College Park,
MD,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Couple And Family Therapy- Thesis in College Park United States | University of Maryland, College Park
University of Maryland, College Park
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College Park United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
32,490
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The CFT Master's program aims to develop skilled, proficient therapists for clinical work and progress in marriage and family therapy. It focuses on cultivating practitioners with exceptional therapeutic abilities, strong ethical principles, academic inquisitiveness, and a genuine dedication to serving diverse family backgrounds. The M.S. in Couple and Family Therapy (CFT) offers the academic curriculum and hands-on clinical experience usually needed for Marriage and Family Therapy licensure across various states. This program holds accreditation from the AAMFT's Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education. Students pursuing the Couple and Family Therapy M.S. must complete 48 credits without a thesis or 51 credits with a thesis. The entire program, including the mandatory two-year internship, typically spans two years.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
A Bachelor's degree
Minimum 3.0 undergraduate GPA
Transcripts from all previous coursework
English proficiency test score (TOEFL, IELTS or PTE) (international applicants)
Statement of purpose
Prior coursework in family studies, human development, abnormal psychology, introduction to therapy or counseling, and statistics courses are useful in preparation for graduate CFT work. In addition, computer literacy is essential.
Three letters of recommendation
Resume or curriculum vitae
One writing sample is required.
GRE scores are not required for this program. Please do not submit GRE test scores.
iBT TOEFL - 96 Overall (Speaking 22, Listening 24, Reading 26, Writing 24)
IELTS - 7 Overall (Listening 7, Reading 7, Writing 7, Speaking 6.5)
Minimum 3.0 undergraduate GPA
Transcripts from all previous coursework
English proficiency test score (TOEFL, IELTS or PTE) (international applicants)
Statement of purpose
Prior coursework in family studies, human development, abnormal psychology, introduction to therapy or counseling, and statistics courses are useful in preparation for graduate CFT work. In addition, computer literacy is essential.
Three letters of recommendation
Resume or curriculum vitae
One writing sample is required.
GRE scores are not required for this program. Please do not submit GRE test scores.
iBT TOEFL - 96 Overall (Speaking 22, Listening 24, Reading 26, Writing 24)
IELTS - 7 Overall (Listening 7, Reading 7, Writing 7, Speaking 6.5)
Tuition
USD
32,490