Marriage, Couples, and Family Counseling MA
- Master's
- MA
- In-Person
- Greeley
Fall and Summer
Program Overview
Work directly with couples and families as part of your clinical training—guided every step of the way by expert faculty through live supervision and personalized feedback.
UNC’s Master of Arts in Marriage, Couples, and Family Counseling/Therapy equips you to help people strengthen relationships, navigate challenges, and create lasting change. Small, interactive classes mean you’ll learn in a supportive environment from approachable faculty who bring diverse counseling and research expertise to every lesson. You’ll also gain hands-on experience and professional connections through our extensive network of community partnerships.
- Counseling theories and approaches
- Family systems and couples therapy
- Group dynamics and facilitation
- Assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning
- Legal, ethical, and multicultural issues in counseling
- Clinical practicum and internship experience
Electives & Special Topics
Students may choose electives such as play therapy, workshops, or advanced practicum experiences to customize their training and meet certificate or certification requirements.
Applicants must first apply to the UNC Graduate School before the program reviews the application. Missing materials may delay evaluation.
Eligibility:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution (or foreign equivalent)
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale (for most recent degree)
- If completing your bachelor’s degree:
- Admission based on current GPA
- Submit final transcript with degree conferral and GPA during first semester
- If final GPA is below 3.0, additional program requirements may apply
- If completing or holding a master’s degree, GPA from master’s coursework will be used
Graduates of our Couples and Family Counseling/Therapy program go on to work in a variety of professional settings, such as substance abuse centers, residential treatment centers and private practice. You’ll be eligible to become a Nationally Certified Counselor when you graduate.
This program is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), ensuring that your coursework meets national licensure standards and qualifies you to become a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC) upon graduation.
What You’ll Gain
Is This Program Right for You?
The MA in Couples and Family Counseling/Therapy is designed for students who:
- Thrive on building strong interpersonal skills
- Enjoy working with diverse individuals and families
- Prefer small, interactive classes with close faculty mentorship
A UNC graduate student meets one-on-one with a client to complete a counseling assessment, gaining hands-on experience in clinical practice.
Sample Courses
- Understanding and Counseling Diverse Populations
- Family Systems
- Group Dynamics and Facilitation
- Sexuality Counseling
- Advanced Methods in Couples and Family Therapy
- Practicum in Couples and Family Therapy
Graduate students collaborate on completing client assessment forms, gaining hands-on experience in counseling practice.
Train Where It Matters Most
Gain real-world experience in our state-of-the-art Psychological Services Clinic—a premier training center for more than 50 years where you’ll provide mental health services to UNC students and the broader community. This hands-on learning environment has bridged classroom theory with clinical practice, preparing you to excel from day one of your career.
Staff and students at the Psychological Services Clinic collaborate to provide client support and hands-on clinical training.
Professional Licensure
UNC’s professional licensure programs are designed to lead to Colorado licensure.
Each state sets their own requirements, so a UNC program might not lead to licensure in other states. Visit the UNC Professional Licensure page to learn more about which states UNC programs meet educational requirements for licensure. It’s important to understand requirements in the state where you plan to work. Visit the State Licensure Boards page to find each state’s licensing agency and contact information.
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