Earn Your M.A. in Marriage, Couple & Family Counseling

Help mend the critical fabric of society by restoring families and communities. Regent’s Master of Arts in Marriage, Couple & Family Counseling Counseling can help you prepare yourself to sit (in most states) for the Marriage and Family Therapy Licensing Exam. You will experience hands-on clinical fieldwork while studying theories and models of family systems and dynamics. You’ll also enjoy two weeklong residencies as you network, build relationships with and get feedback from a challenging core of fellow students and professors — all from a Christian perspective.

  • Learn to diagnose and treat mental and emotional disorders.
  • Explore how to address a wide array of relationship issues.
  • Study progressive counseling techniques to treat individuals, couples and families.
  • Be poised for the pursuit of doctoral degrees, including the Ph.D. in Counselor Education & Supervision.

Before you begin your journey to licensure with us, please click here to confirm if the program you are interested in complies with your state’s licensure requirements or complies with the requirements of the state in which you intend to work.

Fill out the form on this page to learn more about how Regent University can help you achieve your goals.

Locations: On Campus, Online w/ Residency
Total Credit Hours: 60+
Next Session Start: January 12, 2026

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Regent is here to help you navigate your educational journey, focusing on faith, community, skills employers seek, and real-world experience.

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Access a financial aid package customized for your situation, including scholarships to help pay for college.
  • 80% of Regent students receive financial aid
  • Nearly $24 million in institutional scholarships and aid provided in 2023-24
  • Our Financial Aid team assists you in planning how to pay for college, creating aid packages tailored to your needs

Online Classes

Nearly 75% of our military students complete their coursework entirely online. Our flexible online options enable you to earn your degree around your family, work, and life commitments.
  • Customizable degrees in today’s most in-demand fields
  • Convenient 8- and 15-week course sessions
  • Generous transfer policy—up to 90 credit hours!

Military Support

Regent is proud to support the military with discounts and awards, flexible class sessions, and one-on-one assistance to help you succeed in your degree program.
  • Tuition assistance and benefits counseling
  • VA benefits for service members, spouses, and dependents
  • Academic advising and tutoring
  • Career coaching and employment services
  • Dedicated Green Zone campus

Hear From Our Students

For 48 years, Regent has prepared 40,000 alumni to succeed in their careers and make a positive difference in the world. You, too, will be challenged to excel both in mind and spirit—to reach for personal excellence and change lives for the better.
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Karen Palmer

M.A., 2011

"I would recommend Regent's counseling programs to anyone who wants a deeper understanding of others and of themselves."

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Ally Duggins ’20

M.S. in Psychology

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Two degrees down, one to go! I am so happy to have completed my master’s in psychology!

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Trina Young Greer ’00

Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology

"I am extremely grateful for the excellent education that Regent provides through the School of Psychology & Counseling."