Outcome goals and graduates’ proficiency levels

These results show recent Capella graduates' proficiency levels in the expected learning outcomes for this program. Faculty make this assessment in the capstone course—the final course in which Capella students demonstrate what they’ve learned.

Master of Science (MS) in Marriage and Family Counseling/Therapy^{1, 2, 3, 4} specialization

• General Marriage and Family Counseling/Therapy
• Graduates across all masters' counselor education specializations have a 77% pass rate on the National Counseling Exam.⁵

Quality and Professional Relevance

• The MS in Marriage and Family Counseling/Therapy program at Capella University is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, 112 South Alfred Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314; 703.838.9808.
• Capella offers three CACREP-accredited master's programs in counseling: Mental Health Counseling; Marriage and Family Counseling/Therapy; and School Counseling.
• Capella is the leader in online counseling education and offers a broad portfolio of counseling-related specializations.
• All members of Capella's counseling faculty hold doctoral degrees from accredited institutions.

¹Capella University cannot guarantee licensure, endorsement, certification, authorization, other professional credential or salary advancement. State regulations and professional credential standards vary. It is the learner's responsibility to understand and comply with requirements for their states and professional associations. For more information on licensure, see: http://www.capella.edu/counseling-psychology-degrees/licensure/.

²Graduates of this program are not eligible for licensure in South Carolina. Learners residing in South Carolina should check with the state licensing agency for specific requirements for professional licensure.

³New York residents are currently not eligible to enroll in this program.

⁴Because Capella's MFCT program is not COAMFTE (Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education) accredited, graduates applying for the MFT license in Iowa will need to submit their transcript(s) for an evaluation at their own expense by a private organization affiliated with the Iowa Board of Behavioral Sciences.

⁵Capella is notified of exam scores by the exam proctor only if the exam takers identify Capella as a recipient of their scores.

School of Social and Behavioral Sciences Master's Degree Graduates

Data from graduates across all Social and Behavioral Sciences masters programs have been combined for these Career Outcomes results.

Capella's Harold Abel School of Social and Behavioral Sciences master's graduates report satisfaction with responsibilities and career growth potential. About 40% of graduates are employed in government/public sector or mental health industries. An additional third are employed in higher education, healthcare, non-profit, or social/community service settings.

Percentage of respondents who answered "satisfied" or "very satisfied"
Source: Responses to the Alumni Outcomes Survey one year after graduation. The data were collected during Q3 2011 – Q2 2012.

Approximately half the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences master's graduates report advancing in their careers or receiving salary increases. They also say assumed a leadership role or changed careers.

Percentage of respondents who indicated they had accomplished each item
Source: Responses to the Alumni Outcomes Survey one year after graduation. The data were collected during Q3 2011 – Q2 2012.

School of Social & Behavioral Sciences Master's Degree Graduates

Data from graduates across all Social and Behavioral Sciences masters programs have been combined for these Student Experience results.

Most graduates of the School of Social & Behavioral Sciences master's degree programs report that earning a master's degree has helped them meet program and career goals. They are likely to recommend Capella to friends and family.

Percentage of respondents who answered affirmatively
Source: Responses to the Alumni Outcomes Survey one year after graduation. The data were collected during Q3 2011 – Q2 2012.

School of Social & Behavioral Sciences master's degree graduates say that they gained valuable skills and abilities which are applicable in a range of professional settings.

Percentage of respondents who rated themselves as "proficient" or "distinguished" on ability to demonstrate the skill or ability on the job.
Source: Responses to the Alumni Outcomes Survey one year after graduation. The data were collected during Q3 2011 – Q2 2012.