Program Overview
The Marriage and Family Counseling at University of Akron is a MA programme in Psychology over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of psychology. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Marriage and Family Counseling programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 726 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 421 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Akron, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Marriage and Family Counseling programme are prepared for diverse careers in psychology:
- Clinical Psychologist
- Organisational Psychologist
- Researcher
- Counsellor
- Human Resources Specialist
- Behaviour Analyst
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Marriage and Family Therapy: Theories and Techniques
- Systems Theory in Family Therapy
- Techniques of Counseling
- Issues in Sexuality for Counselors
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Each first-time application to the\nGraduate School must be accompanied by an application fee. The fee for domestic\nstudents is $45. The fee for domestic reapplications is $45.\xc2\xa0 The\xc2\xa0Graduate Application\xc2\xa0should be submitted to the Graduate School with a\nnon-refundable application fee of $70 payable to The University of Akron. The\nfee for international reapplications is $45. Application fees will\xc2\xa0not\xc2\xa0be waived or deferred. Applications that\ndo not accompany the application fee will not be processed. The Graduate School must also receive an official\ntranscript from each college or university attended before the application will\nbe processed. This applies to the complete academic record, both undergraduate\nand graduate. Transcripts should be sent from the institutions attended\ndirectly to the Graduate School. The applicant is responsible for seeing that\nthe above conditions are met by the deadlines for filing applications.
Admission Requirements
- School of Counseling application supplement form
- Three letters of recommendation (departmental reference form)
- Interview will be required for applicants who meet admission criteria
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 726 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 421 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 726 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 421 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Akron directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Akron
University of Akron
Akron, United States
University of Akron is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-10-17
- Start Date 2018-01-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months