Enrollment in the Master of Science in Marital and Family Therapy Program is limited due to the intense clinical training students receive. Applications for fall admission are accepted starting October 1. Applications, together with all necessary supporting documents, must be on file by March 1 to guarantee consideration for admission the following academic year.

Acceptance decisions are made on a rolling basis throughout the year, so early application is encouraged and is to the applicant's advantage.

The program encourages the application of all qualified candidates who are interested in becoming professional marital and family therapists. Candidates who hold a bachelor's degree or its equivalent from an accredited college or university are eligible to be considered for admission. Applicants usually have an undergraduate degree in one of the behavioral or family sciences. Applicants without such a background are also encouraged to apply, but may be required to take some prerequisite undergraduate coursework (i.e., Introductory Psychology, Human Development), at the discretion of the program director.

Individuals who represent a broad range of backgrounds and life experiences are encouraged to apply.

Admissions considerations include:

1. Academic performance
2. Work experience
3. Motivation for graduate study
4. Evidence of commitment to working with families
5. Potential for success in the program and as a marital and family therapist
6. The Graduate School Application Requirements

Both The Graduate School and the MSMFT Program Specific Applications are required to be considered for admission.