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MS, Couple and Family Therapy

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Advance family well-being as the foundation for a healthy society

The Couple and Family Therapy master’s program teaches students superior therapeutic skills, ethical integrity, intellectual curiosity and a sincere commitment to working with families from diverse populations. 

Perfect for...

  • Imaginative, intelligent and highly motivated individuals with a desire for challenge, a commitment to excellence and a well-developed sense of social responsibility
  • Those with past coursework in family studies, human development, abnormal psychology, and introduction to therapy or counseling

Career Paths

  • Couple and family therapists
  • Agency administrators
  • Substance abuse counselors
  • School counselors
  • Human service project directors
  • Child/couple/family researchers

Program Overview

Recognized among the top programs of its kind, the CFT program offers real-world experience through the Center for Healthy Families, a state-of-the-art training and research facility that provides reduced-cost counseling to hundreds of families annually.

 

 

400+
Families and couples served each 
 year by our Center for Healthy 
 Families
Mental health isn't something we should ever tackle alone. Whether it’s through a kind word, a shared experience, or simply being present, the connections we build can significantly impact our mental well-being. In the 2024 Beyond the Field address, Tiara Fennell, assistant professor in the School of Public Health and the Clinic Director for the Center for Healthy Families, shares how you can bring this into your daily life and create meaningful change for your own mental health and beyond.