Friends University Master of Science in Family Therapy

Master of Science in

Family Therapy

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Master of Science in Family Therapy You will learn…

This nationally-respected Master of Science in Family Therapy degree provides the academic and clinical training you need to gain competence in the professional discipline of marriage and family therapy. This degree meets the educational requirements for licensure as a marriage and family therapist in Kansas and Missouri and most other states.

With this degree, you can…

A master’s degree in marriage and family therapy allows you to work in a variety of settings. You may establish a private practice, work in psychiatric or medical hospital settings, serve church-based counseling centers, community mental health centers, military mental health services or residential treatment facilities. You will also be prepared to provide services including family preservation, foster care treatment, or adoption and reintegration. Additionally, the clinical experience you gain through your internship prepares you to provide counseling services immediately.

You will improve your skills by…

This degree program is profession-focused, systemically informed, culturally sensitive and supportive of a transformative developmental trajectory inclusive of three integrative domains of marriage and family professional competency. Those domains are interpersonal competency referenced as the “self of the therapist,” theoretical competency referenced as a “life-long learner within the profession,” and clinical competency referenced as an effective practitioner continuously “meriting the public trust.” In addition to learning the theory behind therapy, you put that theory into practice through internships. Your internship will be supervised by experienced clinicians who are AAMFT-approved supervisors. Through recordings and direct observation of you in a clinical setting, your internship supervisor helps you develop and use the skills you’ll need to provide marriage and family therapy.

Upon completion, students are prepared for…

• Adoption and reintegration services • Church-based counseling centers • Community mental health centers • Foster care treatment • In-home family preservation

• Medical settings • Military mental health services • Private practice • Psychiatric hospital settings • Residential treatment facilities

Friends University believes in the equity and dignity of all people and our responsibility to care for one another in our learning and working relationships.

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FAQ Benefits and features of the degree include...

• Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education (COAMFTE) of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT).

• Clinical internships make you work-ready upon graduation.

• Prior to internship placement, all students undergo a careful evaluation to ensure readiness to deliver psychotherapy services.

• This degree fulfills the educational requirements for licensure as a marriage and family therapist in most states.

• Real-world clinical experience provides excellent preparation in working with a variety of clients after graduation.

The Friends difference for graduate students…

• Immersive, practical experiences.

• Distinct, principled qualities that enhance your career personally and professionally.

• Networked, practitioner faculty who are scholars, executives and leaders in their fields and businesses.

• Global opportunities through local and national connections.

Apply now Application requirements • This degree has a competitive application process. Please check with your Admissions Counselor for application deadlines.

• Baccalaureate or graduate degree from an accredited university with a 3.0 GPA minimum.

• Signed application and official transcripts.

• Minimum prerequisite course work as follows: º one course in research methods, research design or statistics; and º two upper-division courses in any of the following areas: family studies, human development, psychology or sociology.

• Completion of a personality inventory as selected by program director.

• Successful completion of a background check through a vendor approved by the University.

• Brief autobiography and statement of goals.

• Two academic and two professional references on forms provided by the Admissions Office.

• Admissions interview, approval of prerequisite courses and faculty invitation.

How to apply Apply online at apply.friends.edu or send your application and fee to the address below.

Request an official transcript from the institution granting your bachelor’s degree. Transcripts ordered online should be sent to learn@friends.edu.

Paper transcripts should be mailed to:

Friends University Admissions 2100 W. University Ave. Wichita, KS 67213

Where is the Master of Science in Family Therapy offered?

The program is currently offered in Wichita and Kansas City with other locations coming soon. Please check with your Admissions Counselor for more details.

How many credit hours will it take to complete the degree?

You will complete 60 credit hours that include a set sequence of required courses integrated with a continuous 16-month supervised clinical internship. The full program schedule is designed to be completed within a minimum of 24 months.

Is the degree accredited?

Yes. The degree is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education (COAMFTE) of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT).

Will I be required to take a Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT)?

No. Neither test is required for entrance into graduate programs at Friends University. All graduate programs require a pre-admissions interview with the program director.

“Our graduate programs will take you beyond the typical educational experience. Our regionally accredited, nationally and internationally recognized degrees enable you to be a leader no matter where your career takes you.

In sum, at Friends University we offer a unique experience and relevant education, and we can be a great fit for you.”

— Dr. David Hofmeister, Dean, Graduate School

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