches to Dream Work (3 Credit Hours)
- MCPY 687 Cultural Narratives: Literature, Myths and Fairy Tales (3 Credit Hours)
- MCPY 674 Grief Therapy and Live Transitions (3 Credit Hours)
- MCPY 676 Ecopsychology: A Transformative Perspective (3 Credit Hours)
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