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.
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
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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.
In Memoriam: Dr. Norman Epstein
Longtime and cherished faculty member Dr. Norman Epstein, professor emeritus in the University of Maryland School of Public Health’s Department of Family Science, died on October 17th at the age of 78.
“We have lost a guiding light – a teacher, mentor, colleague and dear friend,” said Dr. Mariana Falconier, director of UMD’s Couple and Family Therapy Master's Program, who worked closely with Dr. Epstein. “Norm’s mentorship, generosity, and support were exceptional, helping us emotionally and professionally pave the way forward. His impact on our students is immeasurable.”