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Master of Arts - Counseling - Marriage and Family Therapy

The University of Akron (UA)

Akron campus — Akron, Ohio, United States

Study Level
Postgraduate · Master's Degree
Duration
To be confirmed
Study Mode
To be confirmed
Next Intake
January 2027
Tuition Fee
USD 24,083
Application Fee
None listed
Scholarships Available
None listed
Post-Study Work Information
Optional Practical Training (OPT): Verify before applying
Application Status
Open — confirm with Eagle Link (Not confirmed)

Program information is subject to institution confirmation. Fees, deadlines, intakes and entry requirements may change.

Overview

The Master of Arts in Counseling with a concentration in Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) is the only COAMFTE-accredited program in Ohio. Marriage and Family Therapists diagnose and treat mental and emotional disorders within individuals, couples, families, and groups from a relational and systemic perspective. They assist clients in developing skills and strategies to address challenges constructively. The mission of the COAMFTE-accredited MFT Master’s Program is to train multiculturally informed, clinically competent practitioners who operate from a relational/systemic perspective, critically engage with research, and provide community service within the context of interprofessional collaboration. The MFT Master’s Program is offered in a hybrid format requiring residency in Ohio. The curriculum comprises 16 didactic courses totaling 47 credits and 5 clinical courses totaling 13 credits, for a total of 60 credit hours. Three of the didactic courses are fully online, while the remaining didactic courses are delivered in a hybrid format, combining 30–70% in-person instruction with online content through the University of Akron’s learning management system, Brightspace. Online components include narrated lectures, readings, presentations, supplementary materials, and activities such as discussion boards, quizzes, and reflection papers. Course delivery methods are determined based on the content and best teaching practices. The clinical requirement includes 300 direct client contact hours and 200 alternative hours, totaling 500 hours. Clinical experience is completed at the School of Counseling’s on-site, state-of-the-art Clinic for Individual and Family Counseling and at partner agencies throughout Ohio. The program maintains strong, long-standing relationships with multiple community agencies in the Akron area and beyond, offering excellent internship opportunities, with the majority of students receiving employment offers from their internship sites following graduation.
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Entry Requirements

Entry requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

English-language requirements

English-language requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

Fees & Costs

Tuition fee
USD 24,083
Application fee
None listed
Deposit required
Not listed
Estimated other compulsory fees
Not listed — confirm with Eagle Link.

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Scholarships

No scholarship is currently listed for this program. Explore scholarships and funding.

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Intakes & Deadlines

Upcoming intakes
January 2027, January 2028, January 2029
Application deadline
23 October 2026
Application status
Confirm with Eagle Link
Intake availability
Not confirmed

Campus & Location

Akron campus

Akron, Ohio, United States

302 E Buchtel Avenue

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Post-Study Work / Immigration Information

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Optional Practical Training (OPT)
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About the Institution

The University of Akron (UA), founded in 1870 as Buchtel College, is a public research university in Akron, Ohio. Serving over 15,000 students from across the U.S. and 70+ countries, UA is recognized for its strong academic programs and innovation. The University attracts students from a variety of backgrounds and geographical locations, with fall semester representation totaling 14,813 students from Ohio, around the U.S., and 70 foreign countries. UA offers a wide variety of in-demand undergraduate and graduate programs, including many that are recognized nationally for their excellence. Loca...

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Program information last verified 8 October 2026.

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