COAMFTE Graduate Achievement Criteria Data for University of Maryland, College Park Couple and Family Therapy Program
Accredited: 1983
Advertised Program Length*: 2 years
The University has a nationally recognized Honor Code, administered by the Student Honor Council.
The University of Maryland Honor Pledge reads:
“I pledge on my honor that I have not given or received any unauthorized assistance on this assignment or examination.”
For a complete explanation of each program policy, please refer to the CFT Program Handbook and use the page guide below:
Student Recruitment Policy page: 48
Student Admission Policy page: 48
Course Waivers/Substitutions Policy page: 48
Course and Degree Time Limits Policy page: 49
Policy on Grading page: 50
For a complete description of each student support service, please refer to the CFT Program Handbook and use the page guide below:
Adele H. Stamp Student Union page: 60
Multicultural Involvement & Community Advocacy page: 60
Dining Services page: 60
Program Handbook
For a complete explanation of the Couple and Family Master's program, please refer to the CFT Program Handbook
Please review some of our most frequently asked questions.
If your question is not answered here, please contact Program Administrative Specialist, Sarah Walker, at scwalk@umd.edu for further information.
MS, Couple and Family Therapy Students
Admissions Requirements
The Department seeks students who are imaginative, intelligent, and highly motivated men and women with a desire for challenge, a commitment to excellence, and a well-developed sense of social responsibility. Prior coursework in family studies, human development, abnormal psychology, introduction to therapy or counseling, and statistics courses are useful in preparation for graduate CFT work. In addition, computer literacy is essential.
This page is for this program only. For additional graduate courses in family science, please visit the PhD, Family Science page.
SPHL 600 Foundations of Public Health (3)
An overview of the theoretical frameworks and research findings in the field of Public Health. This course is required of all students enrolled in academic programs within the University of Maryland’s School of Public Health.