Birmingham,
AL,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Counseling - Marriage, Couples and Family Counseling in Birmingham United States | University of Alabama at Birmingham
University of Alabama at Birmingham
|
Birmingham United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
24,868
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The Marriage, Couples, and Family (MCF) specialization typically takes eight to nine semesters, or roughly three years (including summer terms), to finish. The program combines academic instruction, hands-on training, and clinical internships. Students gain essential expertise to support diverse couples and families, collaborate professionally with peers and community resources, and adhere to ethical, legal, and professional standards. UAB's MCF program holds accreditation from the Alabama Board of Examiners in Marriage and Family Therapy, enabling graduates to qualify for Alabama licensure as Marriage and Family Therapists.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Admission to graduate study in Counseling is initiated through the Graduate School and all required materials are to be submitted per specified instructions delineated by the Graduate School.
Each applicant seeking admission to a Counseling program concentration must include with the other required materials, a typewritten statement of professional purpose that reflects the applicant's background, development, pertinent work-related experience, professional career objectives and specified ways that completion of this program will contribute to his/her goal for becoming a professional counselor. Applicants to the school counseling concentration who do not already hold a teaching certificate in the state of Alabama must complete fingerprinting and a background check as part of their application.
Undergraduate GPA: (2.75 or better)
IELTS - 6.5
TOEFL iBT - 80
Each applicant seeking admission to a Counseling program concentration must include with the other required materials, a typewritten statement of professional purpose that reflects the applicant's background, development, pertinent work-related experience, professional career objectives and specified ways that completion of this program will contribute to his/her goal for becoming a professional counselor. Applicants to the school counseling concentration who do not already hold a teaching certificate in the state of Alabama must complete fingerprinting and a background check as part of their application.
Undergraduate GPA: (2.75 or better)
IELTS - 6.5
TOEFL iBT - 80
Tuition
USD
24,868