This CACREP- and COAMFTE-accredited program is designed to prepare
you for positions in marriage and family therapy in agency, community,
and private practice settings. You'll receive academic preparation and
clinical training intended to instill high standards for professional
practice. Develop the ability to apply counseling theory, wellness
theory, and research to relationship-building with families and
couples.
Outcome goals and graduates' proficiency levels
These results show recent Capella graduates'
proficiency levels in the expected learning outcomes for this
program. Faculty make this assessment in the capstone course—the
final course in which Capella students demonstrate what they’ve learned.
2017-2018 Demonstration of Program Outcomes
Master of Science in Marriage and Family Counseling/Therapy
Outcome Demonstrations
Source:
Aggregated faculty judgments of learner demonstration of program
outcomes from Q2 2017 — Q1 2018 capstone courses.
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Master of Science (MS) in Marriage and Family Counseling/Therapy specialization
- General Marriage and Family Counseling/Therapy
Quality and Professional Relevance
- The MS in Marriage and Family Counseling/Therapy program at Capella University is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy Education (COAMFTE), 112 South Alfred Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314; 703.838.9808.
- Capella University's PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision, MS in Mental Health Counseling, MS in School Counseling, and MS in Marriage and Family Counseling/Therapy programs are accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) through March 31, 2020.
- The 2017 Counseling Education Unit Annual Report is available.
- Capella is the leader in distance education and offers a broad portfolio of counseling-related specializations.
- All members of Capella's counselor education faculty hold doctoral degrees from accredited institutions.
- Marriage and Family Counseling/Therapy graduates have a 73% pass rate on the National Counseling Exam.1
- 159 learners graduated from the Marriage and Family Counseling/Therapy program between July 1, 2017 and June 30, 2018.
- The current completion rate for learners from the Marriage and Family Counseling/Therapy program that enrolled in 2009-2010 and 2010-2011 and graduated within 32 quarters is 42%.2
- Of those that reported actively seeking employment, 84% of the Marriage and Family Counseling/Therapy graduates surveyed reported job placement within 180 days of graduation.3
Capella University cannot guarantee licensure, endorsement, certification, authorization, other professional credential, or salary advancement. State regulations and professional credential standards vary. It is each learner's responsibility to understand and comply with requirements for his or her state and professional associations.
1Exam pass rates are based on reports from the National Board of Certified Counselors on statistics for self-reported Capella alumni taking the NCE exam in 2017. Capella is notified of exam scores by the exam proctor only if the exam takers identify Capella as a recipient of their scores. Out of 22 MFCT graduates that took the NCE exam, 16 passed.
2Completion rate is the percentage of those learners from 2009-2010 and 2010-2011 cohorts (learners who register for a second course in the year specified and complete their degree) - who finished their degree within 32 quarters. Within this group, out of 535 Marriage and Family Counseling/Therapy learners, 227 graduated within 32 quarters.
3Capella does not offer job placement. Data for job placement were gathered via an alumni survey distributed to alumni that graduated from Capella's CACREP-accredited programs in 2017. There were 19 Marriage And Family Counseling/Therapy respondents to the Alumni Survey reported actively seeking employment. Of those seeking employment 16 reported being employed within 180 days of graduation.
Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling Degree Program Graduates
Data from graduates of the Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling degree program have been combined for these Career Outcomes results.
The graphs below show some key findings from Capella's Alumni
Outcomes Survey. We use this information to help improve our courses,
programs and services and to give you an idea of how alumni are using
their degrees.
Career Preparation
MS in Marriage and
Family Therapy/Counseling Graduates
Career Preparation
MS in Marriage
and Family Therapy/Counseling Graduates
The skills and knowledge have been immediately applicable to my career: 100%
My degree has positioned me to achieve my professional ambitions: 100%
Capella's competency based curriculum has prepared me for the needs of my profession: 75%
Percentage of respondents who answered
"strongly agree" or "agree"
Source:
Responses to the Alumni Outcomes Survey one year after graduation.
The data were collected during Q3 2017 - Q1 2018.
Career & Professional
Accomplishments
MS in Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling Graduates
Career and Professional
Accomplishments
MS in Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling Graduates
Made a significant contribution to my profession: 50%
Successfully changed jobs and-or-careers: 60%
Assumed leadership responsibilities: 30%
Received a salary increase: 40%
Received a promotion: 40%
Multiple factors, including prior experience, age, geography, and degree field, affect career outcomes, and Capella does not guarantee a job, promotion, salary increase, or other career growth.
Percentage of respondents who indicated they had accomplished each item.
Source: Responses to the Alumni Outcomes Survey one year after graduation. The data were collected during Q3 2017 – Q1 2018.
Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling Degree Program Graduates
Data from graduates of the Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling degree program have been combined for these Student Experience results.
The graphs below show some key findings from Capella's Alumni
Outcomes Survey. We use this information to help improve our courses,
programs and services and to give you an idea of how alumni feel about
Capella and what general skills and abilities they gained.
Satisfaction With Capella
MS in
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling Graduates
Satisfaction with Capella
MS in
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling Graduates
I have or intend to recommend Capella: 50%
I am satisfied with my Capella education: 100%
Capella gave me the most efficient direct path to completing my degree: 100%
Percentage of respondents who answered
affirmatively.
Source: Responses to the Alumni Outcomes
Survey one year after graduation. The data were collected during Q3
2017 – Q1 2018.
Skills & Abilities
MS in
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling Graduates
Skills & Abilities
MS in
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling Graduates
Write clearly, accurately, and professionally; use sources appropriately : 100%
Communicate thoughts and ideas in varied settings : 100%
Show ethical conduct reflecting values and beliefs of discipline : 100%
Show knowledge of field; respect contributions of other fields : 100%
Analyze theoretical issues or investigate real-world phenomena, create knowledge : 100%
Locate, evaluate and communicate information; address legal, professional, other issues : 100%
Critically examine, analyze, and evaluate thinking using intellectual standards and creativity : 75%
Critically evaluate, select, and use discipline-appropriate technology : 100%
Show appreciation for group and individual differences : 100%
Demonstrate effective leadership in diverse environments : 75%
Apply the specialized knowledge associated with professional practice area : 100%
Percentage of respondents who rated
themselves as "proficient" or "exceptional" on
ability to demonstrate the skill or ability on the job.
Source: Responses to the Alumni Outcomes Survey one year after
graduation. The data were collected during Q3 2017 – Q2 2018.
Expense, completion, & career information (Gainful Employment)
Capella believes in being clear about the real cost, time, and value
of a Capella degree The Gainful Employment disclosures, required by
the US Department of Education (ED) (under 34 CFR 688.6), provide some
information about completion, expenses, and occupations. Most of our
students are part-time so they might not take a full course load or
attend all 4 quarters each year. We took that into account in
calculating these data. For example, we define program length for
certificates and master's and doctoral degrees as the number of
calendar quarters it takes a typical student to complete a program.
The ED has defined time to complete for a bachelor's degree as 4
years. Program cost is based on the specific pricing structure for
each program which is either a cost per credit or a cost per active
quarter.
Other related information may be found on the Learning Outcomes, Career Outcomes, and Student Experience tabs on this page.
See Gainful Employment data for this program's specializations
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