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Portland State University 
The marital, couple, and family counseling specialization prepares individuals to work in mental health centers, community agencies, and other settings in which counselors are expected to assist clients presenting with couples, family, or relationship issues. Emphasis is placed on teaching counselors systemic assessment and intervention in the counseling process.
Institution Location
College of Education
P.O. Box 751
Portland OR, US
97207
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Specialty
Marriage, Couple and Family Counseling
Locations and Delivery Types
Portland, OR
Program Degree
M.A./M.S.
Accredited Under Standards
2016
- Graduates of this program are considered CACREP graduates beginning July 8, 2008
- Accreditation Start Date: January 8, 2010
- Accreditation Expiration: October 31, 2033
- Accreditation Status: Accredited
Program Outcomes Report
Status Information
The specialized practice area was found to substantially meet the standards with some minor standards-related deficiencies for which the Board requires further information.
Additional information is required for the following standards:
Standard 1.K – The Counselor Education Program needs to report back on efforts to recruit and retain a diverse student group.
Standard 1.Q – The Counselor Education Program needs to report back on efforts to recruit and retain a diverse faculty group.
Standard 2.B – The Counselor Education Program needs to address program objectives.
Standard 2.C – The Counselor Education Program needs to report on student active involvement with the counseling profession.
Standard 2.D – The Counselor Education Program needs to address syllabi requirements.
Standard 2.F.5.l – The Counselor Education Program must address curriculum on suicide prevention models and strategies.
Standard 2.F.5.m – The Counselor Education Program must address curriculum on crisis intervention, trauma-informed, and community-based strategies.
Standard 4.A – The Counselor Education Program needs to address the systematic evaluation plan.
Standard 4.B – The Counselor Education Program needs to address evaluation of program objectives.
Standard 4.C – The Counselor Education Program needs to report back on the use of program evaluation data to inform program modifications.