M.A. in Children & Family Counseling

Our Masters of Art in Children & Family Counseling program equips you to support children and families at home, schools and communities throughout Egypt with trusted, research-based methods.

A caring counselor engaging warmly with a child and parent in a bright, welcoming school office.
A caring counselor engaging warmly with a child and parent in a bright, welcoming school office.
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What will you Learn?

Hands-on training in child development and family systems.

a person holding a child
a person holding a child
Developmental Assessment

Learn to evaluate emotional and behavioral needs in youth.

Family Systems

Practice techniques tailored for collectivist families.

Practicum Experience

Gain real-world skills in schools and communities.

Career Pathways

Supporting growth through counseling and community programs.

Children learning with a teacher in a classroom.
Children learning with a teacher in a classroom.
Early Intervention Programs

Community Child Development Programs

Family Services Organizations
K-12 Schools

Private Practice

Academic Requirements

Dive into the fundamentals and advance with our first and second year classes.

A lively classroom scene with students engaged in hands-on learning activities.
A lively classroom scene with students engaged in hands-on learning activities.
Year One

Year 1: Foundational Core

Required of all students in The American Program, regardless of specialization track. Covers the core areas of professional counselor preparation.

1. Core Courses
24 credits required / 8 courses

  • COUN 5100 – Ethics and Professional Orientation in Counseling (3 cr.)

  • COUN 5110 – Human Growth and Development (3 cr.)

  • COUN 5120 – Theories of Counseling (3 cr.)

  • COUN 5130 – Group Counseling: Theory and Practice (3 cr.)

  • COUN 5140 – Multicultural Counseling and Social Justice (3 cr.)

  • COUN 5150 – Career Development and Counseling (3 cr.)

  • COUN 5160 – Principles of Assessment and Appraisal (3 cr.)

  • COUN 5170 – Research Methods in Counseling (3 cr.)

Year Two

2. Specialization Courses
24 credits required / 8 courses

  • COUN 630 – Child and Adolescent Development (3 cr.)

  • COUN 631 – Marriage and Family Systems (3 cr.)

  • COUN 632 – School Counseling Program Design and Implementation (3 cr.)

  • COUN 633 – Child and Adolescent Psychopathology (3 cr.)

  • COUN 634 – Expressive and Play Therapy Techniques (3 cr.)

  • COUN 635 – Crisis Intervention in School and Family Settings (3 cr.)

  • COUN 636 – Supervised Practicum in Child, Family & School Counseling (3 cr.)

  • COUN 637 – Supervised Internship in Child, Family & School Counseling (3 cr.)

Total: 48 credit hours (Year 1: 24 cr. + Year 2: 24 cr.

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FAQs

Who can apply?

Applicants need a bachelor's degree and proficiency in English and Arabic.

What will I learn?

You’ll gain skills in counseling, psychology, and human behavior relevant to schools.

How long is the program?

The program length varies but typically spans several months to cover all key topics.

When does it start?

Start dates depend on the session; please check the schedule for details.

Where is it offered?

The program is offered online and at select locations for in-person sessions.

Difference between children counseling and school psychology?

Children counseling focuses on individual support, while school psychology addresses broader educational and behavioral needs.

Get in Touch

Fill out the form below to learn how the American program can support your goals.

Phone

+1-555-123-4567

Email

info@americanprogram.org