Master of Arts in
Counselling with Marriage
and Family Therapy
2 - 3 YEARS | 40 CREDITS [UNITS]
A Foundation for Faith-Based Counseling & Care
Step into your calling to bring healing, clarity, and support to individuals and families. The Master of Arts in Counseling with Marriage and Family Therapy concentration at Kairos Pacific University equips students with a unique blend of biblical theology, counseling theory, and practical ministry skills—ideal for leaders serving in churches, nonprofits, and mission-based organizations.
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Though this program does not lead to state licensure, it provides robust training for those pursuing spiritually grounded counseling careers or preparing for potential licensure in the future.
Program Overview
• 40 Semester Units — Complete your degree in as little as two years
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• Transfer Credit Friendly — Accepts up to 9 semester units from other graduate institutions
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• Flexible Learning Options — Online, in-person, or hybrid formats available
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• Affordable Tuition — Designed to support working professionals and minimize debt
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• Biblically Integrated — Merges spiritual formation with clinical insight for holistic care
Pathway to Licensure
This program allows students to complete many of the same core courses found in KPU’s licensure-track M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) program. If you decide to pursue licensure later, your coursework may count toward that degree upon acceptance into the MFT track.
CAREERS
The course curriculum develops students' core competencies for success in ministry and leadership. Possible careers include:
In-house Church Counselor
Nonprofit organization counselor
Child Advocate
Child Life Specialist
Community Outreach Worker
Disaster Relief Worker
Domestic Violence Counselor
Family Support Worker
Grief Counselor
Health Educator
Human Services Employee