Counseling Marital Couple and Family Counseling / Therapy - Barry University

Counseling Marital Couple and Family Counseling / Therapy from Barry University is a Campus Specialist Counseling degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. The Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) Program in Counseling is designed for students who already hold a Master's degree in counseling or a related field from a regionally accredited college or university. This program is for individuals seeking to increase their education and skills beyond the Master's degree for advanced licensure or certification requirements or other professional objectives. The educational specialist degree offers five specializations and provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to perform competently, ethically, and successfully as professional counseling practitioners in a wide range of settings. MARITAL, COUPLE & FAMILY COUNSELING/THERAPY Specialization Goals: 1. To understand the history and development of marital , couple, and family counseling/therapy as a specialization within the counseling profession; 2. To appreciate the specific role and function of the marital, couple , and family counselor/therapist in the helping professions; 3. To facilitate an understanding of the influences of culture, family life cycle, diversity, and societal trends on the practice of marital , couple, and family counseling/therapy; 4. To assist students in developing a systemic perspective about client behaviors and the processes of problem-formation, problem-maintenance, and problem-resolution; 5. To help students identify and understand the major theoretical and practice models in the area of marital, couple , and family counseling/therapy; 6. To facilitate students' development of marital , couple, and family counseling/therapy interviewing, assessment, and intervention skills; and 7. To increase awareness of the role of wellness, prevention, and relationship enhancement programs in the practice of marital, couple , and family counseling/therapy. View more details on Barry University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Counseling courses.