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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.
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Scholarships
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
Karen Palmer
M.A., 2011"I would recommend Regent's counseling programs to anyone who wants a deeper understanding of others and of themselves."
Ally Duggins ’20
M.S. in Psychology"
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."