Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling, Graduate Certificate
Available: On Campus
The Graduate Certificate in Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling is designed for students who want to gain specific training in family and couples therapy or intend to pursue their license as a Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT).
The graduate certificate program will provide students with a deeper understanding of family systems theory, systemic approaches for working with couples and families, and effective strategies for working with a wide variety of issues.
Students pursuing an MA in Counseling or who already have a master's degree in a counseling-related field may apply for this certificate program.
Financial aid is available for students simultaneously earning their Graduate Certificate and MA in Counseling.
For more information about the LMFT, visit the Texas Administrative Code website.
Program Breakdown
Category | Certificate Summary |
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Length | 12 Credit Hours |
Required Courses | Graduate Certificate |
Enrollment | Fall, Spring |
Costs | Rates Per Semester |
Admission Requirements | Application Materials |
Application Deadlines
- Fall: August 1
- Spring: December 15
Please note that application deadlines will occasionally change. Please contact your program advisor below for confirmation on application deadlines.
Contact Info
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Office of Admissions
- Graduate Admissions Website
- 936.294.1971
- graduate@shsu.edu
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Program Coordinator
- Susan Henderson, PhD, LPC, LMFT Associate, NCC
- 936.294.4848
- shenderson@shsu.edu
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COE Grad Hub Program Assistant
- Abagail Quiser
- 936.294.4857
- COEGradHub@shsu.edu