Program Overview
The Marriage and Family Therapy at University of Nevada Las Vegas is a MSc programme in Humanities, 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 humanities. 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 Therapy 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
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 23,274 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 9,364 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Las Vegas, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Marriage and Family Therapy programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Introduction to Marriage and Family Therapy
- Sexual Issues in Marriage and Family Therapy
- Counseling Across the Lifespan- Substance Abuse in Marriage and Family Therapy
- Family Dynamics
- Diagnosis in Marriage and Family Therapy
- Family Systems Theory
- Principles and Practices of Marriage and Family Therapy
- Ethical and Legal Issues in Marriage and Family Therapy
- Marriage and Family Practicum\xa0(three semesters for 9 credits)
- Internship in Marriage and Family Therapy\xa0(two semesters for 6 credits)
- Couples Counseling
- Marriage and Family Therapy Research Seminar
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 2.75 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).
The master\xc2\x92s degree program requires that applicants apply for admission to the Graduate College, as well as to the Department of Marriage and Family Therapy as Applicants must provide official transcripts of all \xc2\xa0college level\xc2\xa0\xc2\xa0coursework. In addition, applicants are required to submit Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores on both the Verbal and Quantitative sections of the general test. A minimum score of 450 is required on each and must have been taken within five years prior to submitting admission applications. A minimum grade point average of 2.75 for all undergraduate work and a 3.00 for the last two years of undergraduate work is required.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 23,274 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 9,364 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 23,274 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 9,364 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Nevada Las Vegas 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 Nevada Las Vegas
University of Nevada Las Vegas
Las Vegas, United States
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) is a public land-grant research university in Paradise, Nevada, United States. The 332-acre (134 ha) campus is about 1.6 mi (2.6 km) east of the Las...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-01-18
- Start Date 2018-08-28
- Language English