Nova Southeastern University offers a Doctor of Marriage and Family Therapy (DMFT) degree. The 96-credit program can be completed in four years and prepares students to provide therapist services. Prospective students must hold a master's degree as a prerequisite for admission to the doctoral program. Coursework covers topics that include research methods, statistics and teaching family therapy. In addition to meeting course requirements, students in the DMFT program at Nova Southeastern must complete at least 1,000 hours of supervised client contact. In lieu of a doctoral dissertation, degree candidates complete an applied clinical project that demonstrates their selected area of practice expertise. The DMFT program is designed for students who have master's degrees and want to further develop their clinical skills with patients while also engaging in clinical research.
Nova Southeastern University
Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences
3301 College Avenue
Fort-Lauderdale-Davie, FL 33314-7796
800-541-6682, x23000
shss.nova.edu
The master of science program in couple and family therapy at the University of Maryland consists of classroom learning and clinical training. The non-thesis option requires 48 credits; a thesis option requires three additional credits. The degree can be completed in 2.5 years. Applicants to the program need a minimum GPA of 3.0 for their undergraduate coursework and a score of at least 1000 on the verbal and quantitative sections of the Graduate Record Exam, or GRE. Admitted students take courses that cover topics including family therapy, research methods, and ethical principles in marriage and family therapy. Starting in the first semester, students accumulate 100 hours of experience at a campus-based couple and family therapy clinic or at an off-campus site if they prefer. Students opting for the non-thesis degree track present written and oral therapy case studies in lieu of a thesis.
Department of Family Science
University of Maryland, College Park
1142 School of Public Health
College Park, MD 20742
301-405-3672
sph.umd.edu
The master's degree in marriage and family therapy at Seattle Pacific University can be completed in two years of full-time study; a three-year part-time option is also available. The program trains students in marriage and therapy from a Christian perspective. Graduates are prepared to work in group or private practices and apply for licensure in the state of Washington. Competitive applicants have a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or better and a score of at least 950 on the verbal and quantitative portions of the GRE exam. Three recommendations and a personal statement are required along with the undergraduate transcripts and test scores. Students in the program undergo extensive clinical training, which includes a 500-hour supervised internship and presentation of a clinical portfolio which demonstrates a students' ability to apply the theories learned in class to clinical work. Coursework covers topics including treatment of couples, gender perspectives and human sexuality.
Marriage & Family Therapy Department
Seattle Pacific University
3307 Third Avenue West, Suite 107
Seattle, WA 98119
206-281-2918
spu.edu
The Family Institute at Northwestern University provides its students with a two-year master's degree program housed in a clinical training center. Students in the program gain at least 500 hours of experience not only at the Family Institute, but at clinical sites throughout the greater Chicago area. The curriculum consists of six core courses that cover therapy methods and human development, followed by 16 courses in areas including family research, substance abuse treatment and working in community settings. Admission is based on a review of undergraduate transcripts, GRE scores, personal statement and two recommendation letters. Graduates of the program are prepared to take licensing exams or pursue further graduate studies.
The Family Institute at Northwestern University
618 Library Place
Evanston, IL 60201
847-733-4300, x206
family-institute.org