Doctor of Philosophy in Couple and Family Therapy

The PhD program in Couple and Family Therapy (CFT) develops the next generation of couple and family therapy scholars interested in research related to family-based psychotherapy, families and health and health disparities. Students are trained to advance the knowledge base of couple and family therapy through education, research and clinical service with a particular emphasis on evidenced informed treatment modalities.STUDENT OPPORTUNITIESFunded assistantshipsPaid tuitionOpportunities for travel funds to national and internship conferencesDevelop critical and analytical thinking with respect to systems theory and therapyTrained to consider contextual issues such as race, class, gender, spirituality and sexual orientation, as well as power and privilegeOpportunities to develop teaching and clinical skillsOpportunities to publish and present with faculty