Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy

The Master of Arts program in marriage and family therapy provides the skills necessary to function as a marriage and family therapist. Marriage and family therapy is one of the fastest-growing mental health fields and focuses on the emotional life of the family unit rather than the individual client. The program combines classroom instruction with intensive field experience and includes supervision in a field setting. This program is registered by the New York State Education Department as licensure-qualifying, which means that all supervised client contact hours gained on the program can be counted toward the total required for licensure as a marriage and family therapist in the state of New York.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with GPA of B (3.0) or better.Bachelor's degree in psychology, sociology, human development, family studies, behavioral sciences, human services, or similar discipline preferred (but not required).Three (3) letters of recommendation.Personal statement (approx. 1.5-2 pages) describing professional intent and pertinent information relating to one's ability to be successful in the field of marriage and family therapy.Personal interview by the director and, if possible, a member of the program faculty.Personal experience in human services is highly desirable, but not required.