Duquesne University School of Education Marriage and Family Therapy 600 Forbes Ave Pittsburgh, PA 15282 US   Phone: 1-412-396-4026   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's M.S.Ed. Counselor Education- Marriage and Family Counseling Certificate License in Marriage and Family Therapy On Campus   The master's degree program in Counselor Education at Duquesne is one of only four programs that are nationally accredited in Pennsylvania. The Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Program’s (CACREP) approval of the Duquesne program permits graduates to apply for national certification while in the last semester of study; this can save the graduate two years of post master's experience. The Marriage and Family Therapy program requires a minimum of 60 credits. The program enables graduates to obtain a License in Marriage and Family Therapy in Pennsylvania and pursue a career in marriage and family agencies and in private practice settings.     Accreditation Information: Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools CACREP (Council for Accreditation of Counseling and related educational programs)  # Of Credits Required: 60  Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees Bachelor's  Pre-Requisite Courses International Student Requirements Same academic requirements as U.S. students. In addition, TOEFL test (Paper based 550 minimum and internet based 80 minimum) must be taken and possibly the Duquesne University English Placement Tests and successful completion of any required English language course work. Letters of recommendation submitted by persons in authority at former university. Financial documentation showing ability to pay for education and living expenses. Student to maintain full time status. Must have major medical coverage.  Requirements Qualifying Exam: Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: 3.0 English Proficiency: Yes Research Competency: Yes Clinical Internship: Yes   Work Experience NA  Volunteer Experience NA  Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement NA  Other Requirements Leads to licensure in Marriage and Family Therapy in Pennsylvania. 3.0 overall QPA or 3.0 QPA last 48 credits or 2.80 overall with Passing Praxis PPST 1    Cost Per Credit Hour: $ 897.00  Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time: 1793  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 1284  Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit: $732  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition: $13176  Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience: Less than 1 Year  Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year:   Placement Percentage:   Historically Black: No   Religious Affiliation: Roman Catholic