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Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling

Pursue your excellence in a program that equips you with the specialized skills and knowledge for a career in family and couples therapy.

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Degree
  • Graduate Certificate
Location
  • The Woodlands Center
Type of Instruction
  • Face to Face
Length

12 Credit Hours

Let’s See You Succeed with Couples and Families

Pursue your excellence in a program that equips you with the specialized skills and knowledge for a career in family and couples therapy. The Graduate Certificate in Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling provides a deeper understanding of family systems theory, systemic approaches for working with couples and families, and effective strategies for addressing a wide range of relational issues.

Who is this certificate for?

Students pursuing an MA in Counseling or who already have a master's degree in a counseling-related field would be suitable candidates for this program.

Where and How Is This Program Available?

This graduate certificate program is earned on campus at The Woodlands Center*.

Application Deadlines

Fall 

  • August 1

Spring

  • December 15

Summer

  • May 15
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Gain specialization working with a family systems approach. Learn to develop skills in the application of the main approaches to family therapy clinical work, including working with families in a variety of contexts.

  • Path to a Future

    Open pathways for deepened understanding and ability to support patients. Students pursuing an MA in Counseling or who already have a master’s degree in a counseling-related field will find important insight into family systems theory as well as learn approaches for working with couples and families. Students pursuing a license as a Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) should consult the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council for more information.

  • Connect Theory with Practice

    Our program promotes the development of student proficiencies and deepens understanding of the standards of the Association of Marital and Family Therapy Regulatory Boards (AMFTRB) as they are applied in practice. Connections will be made between theory and practice in a clinical setting.

  • Professional Application

    In addition to gaining deeper insight into family systems specifically, strengthen broader knowledge to enhance competencies as a counselor. Higher-order thinking, oral and written communication, and professional conduct and ethical behavior are all skills honed to mastery in this certificate program. Additionally, gain competency in counseling diverse and multicultural families.

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Find Your Future Career

Gain specific training in family and couples therapy to start your path toward a career in marriage, couple, and family counseling.

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Expert Counselor Faculty

Our faculty brings extensive experience and recognized expertise in the field of counseling, combining research, clinical practice, and real-world application to prepare the next generation of counseling professionals.

Cultivate community wellness

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Ready to learn how SHSU can help you or to start your application today? Our Admissions team is here to help. Call 936-339-0148