Overview
The Master of Arts (MA) in Marriage & Family Therapy degree program at Argosy University, Tampa in Tampa, Florida, recognizes the need to provide marriage and family therapists with the extensive knowledge and range of skills necessary to function effectively in their profession. The program introduces you to basic skills that integrate systemic theoretical foundations of marriage and family therapy into appropriate client interaction and intervention skills.
The MA in Marriage & Family Therapy program is committed to educating and training students to pursue a professional career as master’s-level practitioners who can function ethically and effectively as skilled professionals with demonstrated knowledge of social and cultural diversity. This goal is achieved through a curriculum designed to integrate basic therapy, and practicum/field experience into appropriate client interaction and intervention skills for utilization in a wide variety of settings with diverse clients.
Marriage and family therapy is recognized by the Public Health Service Act as one of the five core mental health professions, and the National Institute of Mental Health accepts marriage and family therapists as qualified mental health professionals.
Career Outcomes
Graduates with a master’s degree in Marriage & Family Therapy may pursue employment as:
• Guidance Counselors
• Marriage Counselors
• Family Therapists
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Enhance your career potential by enrolling in the MA in Marriage & Family Therapy degree program. You can learn more about specific financial aid programs (available to those who qualify) on our Financial Aid & Scholarships pages, or by contacting us to request more information.
This degree program is also offered at other Argosy University Locations