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The Department of Counselor Education offers an 18-credit hour program (six courses) leading to the Certificate in Couple and Family Counseling (CFC). The CFC certificate program provides specialized training for counseling students and counseling professionals interested in learning how to apply evidence-based systemic theory, assessment and intervention to their work with individuals, couples and families. Licensed mental health professionals in Illinois may be eligible to transfer up to nine credit-hours. Students who complete the CFC program are eligible to accrue hours of supervised clinical experience and complete the National Marriage and Family Therapy Exam as a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in the State of Illinois. Additional information regarding licensure as an LMFT can be found at the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Applications are accepted for spring, summer and fall semesters:
The courses required for the program will be offered in remote and online formats:
Applications for the Certificate in Couple and Family Counseling program are accepted for spring, summer and fall semesters. Application RequirementsApplicants who are not current Counselor Education students must have a degree in counseling or a closely related mental health degree from an accredited university program that meets the academic and clinical requirements for licensure as a master's level mental health professional. Applicants can apply through NEIUs online application system. The online application requires the following:
An application is reviewed only if all application materials are received by Graduate Admissions by the deadline date for the semester applied for. For applicants who are current Northeastern Illinois University students in Clinical Mental Health, Rehabilitation, or School Counseling:
An application is reviewed only if all application materials are received by Graduate Records by the deadline date for the semester applied for. Questions regarding the application process or nonworking links should be directed to Counselor Education at (773) 442-5550 or . Curriculum for the Certificate in Couple and Family Counseling programCore Courses:
Elective Courses. Choose any two of the following:
How long does it take to become a marriage and family therapist in California?Marriage and Family Therapist License Requirements
A minimum of 3,000 hours of supervised experience, during a period of at least 104 weeks. A minimum of 1,700 hours must be earned post-degree, and a maximum of 1,300 hours obtained during graduate training may count towards this requirement.
How do I become a certified marriage and family therapist in California?License Requirements. Obtain a Qualifying Master's Degree. Electronic Transcripts. ... . Register as an AMFT. ... . Live Scan. ... . Criminal Background Check. ... . Take and Pass the California Law and Ethics Exam. ... . Accrue Supervised Experience. ... . Take and Pass the LMFT Clinical Exam. ... . Obtain official LMFT license.. How do I become a marriage and family therapist in Massachusetts?Marriage and Family Therapist License Requirements. Master's or doctoral degree in marriage and family therapy or related field, with a clinical internship or practicum.. Two years of full-time or equivalent part-time (3,360), post-degree supervised clinical experience in a hospital or clinic setting. ... . Passing exam score.. How do I become a family therapist in Arizona?Marriage and Family Therapist License Requirements
Completion of the requirements for Associate licensure. Completion of two years of post-degree work experience as an MFT. 3,200 hours of supervised work experience. At least 1,600 hours of direct client contact, 1,000 of which are with families and/or couples.
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