Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy

Program Overview

The Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) Program focuses on a core curriculum designed to prepare students to work from a systemic perspective with individuals, couples, families, and groups in a variety of mental health settings. The program consists of a minimum of 60 semester credit hours. The program’s curriculum, direct clinical contact hours, and supervision hours requirements align with COAMFTE v.12.5 standards. Direct clinical contact hours are obtained at the state of the art on-site Clinic for Individual and Family Counseling, as well as at clinical placements sites across Ohio. Students are eligible immediately upon graduation for Marriage and Family Therapy license in Ohio.

     Admission Requirements

• School of Counseling application supplement form
• Three letters of recommendation (departmental reference form)
• Interview will be required for applicants who meet admission criteria

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Application Deadline

Applications to the master's degree program in Marriage and Family Therapy are accepted on a rolling basis. Applicants are strongly urged to apply as soon as possible. New admits will not be accepted once the program reaches cohort capacity.

Scholarship Information

Scholarship Opportunities:

• Adult Focus
• AAMFTRF Minority Fellowship Program – offers additional training and stipend to MFT students
• APA Interdisciplinary Minority Fellowship Program
• AAMFTRF Diversity Scholarship for Emerging Leaders
• Disability Specific Scholarships
• Additional Scholarships
• College of Health Professions scholarship resource page
• Opioid Workforce Expansion Program (OWEP) Professionals Program: Interdisciplinary Training Initiative (ITI) for Children, Adolescents & Families Impacted by Opioid Use Disorder
  • School of Counseling specialized training that provides specialized training in substance use and stipend for 2^nd year students
• Loan forgiveness options for therapists

Financial Aid Information

Paying for college is a vital part of the education process! it is important to be informed of the many sources of aid available. Student loans are available to degree-seeking graduate students. Information on student loans can be found through the Office of Student Financial Aid. The Office of Student Financial Aid is located in Simmons Hall.

Tuition and Fees

Current tuition and fees schedules can be found through the Office of Student Accounts.