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The mission of the M.S. in Couple and Family Therapy (CFT) program is to prepare competent, effective therapists for clinical practice and advancement of the marriage and family therapy discipline. The program seeks to train professionals who demonstrate superior therapeutic skills, ethical integrity, intellectual curiosity, and a sincere commitment to working with families from diverse populations.
The Couple and Family Therapy M.S. program provides students with the coursework and supervised clinical training typically required in states with Marriage and Family Therapy licensure. The program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT). The CFT program requires 48 credits for the non-thesis option and 51 credits for the thesis option. Completion of the program, which includes the 2-year internship, generally requires 2 years.
Application. Official Transcripts / Diplomas / Degrees. Letter of Recommendation (3). Statement of Purpose. TOEFL iBT: 95 (Speaking: 22, Reading: 26, Listening & Writing: 24) OR IELTS 7.0 overall (Speaking: 6.5, Reading, Listening & Writing: 7.0). CV. One writing sample is required (up to 1 more optional) Response to personal experiences question(s)
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