Marriage, Couple and Family Counselor, Post-Master's Certificate
Earn Your Marriage, Couple, and Family Counselor Certificate
This certificate specializes in training practitioners to be couples and family therapy therapists. This program emphasizes a holistic, wellness-based model of therapy, working toward a goal-oriented result. Through this program, you will assess and address marriage and family-related issues, including, but not limited to, communication issues, parent-child relationships, family system dynamics, and couples' issues.
Candidates must have a master's degree in Counseling or Psychology
Application Deadlines
Fall Semester- February 15th
Spring Semester- August 15th
Career Enhancements
As a licensed counselor, you are committed to making a difference in the lives of individuals. Advance your skills in creating strong and healthy relationships among couples and families with this post-master’s certificate. This certification can help you meet your career goals by equipping you with specialized skills to address complex family dynamics and improve communication and conflict resolution strategies within families.
What You'll Study
Our academic catalog has detailed information about what you'll study, like courses, hours needed for completion, and other requirements.
*Courses are offered in-person, on campus
Program Requirements
- Master's degree in Counseling or Psychology
- A cumulative graduate GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Be licensed eligible in the Mental Health field
Application Materials
- Official Transcript(s) from all previous college work
- Statement of Character (statement includes questions that need to be checked off by the applicant)
- Three Personal References who can speak to your academic ability (an automatic email will be sent to these individuals)
- Interview with faculty members (not all applicants will be asked to interview)
*Admission decisions are final and cannot be appealed
Scholarships
At GovState, many scholarships are available and can make your education even more affordable!
Accredited Program
The School Counseling certificate is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) through March 31, 2031.
