Earn Your Master of Education in Counseling & Development - Marriage Couple & Family Counseling Online
Learn how to diagnose mental and emotional disorders and resolve marriage and family conflicts related to divorce, mediation, child rearing, family violence and more.
Program Overview
Take a look at the online marriage, couple and family counseling M.Ed.
The online M.Ed. in Counseling & Development – Marriage, Couple & Family Counseling is designed to prepare you for the evolving method of evidence-based counseling practice.
In this online education counseling program, you will gain an understanding of the cross-cultural competencies and skills required to understanding family structures, life-cycle dynamics, intergenerational influences and healthy family functioning. You will also study legal issues, ethical principles, professional standards of conduct and the guiding principles of mental health in the area of counseling.
Specializing in marriage, couple and family counseling, this Master of Education is taught by the same award-winning faculty who teach on campus and will prepare you for certification. This online program also meets the educational coursework for the Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in Texas and includes one residency‡, one 15-week practicum and one 15-week internship.
In this M.Ed. degree online program, you will:
- Learn how to diagnose mental and emotional disorders and resolve marriage and family conflicts related to divorce, mediation, child rearing and family violence
- Explore family structures, life-cycle dynamics, intergenerational influences and healthy family functioning
- Study legal issues, ethical principles, professional standards of conduct and the guiding principles of mental health in the area of counseling
- Learn how to diagnose mental and emotional disorders and resolve marriage and family conflicts related to divorce, mediation, child rearing and family violence
- Explore family structures, life-cycle dynamics, intergenerational influences and healthy family functioning
- Study legal issues, ethical principles, professional standards of conduct and the guiding principles of mental health in the area of counseling
*Distance learning fee is included in the tuition listed
Accreditation
Lamar University’s M.Ed. in Administration, M.Ed. in Counseling and Development – Prof. School Counseling, and Program Certificate in Principal Education are accredited by the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP).
Tuition
Discover more about our reasonable tuition
The following is the tuition breakdown for students pursuing a Master of Education in Counseling & Development – Marriage, Couple & Family Counseling online. Our tuition is affordable and can be paid by the course.
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course | Per Program* |
|---|---|---|---|
| M.Ed. in Counseling - Marriage, Couple & Family | $360 | $1,080 | $21,604 |
*University fees are included in the tuition listed. University fees are able to be covered by Financial Aid if you choose to apply and are qualified.
Tuition and fees are subject to change without notice due to action by the Board of Regents or the Texas State Legislature.
Total program cost depends upon transfer hours and program advisement relevant to program requirements. For more information, contact a Lamar University enrollment specialist.
Financial Aid
Ready to get started on your degree program online but need help finding ways to fund your education? We can help you discover student financing sources that include grants, loans and other payment options. Learn more about financial aid here.
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Calendar
Important dates you need to know for our online program
Our online M.Ed. Counseling & Development – Marriage, Couple & Family Counseling program features multiple start dates to accommodate your busy schedule. Find the start date that works best for you and apply before the application deadline associated with it.
| 5 week courses | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Payment Due | Last Class Day | Department Required Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer I | 5/29/25 | 5/8/25 | 5/20/25 | 6/27/25 | 5/15/25 |
| Summer II | 6/30/25 | 6/9/25 | 6/23/25 | 7/31/25 | 6/16/25 |
| Fall 1 | 8/21/25 | 7/31/25 | 8/12/25 | 9/17/25 | 8/7/25 |
| Fall 2 | 9/29/25 | 9/8/25 | 9/23/25 | 10/29/25 | 9/15/25 |
| Fall 3 | 11/3/25 | 10/13/25 | 10/28/25 | 12/4/25 | 10/20/25 |
| Spring II | 2/23/26 | 2/2/26 | 2/16/26 | 3/29/26 | |
| Spring III | 3/30/26 | 3/9/26 | 3/23/26 | 5/3/26 |
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Admissions
Gain insight into the online Marriage, Couple & Family Counseling M.Ed. admission process
The Master of Education in Counseling & Development – Marriage, Couple & Family Counseling online program has specific requirements that applicants must meet to enroll. Please read the admission guidelines to ensure you qualify.
Admission Requirements:
- Online Application
- Minimum 3.0 Undergraduate GPA
University Admission Requirements
- Complete online application and pay an application fee of $25.
- Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended*
- Conferred degree GPAs will be used for admission purposes. Applicants with a GPA below 3.0 in the conferred bachelor’s degree will be denied admission. Applicants with a conferred master’s degree with a 3.0 GPA and above will be accepted.
- U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
Waivers of any experience or certification requirements will be initiated by Lamar University Admissions staff as necessary in instances where they may not apply, such as applications from states that do not require certification for licensure.
The Department of Counseling Admission Requirements
In addition to University admission requirements, the Department of Counseling requires the following for admission to the program. Instructions for the department application and reference will be e-mailed to you after your ApplyTexas application is processed. Instructions for submitting additional documents will be e-mailed separately if accepted to the program.
- Department Application with essay responses
- Professional reference
View information regarding licensure outside the state of Texas.
Send all required documents to:
Lamar University Online AdmissionsPO Box 10017
Beaumont, TX 77710
OR
Submit electronically to [email protected]
Check to see if the program is offered to residents in your state before applying by clicking here.
*All applicants must submit official, sealed transcripts from each institution attended to the Admissions Office. All degrees must be from a regionally accredited institution.
We reserve the right to review individual applicant qualifications for admission. Final determinations for admission are based upon a number of criteria. We reserve the right to refuse student entrance or terminate a student after admission to a program if, in the judgment of the faculty, the student demonstrates unacceptable professional fitness to practice in their particular field of study with children, youth, and/or adults.
Now that you have completed the Apply Texas application, click here for FAQ’s and next steps in the admissions process.
Courses
Advance your knowledge in these online marriage, couple and family counseling M.Ed. courses
Courses in the M.Ed. in Counseling & Development – Marriage, Couple & Family Counseling online are designed to meet the educational requirements set forth by the state of Texas for counseling programs in Texas. View information regarding licensure outside the state of Texas.
**The Residency courses require additional fees that are not covered in tuition. Please visit the following link for more information: Residency
