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Master of Arts in Counseling with Concentration in Marriage, Couple, and Family

Governors State University

USA,Illinois

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30 Months

Duration

CAD 12,708/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 50 FREE

Application Fee

Aug 2025

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USA, Illinois

Type: University

Location Type: Semi-Urban

Founded: 1969

Total Students: 4,600 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

1 University Pkwy, University Park, IL 60484, United States

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Admission Requirements
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Master of Arts in Counseling with Concentration in Marriage, Couple, and Family

Program Overview

Counselors have the power to lead social change by improving the mental health of individuals, couples, families, and groups at every stage of life. Through real-world experience, Governors State’s nationally ranked Master of Arts in Counseling equips you to diagnose, consult, and evaluate clients; provide preventive intervention; and bring about life-changing results through counseling.

In the Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) accredited MA in Counseling program, you will choose from one of three sequences to concentrate your studies in your primary field of interest: Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC); Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling (MCFC); or School Counseling (SC). Our curriculum for each of these specialty areas is structured around CACREP’s standards for master’s (entry-level) programs. Many of our students will gain practical experience through our on-campus counseling lab that serves the surrounding community. In addition to completing a minimum 100-hour of a practicum experience in our on-site Counseling Lab or in school systems for school counseling students, every student will also complete a minimum 600-hour internship

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

Master's Degree

Application Processing Days

42 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

30 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
jan 2025		Closed
aug 2024		Closed
aug 2025		Open

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 50 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 12,708 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in Governors State University

CAD 10,750 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.0
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 80
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 53.0
DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 95.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor's Degree.

Minimum CGPA Required: 60.00 %

Additional Information

Scholarships

Work Permit

PGWP

Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.

It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.

A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):

Pre-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment provided to F-1 students before completion of their course of study.
Post-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment available to F-1 students after completing their course of study.
24 Month STEM Extension: Students enrolled in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses can a 24-month extension after their initial Post-Completion OPT authorization.