Certificate in Marriage Education

What Students Say About the Program

"I have been using PREP to help couples for several years, but the Introduction to Marriage Education course has provided me with a much wider view of marriage and the research behind the programs that we looked at. This course is very helpful to me as a marriage educator. It was enjoyable as well as useful."
—Dave Banks, current student

"I highly recommend this course to anyone especially if you're married; it can be a learning tool in your relationship. This program has bee the most rewarding learning experience I have ever had. I expect to use all the material covered and I was amazed at the collective wisdom and insight of the whole class."
—Amy Hansen, counselor

"I have gained such great knowledge on marriage and relationships. You can take a course in math or another subject and leave the class with understanding and probably forget what you learned down the road. A course like this relates to all of us and can be used throughout life."
—Kelly Donavan, current student

I would highly recommend this course to anyone interested in the growing and much needed field of marriage education. The course was very well thought out and structured in such a way to keep the discussion points lively and at times controversial. It is an excellent overview of the variety of areas that this subject covers.
—Muriel Brown

What Other Professionals Say About the Program

"Dr. Hauer's proposal is very timely as there is a growing awareness in the nation of both the importance and fragility of marriage. There are enormous social, emotional, and financial consequences of marital distress and dissolution. A grass-roots Marriage Movement has sprung up to provide support for marriage through laws, public policy, and education. Dr. Hauer's proposed program can help to provide a solid knowledge base for professionals and paraprofessionals who want to offer marriage education. The content of the program looks very appropriate and beneficial and offers unique training that is not generally available."
—Blaine J. Fowers, Ph.D., Director of Training, Counseling Psychology Program, University of Miami and author of, Beyond the Myth of Marital Happiness: How Embracing the Virtues of Loyalty, Generosity, Justice and Courage Strengthen Your Relationship

"As marriage education continues to grow, there is a great need for flexible programs that can provide the foundation for professionals and lay persons interested in getting more involved in the marriage movement. Your course appears to have an excellent design and relevant content that would appeal to many people."
—David H. Olson, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus, University of Minnesota and author of Empowering Couples, Building on Your Strengths, and co-author of, Marriage and Family: Diversity and Strengths

"This is very impressive. I especially like the broad, interdisciplinary nature of the curriculum that explores both the private and public meanings and purposes of marriage. Also, I applaud the sensitivity to context. As you know, marriage educators work in many different settings. Helping to see the different contexts of marriage education and how to operate effectively in them will be an important component to the success of your program."
—Alan J. Hawkins, Ph.D., CFLE, Professor of Marriage, Family, and Human Development, Brigham Young University

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