Marriage & Family
Prepare to support and restore the most foundational relationships in society—marriages and families. Grounded in a biblical understanding of family dynamics and mental health, this program equips you to work with children, teens, couples, and parents, helping them grow in emotional, relational, and spiritual health.
While many counseling approaches sideline the role of parents or define success as individual happiness, Corban trains you to pursue something deeper: holiness, healing, and wholeness through Christ. You’ll build the skills to help families and marriages strengthen their bonds, navigate conflict, and grow in love and resilience—becoming a compassionate advocate for restoration and lasting change.
Completion
4 Years
Credits
120
Major
Counseling Psychology: Marriage & Family
Delivery
On Campus
Featured Courses
Lifespan Development
Examine human growth from birth to old age, exploring physical, emotional, cognitive, and spiritual development across the lifespan. You’ll gain insight into how people change—and how a biblical worldview informs our understanding of the human experience.
Counseling Children & Adolescents
Learn the foundational skills and approaches for working with children, teens, and their families. This course covers key developmental stages, DSM-5 diagnoses, and ethical and legal considerations, while providing hands-on practice in counseling techniques and consultation. You’ll grow in competence and confidence as you prepare to support young people through life’s challenges.
Family Systems
Explore foundational models of family therapy through a Christian lens. This course introduces key approaches such as structural, strategic, multigenerational, and experiential family therapies. Learn about influential theorists and examine how each model addresses the dynamics of family life, with special attention to practical issues in counseling families.
Issues in Pre-Marriage, Marriage & Divorce
Understand the complexities of marital and premarital relationships from a counseling perspective. This course explores biblical models and counseling strategies for navigating relational dynamics, conflict, and divorce. You will also create a practical premarital counseling plan for use in ministry or clinical practice.
For a complete list of courses in this program, view the program overview.
For official course descriptions, refer to the academic catalog.
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1140
additional child, family, and school social workers needed in Oregon by 2034*
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15
hours per semester spent by every counseling psychology major serving others in ministry or volunteer roles
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8%
job growth projected for social and community service managers^
*according to The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)
^according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Discover how God designed marriage and family as vital foundations of a flourishing society. Through biblically grounded coursework, you’ll understand how to help restore broken relationships, support spiritual and emotional growth, and encourage families navigating a hurting world.
Career Opportunities
Serve in roles that strengthen families and communities, such as:
- Social Worker
- Marriage & Family Therapist
- Community Services Manager
- Ministry Leader
- Nonprofit Organization Leader
Featured Faculty
