Masters degree in Marriage and Family Counseling
Learn more about the MS in Marriage and Family Counseling and what it can do for your career...
The plethora of jokes created at the expense of marriage problems and family issues is overwhelming. Sitcom after sitcom base their entire themes on the subject of marital and family dysfunctions.
However, for those not living on a Hollywood set, issues and arguments that lead to distance between family members, to substance abuse, and mental anguish are no laughing matter.
Masters programs in Marriage and Family Counseling provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to help couples and families navigate through the difficult times that arise in the normal process of life and the human experience.
What you will learn...
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Specifically, a Masters degree program in Marriage and Family Counseling will provide you with knowledge in most if not all of the following areas:
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Masters in Marriage and Family Counseling Programs ...
Online Schools:
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Salary Benefits...
Below is a table created by May of 2008 Occupational Employment Statistics from the Bureau of Labor and Statistics (BLS)1:
Career |
Median Salary |
Average of top 10% |
Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors |
$39,670 | $59,460 |
Marriage & Family Counselors |
$46,930 | $70,830 |
Mental Health Counselors |
$40,270 | $63,100 |
Career possibilities for those with a Master's degree in Marriage and Family Counseling...
- Substance abuse counselor
- Mental health counselor
- Marriage and family counselor/therapist
- Community college instructor
Resources:
1 BLS Statistics from 2008