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Marriage and Family Counseling

Wright State University
Information last verified July 2026
Tuition USD 18,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 12,000 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree MSc
Delivery On-campus
Location Dayton, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Marriage and Family Counseling at Wright State University is a MSc programme in Psychology, 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

  1. Language of instruction: English
  2. Study mode: On-campus
  3. Tuition: USD 18,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 12,000 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
  4. Location: Fairborn, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Marriage and Family Counseling programme are prepared for diverse careers in psychology:

  1. Clinical Psychologist
  2. Organisational Psychologist
  3. Researcher
  4. Counsellor
  5. Human Resources Specialist
  6. Behaviour Analyst

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Counseling for Life-SpanDevelopment
  2. Advanced Personality Theory & Psychopathology
  3. Diagnosis and Clinical Counseling Practice
  4. Individualand Group Practicum in Counseling
  5. Counseling Theory and Practice
  6. Statistics,ResearchandProgram Evaluationfor Counseling or
  7. Clinical Pathology in Counseling

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: 2.3

Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 2.3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).

Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).

  • 2.7 cumulative minimum GPA or better, and GRE score of 291 (Q&V sections combined) or MAT scaled score of 403 or
  • 3.3 cumulative minimum GPA
*Applicants can also be admitted conditionally if cumulative GPA is between 2.3 and 2.7 and GRE score is between 281 and 290, or MAT scaled score is between 381 and 402.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 18,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 12,000 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 18,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 12,000 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Wright State University 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 Wright State University

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Wright State University

Dayton, United States

public research university in Fairborn, Ohio, United States

University Profile
  • Language English