In most cases you should seek programs with accreditation by the commission on accreditation of marriage and family therapy education coamfte if you are doing academic coursework that is required for licensure.
Marriage and family counseling certificate programs.
The certificate program is not intended to provide all the training necessary to function as an independent professional nor to meet all the requirements for a state licensure as a marriage and family therapist or b clinical membership in the american association for marriage and family therapy.
The certificate of graduate studies in marriage couple family counseling offered online and on campus in virginia beach is a professional certificate that will serve as an endorsement to licensure and for counselor continuing education for additional state credentialing requirements.
This is especially important if the training program is not part of a regionally accredited higher learning institution.
Enhance career specific skills with a post master s certificatenorthcentral university s marriage and family therapy post master s certificates are designed to help you develop skills sets and knowledge in a particular area of therapy beyond the master s degree level.
The marriage counseling certificate is offered by the college of humanities and social sciences.
The tier ii certificate is a 12 credit hour program for those students who would like to enhance their knowledge and skill base in the area of marriage and family therapy but who are not interested in licensure currently not in an advanced degree counseling program or lack the necessary course work that would prepare them to be license eligible.
The certificate program may meet the course.
It is not for initial licensure.
The curriculum found within a graduate certificate program in marriage and family therapy is designed to build upon a previous education in counseling social work and the social sciences.
Candidates must hold a master s or doctorate in any mental health field.
Grand canyon university s post master of science in counseling.