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Briercrest College and Seminary

Programme Detail: Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Counselling

Language of this entry English (UK, International)
Name of Programme / Training Resource Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Counselling
Type of Training Programme with multiple subsidiary courses
Reference Number
Description The M.A. in Marriage and Family Counselling provides a biblically and professionally integrated course of study that prepares students to meet the academic requirements for the status of Associate Member of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, and the Canadian Registry for Marriage and Family Therapy.
Keywords Masters, Bible, Counselling, Therapy, Family, Marriage, Counseling
Languages Programme Available in
Other Languages
Country and region where programme is available Canada / Saskatchewan
Area of Ministry and Focus Pastoral Encouragement and Counselling / Marriage and Family Guidance
Residential/Non Residential Mixed
Full-time or Part-time Full-time
Level Masters
Cost Range US$100,000 or more
Actual Cost $20,000
Bursaries/scholarships available Yes
Actual Length 3 years
Average hours of study per week 40
Methods of instruction Classroom, research, assignments, group work, practicum
Percentage of time spent in formal learning (e.g. lectures, structured reading, work-books, etc.) 70
Percentage of time spent on non-formal skill-based learning (e.g. learning on the job and supervised practice, etc.) 25
Percentage of time spent in informal unstructured learning (e.g. prayer times, teamwork). 5
Average number of students who take the programme per year (or, if this is a new programme, the number who can be accommodated) 50
Prerequisite Programmes Bachelor Degree
Other Prerequisites
Qualifications gained Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Counselling
Qualifications this programme is part of AAMFT and CRMFT memberships
Programme Accredited by
Other Accrediting Bodies ACTS