Marriage and Family Therapy - Syracuse University

Marriage and Family Therapy from Syracuse University is a Campus Master Family studies degree that prepares you for a Human Services career. The master of arts program in Marriage and Family Therapy is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education (COAMFTE). Designed to meet the academic requirements for Clinical Membership in the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, it is intended for mature individuals with a strong commitment to the family therapy profession. All MFT core courses are open to matriculated students, only. The master of arts degree requires a comprehensive written qualifying exam or completion of a master's project. Additionally, students must complete 500 hours of supervised clinical practice with individuals, couples and families under videotaped and live supervision. All students are expected to take the basic clinical courses in marriage and family therapy theory and techniques during their first year in the program. During the first semester of coursework, students observe therapy and are a part of therapy teams at the Goldberg Couple and Family Therapy Center. Beginning with the second semester of coursework, if clinically ready, students have direct client contact, which continues until the completion of 500 hours of supervised clinical practice with individuals, couples, and families. All students spend one year providing therapy in the on-campus Goldberg Couple and Family Therapy Center, which is well equipped for videotape and live supervision. They also see clients in off-campus practicum sites after their first semester of client contact. At the conclusion of their program of study, students have the option of completing either a one-day written comprehensive examination or a masters project. View more details on Syracuse University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Family studies courses.