Special Notification
Program changes impacting program eligibility and completion:
- The program no longer has two concentrations (prior COAMFTE and prior non-COAMFTE).
- We no longer have a two-year program completion option.
- Eligibility criteria has changed and only individuals with a completed master's degree (prior to enrollment not application) in Marital and Family Therapy/Couple and Family Therapy or Clinical Counseling are eligible to apply.
Program Description
The Doctor of Marital and Family Therapy (DMFT) program builds upon a relational/systemic philosophy, follows the practitioner-evaluator model, and focuses on applied skill development for use in clinical practice, supervision, and administrative positions. Our DMFT program uses an online learning modality in which 50% of the courses are taught synchronously and 50% are taught asynchronously. The synchronous courses have a virtual classroom component and students and instructors will meet weekly in the evening during the quarter for lecture and discussion. The asynchronous courses do not meet weekly but students receive instructor guidance throughout the quarter.Program Length
3 yearsPossible Careers
- Community Mental Health Administration
- AAMFT Approved Supervisor
- Mental Health Administration within the elementary and secondary school settings
- Academia—Adjunct and Full-time faculty positions
- Research
- Clinical positions in many mental health settings
Application Deadlines
Quarter | Application Open | Priority Deadline | Final Deadline |
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Autumn of 2021 | May 15, 2020 | Jan 31, 2021 | Apr 30, 2021 |
Admissions Requirements
- Complete online application
- Master’s degree in Marital and Family Therapy/Couple and Family Therapy or Clinical Counseling. Must be a qualifying degree for licensure (LMFT or LPCC) in the applicant’s state.
- 3.3 master’s level GPA
- Oral interview with faculty member(s)
- Three letters of recommendation (2 academic and 1 professional preferred)
- Background check
- No GRE admissions requirement