This 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.
- The 2018 Counseling Education Unit Annual Report is available.
- Our faculty is made up of scholar-practitioners who are active within their professions and bring real-world experience to the courseroom.
- 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
- 198 learners graduated from the Marriage and Family Counseling/Therapy program between July 1, 2018 and June 30, 2019.
- The current completion rate for learners from the Marriage and Family Counseling/Therapy program that enrolled in 2010-2011 and 2011-2012 and graduated within 32 quarters is 44%.2
- Of those that reported actively seeking employment, 100% 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 2018. 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 17 MFCT graduates that took the NCE exam, 17 passed.
2Completion rate is the percentage of those learners from the 2010-2011 and 2011-2012 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 478 Marriage and Family Counseling/Therapy learners, 209 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 2018. There were 30 Marriage and Family Counseling/Therapy respondents to the Alumni Survey reported actively seeking employment. Of those seeking employment 30 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.
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