Clinical Counseling: Couples and Family Therapy, MA
The School of Applied Psychology and Counselor Education offers services to the University and the local community through its clinic, a research and training facility. The Master's in Clinical Counseling Couples and Family Therapy emphasis is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs.
The requirements of the emphasis are directed toward the development of competent professionals in the practice of marital and family therapy. The Couples and Family Therapy emphasis primarily deals with relationships, interpersonal interaction and systems theory.
Class Format
Total Degree Requirements
51 Credit Hours
Graduate Coordinator
Elysia Clemens, 970-351-3044
Off-Campus Graduate Coordinator
Heather Helm, 970-351-1630
Additional Information
Application Deadlines
- Fall and Summer Admissions: December 1st
- Fall and Summer starts offered
Admission Requirements
Applicants must apply to the University of Northern Colorado Graduate School before the program area reviews the applicant’s request for admission. To apply, submit the following materials in a single packet along with the application fee. Failure to submit all required materials will delay the evaluation and screening of your application.
- Supplementary Data Sheet (pdf)
- Personal Statement (pdf)
- Three Letters of Recommendations on Professional Counseling Forms (pdf)
- Preadmission Interview Workshop
- MMPI-2
- A 3.0 or higher GPA on the last 60 hours of undergraduate degree.
- GRE scores are required if GPA is below 3.0.
- Required Minimum: 140 Quantitative; 146 Verbal Reasoning; Combined score of at least 297; Analytic Writing 3.5
- $50 non-refundable application fee
- International Students: $60 non-refundable application fee
- Completed Graduate School Online Application
- One official copy of transcripts from all accredited college or university attended since completing high school. UNC Alumni need not submit transcripts
Additional Information
- Two years of work experience recommended and attendance of preadmission workshop.
- Off Campus Applicants have the same admission requirements
Tuition Rates below are for the 2012-2013 school year. These tables do not include eligible course fees that apply to certain courses.
2012-2013 Colorado Resident Graduate Tuition/Fee Rates
| |
Tuition |
Student Activity Fee (Details) |
LEAF Fee (Details) |
Technology Fee Avg. (Details) |
Library Fee Avg. (Details) |
| Per Credit Hour |
$469.00 |
$49.50 |
$1.00 |
$9.51 |
$3.23 |
| Three Credit Hours |
$1407.00 |
$148.50 |
$3.00 |
$28.53 |
$9.69 |
| Nine Credit Hours |
$4221.00 |
$445.50 |
$9.00 |
$85.59 |
$29.07 |
2012-2013 Non-Resident/International Graduate Tuition/Fee Rates
| |
Tuition |
Student Activity Fee (Details) |
LEAF Fee (Details) |
Technology Fee Avg. (Details) |
Library Fee Avg. (Details) |
| Per Credit Hour |
$1004.00 |
$49.50 |
$1.00 |
$9.51 |
$3.23 |
| Three Credit Hours |
$3012.00 |
$148.50 |
$3.00 |
$28.53 |
$9.69 |
| Nine Credit Hours |
$9036.00 |
$445.50 |
$9.00 |
$85.59 |
$29.07 |
*additional credit hours over 9 are charged at the per credit hour Rates
2012-2013 Extended Studies/UNC Online Tuition/Fee Rates
| |
Tuition |
Course Fees |
| Per Credit Hour |
$495.00 |
Off-campus or online delivery options through UNC Extended Studies feature a flat per-credit tuition rate with no students fees. Certain courses may carry specific fees for additional services and materials. |
| Three Credit Hours |
$1485.00 |
| Nine Credit Hours |
$4455.00 |
