Marriage, Couple and Family Counseling
Stetson University's MS in Marriage, Couple and Family Counseling trains you in both individual psychotherapy and family systems approaches, preparing you to work with diverse individuals, couples, and families across mental health settings. The program is CACREP-accredited, 60 credit hours, and includes a practicum and 600-hour internship. Upon graduating, you are eligible to apply to the State of Florida as a Registered Marriage and Family Therapist Intern.
Why Marriage, Couple and Family Counseling at Stetson University?
Understanding client symptoms within their relational context is what distinguishes this program from single-modality counseling degrees. Research shows that family-based interventions are among the most effective models for change, and you graduate equipped to use both individual and systemic approaches.
The Marriage, Couple and Family Counseling program is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs, also known as CACREP. CACREP accreditation indicates that programs have a rigorous curriculum and provide comprehensive fieldwork supervision. Upon graduation, you are eligible to apply to the State of Florida as a Registered Marriage and Family Therapist intern, take the licensure examination and accrue the necessary hours under qualified supervision to become a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT).
Faculty are active practitioners and researchers, not just academics. Their clinical experience and scholarly work directly shape your training, keeping the curriculum grounded in the realities of the profession.
Learn more about the Department of Counselor Education.
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“The education we have gained here will serve as a guiding light.”
— Stephanie Duncan Chiz '19
Career Outcomes
Upon graduation, you are eligible to apply to Florida as a Registered Marriage and Family Therapist Intern, take the licensure exam, and accrue the hours needed for full LMFT licensure. CACREP accreditation supports licensure reciprocity across states. This program is designed to equip individuals for professions in which state-regulated professional licensure or certification may be available. Career paths include:
- Local Community Agencies
- Private Practice Groups
- Aspire Health Systems
- Halifax Behavioral Health
- Advent Health Systems
- Family Business
- Agencies outside of Florida and abroad
Meet the Faculty
As you begin your journey, you will work with some of our distinguished faculty and dedicated professionals who will provide you with personal attention and expert guidance to help you thrive academically and professionally.
- Sarah Brow Corrigan, LMFT
- Brooke Bugni, PhD
- Laura Cunningham, PhD
- Timothy Eng, PhD
- Jesse Fox, PhD
- Danielle Lindner, PhD
- Bradley McKibben, PhD
Full List of Faculty and Contact Information
Frequently Asked Questions
This program requires the completion of 60 credit hours, including a supervised practicum and a 600-hour internship. For the most current curriculum and degree requirements, please consult the academic catalog.
Yes. CACREP accreditation supports licensure across multiple states and qualifies you for national counselor certifications.
You are eligible to become a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in Florida after completing required supervised hours post-graduation.
Two to three years full-time.
The Department of Counselor Education participates with the National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC) to offer students who are advanced in their studies the opportunity to take the National Counselor Examination (NCE). Passing this exam and completing a few other requirements upon graduation allows the student to become a National Certified Counselor (NCC), saving the graduate two years of post-master's experience to earn this credential.
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